Urban Beekeeper Contractor | London

Overview Job Title: Independent Contractor - Urban Beekeeper Location: London - On-site Type of contract: Independent contractor partnership Time 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 Alvéole, we are building a network of independent beekeeper partners across cities. We will need support starting December 2025 or January 2026, and we want to hear from passionate, skilled beekeepers who are interested in joining our community. Locations Central London SW London (Clapham & Vauxhall) SE London - Lewisham NE London (Canary Wharf, Stratford, Ilford) Essex (Crawley, Dartford) Reading Suffolk About the role Maintain honey beehives at client sites 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 Alvéole offers (currently including beehives, beehomes, data collected through samples) Perks 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 Alvéole 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 Alvéole during partnership Skills Autonomous, results-driven and goal-oriented Sensitive to Alvéole’s mission and standards in client 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-person Requirements Essential Experience in beekeeping Valid driver’s license and 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, receive and store beekeeping items Comfortable with the realities 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 applying Desired Customer service experience is an asset About Alvéole At Alvéole, we believe in doing work that makes an impact - no matter what position you hold in the organization. Rooted in urban beekeeping, Alvéole 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, Alvéole is committed to promoting sustainable practices and creating a positive impact on the environment through our innovative nature solutions. Culture and inclusion Alvéole’s 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 win. Our commitment to Inclusion & Belonging 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 team’s 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 talent@alveole.buzz #J-18808-Ljbffr