I am responsible for the UK craft business at Pauls Malt. My main objective is to deliver value to the Boortmalt group in terms of volume and EBITDA growth. Sales include UK domestic & export.

Lupofresh Ltd | UK Hop Merchant | Supplying Exceptional Hops for Brewing ExcellenceAs one of the leading UK hop merchants, Lupofresh Ltd is dedicated to providing brewers with exceptional hops for crafting high-quality and flavourful beers. By growing our own hops on our own farm, using the newest and most innovate methods for providing the best quality hops. We also have an extensive network of hop growers and suppliers, we ensure a reliable and diverse range of hop varieties to meet the unique demands of brewers all over the world.At Lupofresh Ltd, we pride ourselves on our deep industry knowledge and commitment to quality. Our team of experts carefully selects and sources hops from reputable growers, guaranteeing freshness, consistency, and optimal brewing characteristics. We understand the importance of flavor profiles and the impact that hops have on the brewing process, which is why we strive to deliver hops that meet the specific needs and preferences of our clients.Beyond our outstanding product selection, Lupofresh Ltd offers exceptional customer service and support. We work closely with brewers, providing guidance on hop selection, usage, and innovative brewing techniques. Our passion for hops extends beyond mere commerce – we are dedicated to fostering strong partnerships with our clients, helping them elevate their brews to new heights.Whether you are a craft brewery, microbrewery, or large-scale production facility, Lupofresh Ltd is your trusted partner in sourcing the finest hops. We are committed to delivering unparalleled quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Join us in creating exceptional beers that captivate palates and leave a lasting impression.Connect with us today to explore our extensive hop selection and discover how Lupofresh Ltd can elevate your brewing experience.

The explosive rise of craft brewing has revolutionised the British beer industry, with more quality and diversity on offer than ever before. But throughout this shift, hop farming has remained much the same. Not at Brook House Farm.We’re as meticulous about the quality of our hops as the finest craft brewers are about their beer. We use a mixture of the latest technology and traditional farming expertise to grow some of the most aromatic, verdant hops in the world.My RoleIn order to carry out my role as Farm Manager to the highest standard of professionalism there are a wide number or skills and knowledge that I need to implement. Some of the main skills, roles and responsibilities are listed below into the corresponding categories. Basic expectations of myself and the requirements of the position. 1. Focus on individual operation costings including such as stringing, tying, picking, drying, bine cutting, renewing wire work, pruning, pesticide usage and harvesting. 2. Scheduled machinery maintenance and investment programme.3. Increase yields through better production techniques of soil management, fertilising, and spraying.4. Increase hop quality to achieve Grade 1.5. Establish new integrated crop and pest management techniques to offset withdrawal of weed and pest chemicals6. Trial and identify new technologies and techniques to get the best out of the crop. 7. Plan expansion of hop enterprise8. Identify new hop picking and drying methods.9. Increase and maximise the cider apple potential. Business Management Roles;Job costing and budgeting.Supervision and sourcing of labour and ensuring legislative compliance.Machinery and tractor maintenance programHealth & Safety.Red tractor and other assurances. Specific SkillsWritten Reports for my boss and external organisations. Communicate and work alongside a range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds including workers, agronomists, environmental agency and hop buyers.

Hawkins Farming Ltd hop enterprise consists of 210 acres of dwarf and tall hops grown on Mill End Farm and The Farm Bosbury. Each farm has its own hop picking, drying and storage facilitiesMy RoleIn order to carry out my role as Hop Enterprise Manager to the highest standard of professionalism there are a wide number or skills and knowledge that I need to implement. Some of the main skills, roles and responsibilities are listed below into the corresponding categories. Basic expectations of myself and the requirements of the position. 1. Focus on individual operation costings including such as stringing, tying, picking, drying, bine cutting, and renewing wire work.2. Scheduled machinery maintenance and investment programme.3. Increase yields through better production techniques of soil management, fertilising, and spraying.4. Increase hop quality to achieve Grade 1.5. Establish new integrated crop and pest management techniques to offset withdrawal of weed and pest chemicals6. Trial and identify and report on new Hop varieties in conjunction with Hawkbrand & C. Farams7. Plan expansion of hop enterprise8. Identify new hop picking and drying methods. Business Management Roles;Responsibility for the annual P&L, cash flow and CAPEX budgets.Job costing and budgeting.Supervision and sourcing of labour and ensuring legislative compliance.Machinery and tractor maintenance programHealth & Safety.Liaise with The Farm, Bosbury and Powick foremen for machinery and labour sharing.Implementing hop yard expansion program.Specific SkillsWritten Reports for directors and external organisations.Communicate and work alongside a range of stakeholders including workers, agronomists, environmental agency and hop buyers.

Head of Marketing and Customer Support at an award winning educational software company; which has risen to success after creating some of the most innovative and creative curriculum tools on the market. The company has won two BETT awards for its creativity and inspirational tool suite, which provides all of the tools for pupils to meet the needs of the National Curriculum within the educational sector.My Position at the company was to create and maintain customer relations within the educational sector, from bringing in new sales to training and support for existing customers. My objectives were to keep an 85% or above re-subscription rate and to up sell where possible. Part of my job consisted of visiting numerous local authorities, taking charge of big government sales deals and site visits to existing customers.

Field Manager on Europe’s biggest hop farm; which has outstanding accolades and an excellent reputation in the world of Hop Growing; having won National awards, prizes and sales contracts world wide. The company has also been involved, as part of an advertising campaign with the Brewery, Charles Wells, and footage of the Hop Harvest has been kept for use in historical and educational programmes.My position at the company was to manage a group of individual casual labourers from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. Completing a set amount of work to a high standard while keeping to a strict deadline. It was my job to oversee and help with the preparation and harvest process making sure a high team cohesion was present at all times, enabling a superb hop harvest to be completed within a given window of time.

During my time as a lifeguard my duties were related to accident prevention, by identifying dangerous situations, and assistance during emergencies. I was required to have a suitable physical condition for this job and sometimes must use inflatable dinghies, jet skies, body boards, and squad bikes to reach people in emergency situations.I was trained and required to perform many of the following tasks: • Responsible for the health and safety of the public• Extensive experience of working with children and young people• First aid including CPR• Supervising swimmers• Spotting hazards and preventing accidents• Giving advice on water safety• Controlling unruly behavior• Water rescue