Tea and Coffee Recruitment Manchester — Nigel Wright Group
Tea and Coffee Recruitment in Manchester and the North West
Nigel Wright Group is a tea and coffee executive search firm for consumer organisations across Manchester and the North West. We place senior leaders and specialist talent with roasters, blenders, hot drinks brands and café groups, on permanent and interim terms. Expertise you trust. Hiring people you value.
Why Tea and Coffee Businesses in the North West Work With Us
Tea and coffee is a demanding category. Commodity prices move fast, sourcing faces close scrutiny and shopper habits keep shifting. Each senior hire carries real commercial weight.
Our consultants specialise in the consumer sector, bringing first-hand market knowledge to each brief. That depth leads to sharper advice and stronger shortlists.
- Over 35 years of consumer sector knowledge and networks
- Genuine local knowledge of Manchester and the North West, backed by a Northern office network
- European reach as Europe’s number one consumer sector search firm
- 100% management-owned since a 2022 buyout, giving every consultant a stake in each assignment
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Our Track Record in Tea and Coffee Recruitment
Heritage tea houses, ethical pioneers and global beverage groups trust us with key hires:
- Caffè Nero, the coffee house group
- TATA Consumer Products, owner of global tea brands
- Twinings, the premium tea brand
- Bettys & Taylors, the family-owned tea, coffee and café business
- Ringtons, the family tea and coffee merchant
- Cafedirect, the ethical hot drinks brand
- Finlay Beverages, a supplier of tea, coffee and botanical extracts
- Paulig Group, the European coffee and food company
Across these partnerships, clients and candidates benefit from the same approach. We test each brief, assess people for impact as well as experience and stay close through onboarding. Success is measured over the year after the hire.
Leadership Roles We Fill Across the Category
We recruit across the functions that drive growth and transformation in hot drinks:
- Managing Directors and General Managers
- Commercial, Sales and National Account Directors
- Marketing, Brand and Category Directors
- Supply Chain, Procurement and Buying Directors
- Operations, Manufacturing and Technical Directors
- Finance Directors and HR Directors
We also place specialist talent such as head roasters, tea buyers and quality leads.
Permanent and Interim Hiring for Tea and Coffee Brands
When permanent appointments fit
Permanent executive recruitment suits roles that will shape the business for years. Think of a new Managing Director to lead a brand into new channels, or a Commercial Director to rebuild retail relationships.
When interim support fits
Interim professionals step in quickly to lead change, fill a critical gap or deliver a defined programme. Examples include a factory upgrade, a sourcing review or leadership cover.
How the two work together
Many clients combine both models. An interim leader can steady a function and clarify the brief, while a permanent hire is secured for the long term. Momentum holds as leadership teams and specialist talent come together.
How We Hire Tea and Coffee Talent in Manchester
Three services support every assignment:
- Executive search: securing leaders who shape your future, through confidential leadership search and direct market mapping.
- Advisory: expert insight for wiser decisions on structure, roles and the talent market.
- Specialist recruitment: connecting you with talent others cannot reach.
Our search process starts with challenging assumptions. Consultants ask the extra question, look beyond obvious names and present candidates with evidence of impact. We favour the right answer over the quickest one.
Tea and Coffee Recruitment: Frequently Asked Questions
What does a tea and coffee recruitment agency do?
It finds and assesses people for roles across sourcing, roasting, blending, brand and commercial teams. Nigel Wright Group adds sector depth, local knowledge and European reach.
Does Nigel Wright Group recruit senior executives in Manchester?
Yes. We appoint board and director level talent for tea and coffee businesses across Manchester, the North West and the wider North of England.
Which tea and coffee businesses have you worked with?
Clients include Caffè Nero, TATA Consumer Products, Twinings, Bettys & Taylors, Ringtons, Cafedirect, Finlay Beverages and Paulig Group.
Speak to Our Consumer Team
Planning a key tea or coffee appointment? Talk to our Manchester consumer specialists about permanent or interim support, and let us help your business Go Further. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind the North’s most successful organisations.
Manchester Office
Telephone: +44 (0)161 552 5027
Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com
Address: The Lincoln, Lincoln Square, Brazennose Street, Manchester, M2 5AD