MDCV UK

MDCV UK has a vision to bring the finest English and Provençal wines to the UK market. We have a long history of producing award-winning Provence Rosé and English Sparkling Wines, with an extensive infrastructure, both in France and the UK. By 2030, we will be the largest producer of wine in each of these regions, with a combined production of over 10 million bottles annually.

Our French estates span over 1,000 acres and are already established in many global markets, with sales of over 4 million bottles. In England, our flagship site, Silverhand Estate, not only lies within a National Landscape but also forms part of the North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve, a hidden gem of natural beauty and rich heritage. It is defining the new rules of English sparkling wine, as the largest single organic vineyard in the UK, covering more than 900 acres, and it has been audited as the UKs first carbon negative vineyard, with no offsetting. By 2030 we aim to be producing 5 million bottles of English wine.

As a business, we strive for innovation and use many cutting-edge techniques in our vineyards and winemaking. The ambition and scale of what we do allows us some of the most efficient operations in the world, while still producing high quality wine of award-winning standard. We have a passion for sustainability and manage all our vineyards organically, while also employing pioneering techniques to minimise our impact on the environment, such as composting organic waste and harvesting rainwater.

While learning from our history and building for our future, we plan to revolutionise the English wine industry for the better.

Company values and core behaviours

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our company core behaviours & values, which are to be: 

• Motivated: Positive, enthusiastic, and always engaged in whatever we do.
• Dedicated: Committed to being the best and producing the best.
• Commercial: Aware of our business, our impact, and our value.
• Visionary: Constantly looking at how we can adapt, improve, and innovate our  Creating a winning experience for our colleagues and customers through our work environment, training, and people management.
• United:Always working together as part of a team, valuing our people and their contribution to our success.
• Knowledgeable: Experts in our field, always striving to understand our industry better.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee mixed farming operations at the Silverhand Estate
• Manage the livestock in accordance with Organic and Pasture for Life principles.
• Maintain comprehensive health and movement records.
• Planning and implementing herd expansion.
• Act as first point of contact for veterinary care.
• Lead on livestock sales and initiate meat production and processing plans.
• Deliver and implement crop growing plans as part of regenerative soil management.
• Supervise flock management: grazing setup, animal health, and movement.
• Conduct general farm/estate management duties such as hedgerow cutting, field cultivation, pasture seeding, cover crop implementation, fencing repairs, and water system maintenance.
• Support delivery of High Tier Countryside Stewardship schemes across the estate.
• Collaborate with National Nature Reserve partners on conservation grazing, habitat restoration, and estate-wide ecological initiatives.
• Contribute to increasing soil health and biodiversity through informed practices.
• Ensure all work aligns with regenerative agriculture standards and estate-wide sustainability goals.
• Operate and maintain a variety of farm vehicles and equipment: telehandlers, tractors (and associated attachments), diggers, 4x4s, etc.
• Follow relevant safety protocols and ensure compliance with equipment licensing requirements.
• Supervise junior farm staff in daily operations with clear leadership and guidance.
• Occasionally assist with maintenance of non-vineyard land (e.g. hedgerows, margins, meadows) across three additional sites in Kent and Essex

Essential

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on farming experience
• Proven experience with livestock management, sheep and cattle
• Strong understanding of organic farming principles and pasture-fed systems (rotational, cell and bale grazing)
• Solid grasp of soil health principles and regenerative agriculture methodologies
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset and attention to operational detail
• Appropriate licenses and qualifications for farm vehicle operation
• Adherence to health and safety policies and procedures

Desirable

• Understanding of ecological systems and biodiversity enhancement
• Chainsaw operating license
• Livestock transport license (long-distance)
• Procurement experience and sourcing capabilities

Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined as above are not exhaustive and may be subject to change as required to meet the needs of the business.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays.
• A performance base salary bonus.
• Generous Staff Discount
• Subscription to Perkbox
• Pension Scheme