Florist

The Lensbury
TW11 9NU, Teddington
£9 an hour
06 Feb 2017
06 Mar 2017
Part Time

About us

The Lensbury is a four star Hotel and Conference Centre and private members club, set within 25 acres of landscaped grounds by the banks of the River Thames at Teddington Lock.  The Lensbury has full leisure and sports facilities including a gym, 25 metre heated pool, 19 tennis courts and a Watersports centre.

The Role of the Florist

Reporting to the Special Events Co-ordinator, a degree of working flexibility is required within this role in order to meet business requirements. Responsibilities include the following:

  • Assisting with designing and making floral arrangement displays for the Lensbury public areas and function rooms, with emphasis on seasonal displays where relevant, in particular,  Christmas and Easter
  • Maintaining all indoor plants and floral displays within the Hotel, Conference Centre and other Hotel/Club areas as identified from time to time
  • Assisting in providing floral displays for weddings, parties, functions and specific Lensbury themed events such as the Summer Ball and help with room set ups
  • Assisting with the weekly ordering and collection of flowers
  • Helping to maintain the floral budget
  • Carry out other duties as identified from time to time

Experience required for the Florist

  • Experience working with flowers
  • Ability to be creative and think on your feet
  • Have an eye for presentation
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a small team
  • Passionate about flowers
  • Full driving licence and over 21 for insurance purposes

Benefits

  • Working for a prestigious organisation in a friendly environment
  • Uniform provided
  • Free meals whilst on duty
  • Use of some leisure facilities to include swimming, gym and tennis