Overview
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're 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.
Ideally you are based in:
* Central London
* SW London (Clapham & Vauxhall)
* SE London - Lewisham
* NE London (Canary Wharf, Stratford, Ilford)
* Essex (Crawley, Dartford)
* Reading
About the role
* Maintain honey beehives at client sites on a minimum three week cycle basis, carrying out tasks to support bee health throughout the beekeeping season. Tasks include routine maintenance, record-keeping, and 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).
* Competitive rates.
* Flexibility: the role can be part time or full time in regards to YOUR availability.
* 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 terms of 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.
Requirements
* 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 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 applying.
* Customer service experience is an asset.
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.
Alvéole’s impact-driven culture is centered around its values:
We make the customer win
Our commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Alvéole, 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
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Customer Service
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