Please send all applications to jane@theflowerunion.org

Joining THE FLOWER UNION is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is passionate about creating a positive impact through gardens and flowers and who wants to be part of a growing Social Enterprise empowering women and young adults. 

Job Title: HEAD GARDENER

Based : Within 30 mile radius of Hambleden (RG9 6RT)

Hours: Normally 4 hour shifts between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday but we are flexible in terms of the number of hours / shifts you choose to work 

Salary: dependent upon qualifications and experience

Job Purpose: You will be a key part of THE FLOWER UNION gardening team. You will be passionate and knowledgable about plants, plant care, garden maintenance and garden management. You will be qualified to an RHS Level 3 (or similar) and will supervise a team of trainee gardeners (and occasional volunteers) to meet our aims and objectives as a Social Enterprise.  You will have great people management and client relationship skills and will assist in making sure that  beneficiaries receive appropriate supervision and gardens are maintained to a high standard. You will help with soft landscaping, planting plans as well as general maintenance tasks, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing, mowing and weeding, trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants maintenance. You will help with plant propagation in our new micro nursery. 

• Managing the gardening team to complete regular gardening maintenance tasks 
• Fulfilling seasonally appropriate gardening tasks 
• Maintaining high safety standards as per company policy 

• Significant practical experience in horticulture supported by relevant qualifications (RHS Level 3 or equivalent)
• Have supervisory experience from a similar role
• Organised and communicative, with a willingness to work in a timely and professional fashion
• Excellent knowledge of plants and plant care
• Competent with the use and maintenance of garden machinery including chainsaws, hedge trimmers, push mowers, strimmers
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and practice
• Motivated and hard-working, able to work happily in all weathers (though we do adjust our workload accordingly)
• Collaborative, compassionate and empathetic
• Ability to handle and lift items weighing between 0-50 pounds
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Suitable and appropriate gardening clothing (including gloves and safety boots)

• Driver with own vehicle or ability to travel to RG9 6RT for shared transport
• Experienced working knowledge of therapeutic horticulture

• Flexible, supportive, collaborative and compassionate people and plant focussed work environment with opportunities to learn and grow

Please send all applications to jane@theflowerunion.org

Joining THE FLOWER UNION is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is passionate about creating a positive impact through gardens and flowers and who wants to be part of a growing Social Enterprise empowering women and young adults. 

Job Title: TRAINEE GARDENER

Based : Within 30 mile radius of Hambleden (RG9 6RT)

Reports to: Head Gardener

Hours: Normally 4 hour shifts between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday but we are flexible in terms of the number of hours / shifts you choose to work

Salary: £9.50 (under 18s) / £12.50 hr for initial trial period then rising to £15/hr

Job Purpose: You will be a key part of THE FLOWER UNION gardening team. You will become confident and knowledgable about plants, plant care, garden maintenance and garden management. You will be trained and supervised by the knowledgeable and experienced  Head Gardener and will work alongside the rest of THE FLOWER UNION team to meet our aims and objectives as a Social Enterprise.  

• Working with the Head Gardener & the rest of the gardening team to complete seasonal gardening tasks including ; mowing, strimming & edging lawns, raking leaves, weeding bed & borders, pruning shrubs & trees 
• Ensuring that every garden is left neat and tidy
• Fulfilling any appropriate tasks the Head Gardener requires (e.g. emptying wheelbarrows, sorting and cleaning tools, cleaning & organising the vans)
• Maintaining high safety standards as per company policy 

• Motivated and hard-working, able to work happily in all weathers (though we do adjust our workload accordingly)
• Organised and communicative, with a willingness to work in a timely and professional fashion
• Collaborative and empathetic
• Ability to handle and lift items weighing between 0-50 pounds
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Suitable and appropriate gardening clothing (including gloves and safety boots)

• Willingness to work varied hours or days based on the needs of the Social Enterprise 
• Driver with own vehicle or ability to travel to RG9 6RT for shared transport

• Flexible, supportive, collaborative  and compassionate people focussed work environment with opportunities to learn and grow

Please send all applications to jane@theflowerunion.org

Joining THE FLOWER UNION is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is passionate about creating a positive impact through flowers and gardens and who wants to be part of a growing Social Enterprise empowering women and young adults. 

Job Title: TRAINEE FLORIST

Based : in Hambleden (RG9 6RT) & Temple, Marlow (SL7)

Hours: Flexible, but including regular weekend work. 

Salary: £9.50 (under 18s) / £12.50 hr for initial trial period then rising to £15/hr

Job Purpose: You will be a key part of THE FLOWER UNION floristry team. You will learn how to grow and arrange seasonal flowers and become confident In your ability to produce a whole range of beautiful floral products. You will be trained and supervised by the knowledgable and experienced Head Florist and will work alongside the rest of THE FLOWER UNION team to meet our aims and objectives as a Social Enterprise.

• Conditioning and caring for all our cut flowers 
• Helping to grow seasonal cut flowers including ; digging, weeding, seed sowing, plant propagation and soil / compost care
• Arranging and delivering floral arrangements, preparing bouquets and bespoke orders. Designing and arranging wedding and event flowers  
• helping to fulfill e-commerce orders and offline deliveries
• Ensuring that every product that leaves the flower studio is to the highest quality and standard
• Fulfilling any appropriate tasks the Head Florist requires (e.g., ordering, packaging, or logistics)
• Maintaining high standards of flower hygiene and safety standards as per company policy 
• Keeping the flower studio clean and tidy
• Keeping the delivery vans clean and tidy

• Have an interest in a career in floristry
• Have a naturally creative eye
• Ability to work to deadlines and cope with the last minute stress intrinsic to Weddings & Event work
• Ability to work in a low temperature environment (our studio is unheated and sometimes actively chilled)
• Ability to work outside in the Flower Garden with suitable gardening clothing (including gloves and safety boots) during all weathers
• Ability to work at The Flower Studio which is located in Bisham, Marlow and the Flower Garden which is located in Hambleden, RG9 6RT
• Ability to work some weekends 
• Motivated and hard-working, able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
• Collaborative, communicative and hardworking
• Ability to handle and lift items weighing between 0-50 pounds
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

• Knowledge of flowers and seasonality
• Willingness to work flexible hours based on needs
• Driver with clean driving licence 

• Regular opportunities for training and professional development
• Flexible, supportive and compassionate work environment