Urban Beekeeper | London

Alvéole; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading urban beekeeping organization is seeking an Urban Beekeeper for a full-time position in London. This role involves managing client accounts, maintaining honey beehives, and promoting sustainable practices. The ideal candidate has a passion for urban greening, strong communication skills, and is comfortable with physical tasks and public presentations. Join a supportive team dedicated to creating positive environmental impacts and connecting urban residents with nature through beekeeping.

Benefits

Opportunities for rapid advancement

Team-oriented work environment

Participation in the ESG movement

Qualifications

• Interest in urban greening and environmental governance.
• Ability to handle beekeeping hazards and heavy lifting.
• Comfortable working at heights and with public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures for client services.
• Build relationships with clients using Alvéole platforms.
• Manage client accounts and projects effectively.

Skills

Interest in pollinators and beekeeping

Valid driver’s license

Excellent communication skills

Comfortable using Google Workspace

Resourceful and autonomous

Education

Legally authorized to work in the UK

Tools

Customer Relationship Management platform

Job description

Urban Beekeeper | London

London, England, United Kingdom.

full‑time . February 21, 2025

Description

Job Title: Urban Beekeeper
Location: London (onsite)
Position Type: Full time 40h a week Mondays to Fridays
Starting date: Seasonal contract from March 2025 to end of November 2025

About Alvéole – At Alvéole, we believe in doing work that makes an impact – no matter what position you hold in the organization. Rooted in urban beekeeping, Alvéole has evolved into a thriving organization with a passionate workforce of 200+ individuals, working across 50+ cities in Canada, the United‑States, Europe and in the UK. Together, we share a common goal – to create a nature‑positive impact by connecting people to nature in urban settings. Primarily servicing the commercial real estate industry, Alvéole is committed to promoting sustainable practices and creating a positive impact on the environment through our innovative nature solutions.

Alvéole’s impact‑driven Culture is centered around its values:
We do meaningful work
We grow together
We share our passion
We push boundaries
We choose optimism

About you: Reporting to the Beekeeping Operations Manager, the Urban Beekeeper manages a selection of client accounts and manages their honeybee and/or other service. This is a full‑time position in accordance with Alvéole’s current policies.

Essential

• Interest in pollinators, beekeeping, urban greening and/or Environmental Social Governance.
• Valid driver’s license for more than 3 years with a clean driving record. Comfortable driving in cities (role based East London but working across London and the South East and South West of England).
• Comfortable with the reality of beekeeping hazards (stings, heavy lifting, inclement weather, etc.)
• Heavy lifting (up to 25 kilos)
• Being legally authorized to work in the UK.
• Comfortable working at heights (training is provided).
• Comfortable using online communications tools Gmail, Google Workspace, Slack.
• Comfortable with public speaking or presenting to a group.
• Willingness to work occasional early mornings and/or late evenings depending on season needs
• Results‑driven, goal‑oriented and autonomous.
• Resourceful with a demonstrated ability to anticipate change and proactively adjust priorities and strategies accordingly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• “Start‑up” mentality; willingness to get involved in all aspects of the business.
• Comfortable working alone as well as with a large team.
• Comfortable with remote working.

Desired

• Customer Relationship Management platform experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Beekeeping experience.

Responsibilities – Client Experience

• Follow Alvéole standard operating procedures to ensure high quality service and client experience.
• Build relationships with businesses, schools and other organizations in person and online using Alvéole platforms.
• Manage client accounts, acting as their main point of contact including onboarding, communications, engagement and feedback.
• Manage client projects across all Alvéole services: honey beehives, hotels for bees and pollinator‑friendly gardens. Tasks include installation, routine maintenance, data collection, pest/parasite control and facilitating educational workshops.
• Represent Alvéole and our mission to connect people in cities to nature by sharing your passion with clients, media and members of the public.

Responsibilities – City Expansion

• Support management of facilities including apiaries for honey beehives, warehouse, workspace and vehicles.
• Coordinate logistics in conjunction with international team members including harvest, extraction, data collection and product fulfillment.
• Contribute to the development of city project sales including canvassing, site feasibility visits and asking current clients for referrals.
• Be aware of internal Sales strategies.
• Meet personal and professional goals and objectives set by your direct Manager.
• Communicate regularly with Management for planning, support and problem‑solving.
• Handle miscellaneous duties, clerical tasks and responsibilities as defined by the Manager.
• Respect your city’s budget.

Responsibilities – Beekeeping & Urban Greening

• Maintain multiple honey beehives at client sites and in apiaries on a “cycle” basis, carrying out a variety of tasks to support bee health throughout the beekeeping season.
• Adhere to best practices when carrying out a variety of tasks to support honey bee health throughout the beekeeping season including record‑keeping.
• Contribute to the internal development of wild bee and urban greening expertise in your city.
• Drive regularly in your city including to client sites, apiaries, equipment and bee suppliers.
• Organize, clean and maintain equipment, supplies and storage space regularly.
• Attend regular internal training sessions to build skills and knowledge about bees, beekeeping and urban greening.

Benefits

• 40 hours / week – Seasonal contract.
• A minimum rate £ per hour (based on beekeeping experience) with opportunities for rapid advancement within the structure.
• Work for a company that is at the forefront of the ESG movement, driving change and positive impact in urban landscapes.
• A team‑oriented work environment that encourages initiative and leadership.

Our commitment to Inclusion & Belonging – At Alvéole, we embrace diversity as a core part of our identity and success. We foster an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives feel valued. Our team’s unique talents create a vibrant, innovative workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We actively seek to attract and retain a diverse workforce, celebrating differences that strengthen us. We encourage applicants needing accommodations to contact …