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Senior Florist & Operations Manager

The Burford Recruitment Company
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 0UD, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Florist & Operations Manager in a sustainable floristry business near Banbury.
  • The position offers a salary range of £35,000 to £40,000 and requires at least 3 years of experience in a floristry business.
  • The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing client relationships, and contributing to the company's growth.
  • Candidates should possess strong organizational and leadership skills, as well as excellent computer literacy and a creative mindset.
  • Additional responsibilities include leading workshops, managing budgets, and ensuring the brand's sustainability goals are met.
  • Near Banbury
  • £35,000 to £40,000
  • Monday to Friday
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension
  • Private Medical

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and versatile Senior Florist & Operations Manager to join a thriving, sustainability-focused floristry business located near Banbury.

This role would suit someone with a strong floristry background who also enjoys the operational side of a creative business. Working closely with a small and talented team, the Senior Florist & Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day running of the studio, manage client relationships, and contribute to the long-term growth and direction of the business.

The ideal candidate will be confident working on complex projects, handling logistics, supporting a team, and delivering beautiful, thoughtful floral work in line with the brand’s ethos and aesthetic.

Responsibilities
  • Manage day-to-day operations including planning, logistics, and quality control
  • Act as main point of contact for select clients, managing proposals, briefs, and communications
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of freelancers and team members
  • Lead weekly meetings and maintain internal documentation and contracts
  • Oversee quotations, invoicing, expenses, and budgeting with the wider team
  • Ensure brand values and sustainability goals are reflected in all projects
  • Deliver floristry work as required, supported by a team of trusted freelancers
  • Plan and lead creative workshops, maintain workspaces and equipment
  • Document work for marketing and internal use
  • Contribute to foraging, creative planning, and seasonal development
Skills and attributes required
  • At least 3 years’ experience working in a floristry business
  • Strong organisational and leadership skills
  • Excellent computer literacy, including Excel formulas, Apple devices, and social media
  • Familiarity with basic photography equipment for documenting work
  • A full UK manual driving licence, with confidence driving a van when needed
  • A creative and proactive mindset, with a strong sense of responsibility and pride in work
  • Clear communicator with the ability to motivate and support others
Desirable
  • Experience developing client proposals and managing budgets
  • An interest in sustainability and regenerative practices

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.