Urban Beekeeper Contractor | London
17 days ago
London
Job Title: Independent Contractor - Urban BeekeeperLocation: London - On-siteType of contract: Independent contractor partnershipTime commitment:Flexible part time OR full time - you take as many clients as you want !Starting date: December 2025 or January 2026 We are hiring experienced beekeepers in London !At Alvole were building a network of independent beekeeper partners across cities. We will need support starting December 2025 or January 2026 we want to hear from passionate skilled beekeepers who are interested in joining our community! Ideally you are based in: • Central London, • SW London (Clapham & Vauxhall), • SE London - Lewisham, • NE London (Canary Wharf Stratford Ilford), • Essex (Crawley Dartford), • Reading, • SuffolkAbout the role, • Maintain honey beehives at client sites s on a minimum three week cycle basis carrying out a variety of tasks to support bee health throughout the beekeeping season. Tasks include:, • Installation, • Routine maintenance, • Data collection, • Record-keeping, • Pest / parasite control, • Facilitating educational workshops., • Drive regularly in your city including to client sites yards equipment and bee suppliers., • Engage with clients and tenants about the services Alvole offers (currently including beehives beehomes data collected through samplesPerks, • Competitive rates, • Flexibility: the role can be part time or full time in regards to YOUR availabilities, • Training sessions on workshops and expectations as set by Alvole are offered to our beekeeping partner contractors., • Equipment such as Bee colony Hive stand (1 per hive)Hive base (1 per hive) Bee boxes (3 per hive) Inner cover (1 per hive) Outer cover (1 per hive) can be provided by Alvole during partnership.Skills, • Autonomous results-driven and goal-oriented., • Sensitive to Alvoles mission and Alvoles standard in terms of clients engagement., • Resourceful with a demonstrated ability to anticipate change and proactively adjust priorities and strategies accordingly., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Strong organizational skills., • Comfortable working alone., • Good communicator in-personRequirementsEssential, • Experience in beekeeping., • Valid drivers license and with a clean driving record., • Comfortable driving in London., • Comfortable working at heights and willingness to work in buildings., • Comfortable with public speaking or presenting to a group in English., • Interest in pollinators beekeeping urban greening and/or Environmental Social Governance., • Location to ship and receive and store beekeeping items, • Comfortable with the reality of beekeeping hazards (stings heavy lifting inclement weather etc.), • Heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs), • Comfortable using online communications tools e.g. Gmail Google Workspace digital inspections and scheduling software, • Willingness and ability to work when our services need to be provided, • Being legally authorized to work in the country you are applyingDesired, • Customer service experience is an assetAbout AlvoleAt Alvole we believe in doing work that makes an impact - no matter what position you hold in the organization. Rooted in urban beekeeping Alvole has evolved into a thriving organization with a passionate workforce of 100 individuals working across 70 cities in Canada the United-States the UK and Europe. Together we share a common goal - to create a nature-positive impact by connecting people to nature in urban settings. Primarily servicing the commercial real estate industry Alvole is committed to promoting sustainable practices and creating a positive impact on the environment through our innovative nature solutions.Alvoles impact-driven Culture is centered around its values: We do meaningful work We grow together We share our passion We push boundaries We choose optimism We make the customer winOur commitment to Inclusion & BelongingAt Alvole we embrace diversity as a core part of our identity and success. We foster an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds experiences and perspectives feel valued. Our teams unique talents create a vibrant innovative workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We actively seek to attract and retain a diverse workforce celebrating differences that strengthen us. We encourage applicants needing accommodations to contact Required Experience: Contract Key Skills Business Development,ArcGIS,GIS,Bluebeam,Transportation Planning,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Project Management,Strategic Planning,Autocad,Economic Development,Urban Planning Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1