The Sherwood Group is the country’s leading privately owned packaging and greeting card manufacturer. We produce high-quality products for major UK and international brands, delivering outstanding levels of service, innovation, and reliability to our clients. With extensive in-house capabilities and a strong reputation within the industry, we continue to grow our packaging division and support premium brands across food, beverage, and luxury markets.   About the role: We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our Sales Team within the Packaging Division. This role is focused on identifying and securing new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships with customers, and expanding our presence within key sectors including premium food, beverage, and luxury brands. The successful candidate will be confident in developing relationships with senior stakeholders, presenting packaging solutions to prospects, and managing key accounts to deliver long-term value.   Key responsibilities: 

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within the packaging sector
• Build strong, strategic partnerships with customers and key stakeholders
• Manage and grow key accounts while maintaining excellent client relationships
• Present packaging solutions to prospective clients, including premium brands within the food, beverage, and luxury sectors
• Work closely with internal teams including design, production, and customer service to deliver successful projects
• Analyse sales opportunities and prioritise actions to maximise business growth

  Requirements: 

• Proven track record in packaging sales
• 5–10 years of relevant strategic sales experience
• Experience in cartonboard packaging, with the ability to understand customer processes and operational challenges
• Strong knowledge of print and packaging manufacturing processes
• Experience in business development and key account management
• Results-oriented with a proactive, “can-do” attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Excellent presentation, communication, and influencing skills
• Confidence to meet clients and present solutions face-to-face
• Strong industry network and connections within relevant sectors

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with leading UK and international brands
• A supportive and experienced team environment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• The chance to play a key role in the continued growth of our Packaging Division

This is a hybrid role involving travel to prospects and customers, along with regular visits to our head office in Nottingham. If you are a driven sales professional with experience in the packaging industry and a passion for building strong customer relationships, we would love to hear from you. You can download the application form directly from our website. Once completed, please return the form to The Sherwood Group for the attention of Michelle Thompson at michelle.thompson@sherwoodgroupuk.com. Strictly no agencies.  

Deadline: 17/04/2026

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The Sherwood Group is looking for an Apprentice Finishing Operator to join our skilled Production team.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience operating and maintaining a range of finishing machinery while learning valuable real-world skills in post-press processes, including die-cutting, nesting, window patching, in-line gluing, and stock control. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a fast-paced print and packaging environment while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

Under supervision and through structured training, you will learn to operate and maintain finishing equipment including:

• Die-cutting machines, Foiling emboss machine
• Nesting lines
• Window patching systems
• In-line gluing units
• Assist in the preparation of materials, loading and unloading jobs, and understanding job specifications
• Support quality control checks to ensure products meet required standards
• Understand and follow health and safety procedures and comply with workplace safety practices
• Develop awareness of stock control procedures within the warehouse, including raw materials and finished goods handling
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment
• Complete all college assignments, assessments, and reviews on time and to the best of your ability

Training and Qualifications: 

• This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering Campus. This attendance is required during term time only
• You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession
• You will experience a blended learning model.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate will have access to long-term career progression opportunities within the company.

Desired Skills and personal qualities:

• A genuine interest in engineering, manufacturing, or the print and packaging industry
• Good time keeping and punctuality
• Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to completing both the practical and academic elements of the apprenticeship

Required Qualifications:

• GCSE English (Grade 4) Essential
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4) Essential
• GCSE Science (Grade 4) Essential

Working week: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, with a half-hour unpaid break. Expected apprenticeship duration: 1 year 6 months. Possible start date: 2nd March 2026.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please visit the West Nottinghamshire College website first, where you’ll find full details about the apprenticeship and be directed to the government application portal: Apprentice- Finishing Operator. 

Please note that The Sherwood Group is not accepting applications directly.

Deadline: 31/03/2026

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The Sherwood Group is the Country’s leading privately owned Greeting Card & Packaging manufacturer. We produce quality products for major UK & International brands and deliver excellent levels of service and innovation for our clients.

An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Individual to join our team as a B1 Foil Blocking Operator. The successful applicant will require the following:

• Good knowledge & hands on experience.
• A “can do” attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness of the cost of quality and machine productivity.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Awareness of Health & safety, BRC and Quality procedures.
• You want to work in a company that puts the customer at the centre of what they do.
• You are a people person and can work within a close team.
• You want to work in a company where performance is rewarded.

The position offers a competitive salary based on a rotating 3 shift pattern, pension, and 26 days annual holiday.

Enthusiastic and committed candidates will be given every opportunity to develop within a growing, successful, and award-winning print and packaging company.

If you think you have what it takes to be a B1 Foil Blocking Operator for The Sherwood Group, you can download the application form directly from our website. Once completed, please return the form to The Sherwood Group for the attention of Michelle Thompson.

The Sherwood Group, Hadden Court, Glaisdale Parkway, Glaisdale Drive West, Nottingham, NG8 4GP

If you have any questions before applying, please contact Michelle at michelle.thompson@sherwoodgroupuk.com.

Strictly no agencies

Deadline: 31/03/2026

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