Floral Events Manager

Since 2008, Neill Strain Floral Couture has been creating breath-taking floral masterpieces across London and beyond. Our flagship boutique in Belgravia , alongside our prestigious concession at Harrods in Knightsbridge and our studio in Parsons Green , are synonymous with opulent floral installations and our unmistakable language of Floral Couture. Our team is wholeheartedly dedicated to surpassing the expectations and desires of our discerning clientele. We achieve this by providing adaptable and innovative floral expertise, ensuring that each arrangement is a true work of art.

Reports to: Head of Events
Location: London (studio-based with travel as required)

The Role

This is not a traditional events role.

We are looking for an exceptional florist who leads from the front - someone who can manage complex, high-end events because they understand floral design at a professional level.

You will lead the delivery of weddings, private and corporate events, managing both the creative execution and the people on the ground. This role sits firmly between floristry, operations and team leadership.

You will be present in our Design studio, on client meetings, and on-site at events - often with early starts, late finishes and weekend work. This is a hands on leadership role, not a remote or purely desk based position.

The team must look to you for direction and standards - you are setting the bar.

Key Responsibilities Lead Event Delivery

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of floral events from planning/proposal stage through to installation
• Take ownership of on-site execution, leading teams during builds at our Design Studio and at venues
• Ensure every installation meets our highest brand standards of floral design and finish

Lead the Team

• Manage and direct a team of skilled florists and freelancers
• Give clear instruction, maintain pace, and uphold standards under pressure
• Be the point of leadership on-site - calm, decisive and hands on

Own the Floral Standard

• Confidently interpret and uphold creative direction
• Make real-time decisions on-site to protect design integrity
• Ensure floral work is executed beautifully, consistently and efficiently

Be Client Facing

• Attend key meetings and confidently speak about floral design
• Represent the business with professionalism and authority
• Support a seamless, high end client experience

Keep Operations Tight

• Manage logistics, timelines, staffing and install plans
• Work closely with the wider team to ensure smooth delivery across multiple projects
• Stay on top of budgets, without compromising quality

What We're Looking For

• Strong floristry background (essential) - you must be an experienced florist, not just an events manager
• Proven experience delivering high end weddings or events
• Team leadership experience - able to manage, direct and earn respect from skilled florists
• Comfortable working on site, under pressure, and hands on
• Highly organised with strong operational awareness
• Confident communicating with clients and internal teams
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and general digital tools
• Experience using tools such as Canva for presentations or client materials

What we offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Performance based bonus scheme
• Additional day of leave for your birthday
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company sick pay