Schools Jobs - London, United Kingdom - McQueens Flowers

Description

Established in London in 1991, McQueens is the largest luxury flower business in the UK.

With headquarters in London and operations in New York and Korea, McQueens is ambitiously international, with plans to expand into other countries in Asia, The Americas and Europe.

McQueens provides a broad range of services comprising weekly flowers for hotels, restaurants and businesses; events at any scale; retail and online shops; and, floristry experiences for some of the most discerning clients and partners around the world.

As well as providing an outstanding floral service, the McQueens Flower School has become one of the most respected and attended flower schools in the world – attracting students from all over the world.

Over almost 30 years, McQueens has established a reputation of being one of the world's most visionary and creative design brands – followed by more than 230,000 on Instagram

The job-holder will be a valued member of the McQueens Flower School talent team, with responsibility for leading the teaching and educating our students the beautiful art of floristry.

With more than just amazing floristry skills, this job-holder will also handle behind the scenes organisation with their impressive computer skills, lesson planning and delivery, and have a passion for inspiring and developing budding new florists' skills.

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.

Most of the work we do is carried out when guests are asleep or venues are closed, so early morning starts are common and night shifts sometimes necessary.

Work on collaborations with other brands and organsiations
Ordering of flowers and other items within budget for courses
Conditioning and preparation of flowers
Comply with all company policies and procedures at all times
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
Advanced knowledge of flower varieties and floristry techniques
~ Excellent knowledge of the flower industry
~ 5 years of experience working in the flower industry
~3 years' experience in a creative/design role
~ A commitment to continuing their professional development as well as that of those within their team
~ Good oral and written communicator in English
~ Computer literate
~ Full UK driving licence preferred

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