Senior Event Florist and Project Manager
Job Type: Full time employment
Experience: At least 3 years
Location: At our studio in London (E17 6SH) with occasional travel within the UK and abroad.
Salary: To be discussed and dependent on experience.
About Flower and Press:
Flower and Press is a London-based floral design studio specialising in sustainable, seasonal designs for weddings, events, installations, and workshops. Our team is driven by a passion for craftsmanship, nature, and planet-friendly practices.
We stand by three core values:
1. Openness, honesty, and curiosity in all we do
2. Respect for others and for nature
3. A calm, kind approach
Job Description:
1. Managing every aspect of a wedding or event from start to finish from initial enquiry through to successful implementation of the job.
Before the event:
1. Manage all aspects of client communication ensuring this is journaled in our CRM software.
2. Attend client and venue meetings and site visits.
3. Work with our British growers and manage flower purchasing.
4. Work out profit and loss sheets for jobs with timeline and production schedules.
5. Send risk assessments and method statements.
6. Book crew and freelancers for jobs.
7. Build and communicate timelines for each project.
During the event:
1. Manage the client and our team of freelance florists and other contractors on site.
2. Brief florist teams on wedding and event designs and themes.
3. Establish and manage timelines to deliver on target.
4. Liaise with venue management and/or clients to ensure smooth operation.
5. Ensure venues are left clean and tidy after each job.
After the event:
1. Action pressing flowers from the wedding or event.
2. Wrap up all aspects of the job such as invoicing and client follow ups.
Our Ideal Candidate will be:
1. Passionate about British flowers and sustainable techniques.
2. Have excellent knowledge of British flowers and foliage.
3. Pragmatic and personable.
4. Have excellent communication skills.
5. Highly organised.
Key Requirements:
1. Full (and clean) drivers license required.
2. No criminal convictions.
3. 3 years + experience.
4. Fluent in verbal and written English.
5. Computer literate, particularly in Excel and CRM software.
6. Weekend work is a key component of this role.
Employee Benefits:
1. An annual holiday allowance of 28 days + bank holidays.
The Interview Process:
Applications will be accepted until the 14th February 2025. Please send your CV, portfolio and cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit to info@flowerandpress.com.
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