Beer Recruitment UK & Ireland — Nigel Wright Group

Beer Recruitment in the UK: Nigel Wright Group’s Proven Track Record

Nigel Wright Group is a specialist beer recruitment agency supporting brewers, distributors and drinks businesses across the UK. We connect ambitious employers with the commercial, operational and technical talent that keeps beer moving from brewhouse to bar.

Our consultants understand the pace of the sector. We recruit for fast-growing craft breweries, established national producers, and the wholesalers and technology firms that supply them.

Why brewers choose Nigel Wright Group

As a focused beer executive search firm, we bring deep sector fluency to every brief. Our team speaks the language of production, category, route to market and margin, so requirements are understood quickly and shortlists arrive sharp.

Employers gain access to a candidate network built over years of drinks sector hiring. Hiring managers value the discretion, speed and quality of working with people who know the industry from the inside.

Roles we recruit across the beer sector

We place talent across the full structure of a modern beer business.

Commercial and sales: Sales directors, national account managers, on-trade and off-trade specialists and category leads who grow distribution and volume.
Operations and production: Head brewers, production managers, supply chain leaders and quality specialists who protect consistency and output.
Finance, marketing and leadership roles: Finance directors, brand and marketing managers, and senior executives who set strategy and steer growth.

We also cover technical and engineering hires for dispense, packaging and bottling.

Chat

Are you recruiting?

Chat with our experts now via Live Chat or email us
with your requirements using this link and we'll
respond the same working day.

Sector expertise built on real client work

Our credibility rests on relationships with respected names across brewing, distribution and drinks technology.

Brewers and cider producers: C&C Group, Camerons Brewery and Cross Bay Brewery have partnered with us on commercial and operational appointments that strengthened their leadership benches.

Distribution and drinks brands: James Clay and Sons and Red Star Brands trusted us to source specialists who understand import, wholesale and brand building.

Bottling, packaging and beverage technology: Greencroft Bottling, DrinkWell and Vianet worked with us on hires spanning production, packaging and dispense monitoring technology.

Each partnership reflects a clear brief, careful market mapping and strong cultural fit.

How our search process works

Our approach is thorough and transparent.

We agree the brief, success measures and timeline with your hiring team.
Our researchers map the market and approach active and passive candidates directly.
Candidates are assessed for capability, motivation and cultural fit before any introduction.
Interviews, feedback and offers are managed to a confident close.
After placement, we stay in contact to support a smooth start.

This structure gives employers control and gives candidates a fair, well-run experience.

Partnerships built for the long term

Our best client relationships last, because we prioritise the right fit and a strong outcome. Repeat briefs and referrals tell us the approach works, and they keep us close to how the beer market is changing.

Talented professionals come to us for roles that stretch their skills and reward their experience. We help candidates find career opportunities with employers who invest in people and value craft.

Frequently asked questions

Which beer businesses does Nigel Wright Group recruit for? Nigel Wright Group recruits for craft and national brewers, cider producers, drinks distributors, wholesalers and beverage technology firms across the UK.

What roles does Nigel Wright Group place in the beer sector? The team places commercial, sales, production, supply chain, finance, marketing and executive positions, plus technical hires in packaging and dispense.

Where does Nigel Wright Group recruit for beer employers? Support runs throughout the UK, from independent regional breweries to national drinks groups.