Gifting Florist

We are looking for an experienced florist to join the team at PAUL THOMAS. This role is mainly shop focused but is an exciting opportunity to work across all departments including regular contracts, and events. 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for an experienced florist to join the Gifting team at PAUL THOMAS. This role will report into the Gifting Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of London’s leading florists, creating extraordinary bouquets & displays to fulfil our E-commerce orders and B2B gifting activations.

The successful candidate will work in creating and delivering exceptional floral designs for a multitude of HNW clients and London venues.

THE ROLE

• Buy and manage inventory
• Make bouquets or gift orders (from our web selection or bespoke)
• Take orders over the phone, from walk-in customers and online clients
• Make small scale events and weddings under instruction from the events team
• Assist in the making of select weekly Contracts under instruction from the Contracts team
• Support the Gifting Manager in booking deliveries with third party couriers
• Support the Gifting Manager in replying to shop emails
• 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 2 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

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Overtime is fully paid at PAUL THOMAS or time off in lieu can be organised
• All employees receive 28 days’ holidays, including Bank Holidays. Additional holiday days and other benefits will be awarded for long service
• Yearly service awards
• Enhanced Sick Pay policy following a successful probation
• Flexi-lunch’s
• The role is a standard 42.5 hour working week, with additional week and weekend hours when required. Fully studio based.

WORKING HOURS

Monday – Friday (Starts could be as early as 3am depending on business needs), with a minimum of eight Saturdays a year

START DATE

As soon as possible, 2024

APPLY

The role is a standard 42.5 hour working week (45 hours with lunch included), with additional week and weekend hours when required.

The right candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and companywide bonus scheme.