Senior Florist

New Covent Garden Market; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading florist in London is seeking an experienced florist to play a key role across departments, focusing on ecommerce bouquets and events. The position requires flexibility with hours, delivering top-notch service in a busy environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for floristry.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years’ experience in the floral and shop industry.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Passion for floristry and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Making, delivering, and installing flowers.
• Supporting contract managers and different business areas.
• Ordering flowers and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Floral design

Customer service

Communication

Creativity

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of London’s leading florists.

CONTRACTED WORK HOURS: Monday - Friday will vary from 3am - 9am start times depending on business needs. A minimum of 10 Saturday’s per year

JOB DESCRIPTION
We’re looking for a highly experienced florist to join the team at PAUL THOMAS. This role is of central importance to the company and is an exciting opportunity to work across all departments including ecommerce bouquets and events with a main focus on regular contracts. The right candidate will have the chance to play a key role in an experienced and fun team in a busy environment and will be given the opportunity to develop their skills.
This is a full time, hands-on role, that demands a flexible attitude to working days and hours to ensure that PAUL THOMAS continues to offer its clients the highest quality product and service.

DUTIES

• Making, delivering and installing flowers in all areas of the business, overseen by Senior Management.
• Supporting Contract managers on pulling vases, designing installations and making
• Supporting the different areas of the business such as the shop and events when required
• Ordering and buying flowers from the local flower market or online where necessary
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key suppliers and clients
• Staying up to date with current design trends and sharing new techniques with the wider team when learnt
• Make deliveries as and when needed to our London based clients
• Maintaining a clean and tidy workspace

THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will:

• Have at least 4-5 years’ experience within the floral and shop industry
• Must possess an excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Will possess a genuine passion for floristry and the energy to tackle every event, large or small, with enthusiasm
• Preferred but not essential - Will hold a full UK driving licence and be happy to drive vans on occasion
• The successful candidate should be happy with early starts and willing to work at the weekend as this is a necessity