Contract Florist

Tang Flowers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tang Flowers in Greater London is seeking a Senior Florist to join their talented team. This role involves designing exceptional floral designs and installations while collaborating with a small team. Candidates must exhibit creativity, technical competence, and strong organizational skills, with a minimum of 6 years in the flower industry, including 2 years in contract floristry. A full UK driving license is required, as driving to venues and events is part of the job responsibilities. This position demands high attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience working in the flower industry.
• At least 2 years of experience in contract floristry.
• Good oral and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Designing creative and profitable floral designs.
• Preparation of design concepts and detailed presentations.
• Styling and setting up displays and installations.

Skills

Floral design

Creativity

Teamwork

Organisation

Attention to detail

Pressure management

Communication

Job description

Role

The job‑holder will be a valued member of the Tang Flowers talent team, with responsibility for helping to produce exceptional floral designs and installations. You need to demonstrate a high level of creativity and technical competence as well as well‑developed communication, teamwork, and organisational skills. Our customers include some of the world’s most luxurious and demanding hotels, restaurants, and event venues, and organisers – all of whom expect flawless execution of the services we have committed to providing to them. Senior Florists play a vital role in making this happen and need to be committed to going the extra mile when necessary – settling for nothing less than perfection and exceptional quality. The role calls for a combination of passion, creativity, flexibility, team‑working, interpersonal skills, organisation and planning, attention to detail, and staying calm under pressure. Early morning starts are common, and overnight shifts are sometimes necessary.

Duties

• Designing creative and profitable floral designs that perfectly meet our client’s brief.
• Working with a small team of florists on a project‑by‑project basis when required.
• Preparation of on‑brand design concepts, mood boards and detailed presentations as required.
• Detailed planning of designs and installations.
• Preparation of vases, materials, and equipment.
• Conditioning and preparation of flowers in the workroom.
• Styling and setting up of displays and installation of agreed floral designs.
• Loading and unloading of vans.
• Driving to and from customers’ premises and venues as required.
• Tidying up and removal of waste after installation.
• Break down and clearance of installations and displays.
• Planned and unplanned maintenance of arrangements between installations.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures at all times.
• Driving vans to and from hotels.

Requirements

• Experience in designing and installing creative floral designs.
• Creativity and passion.
• An ability to plan ahead.
• A team player.
• Advanced knowledge of flower varieties and floristry techniques.
• A strong understanding of customer needs, delighting them and going the extra mile.
• Excellent knowledge of the flower industry.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Minimum 6 years of experience working in the flower industry, with at least 2 years of experience of contract floristry.
• A commitment to continuing their professional development.
• Good oral and written communication in English.
• A full UK Driving licence.

This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. It is expected that the job‑holder will be flexible in developing their role by mutual agreement and that they may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with their grading and expertise.