About the Role
Alvéole is building a network of independent beekeeper partners to support its mission of connecting people with nature in cities. This role offers a flexible way to share beekeeping expertise and work hands-on with hives.
Responsibilities
- Maintain honey bee hives at client sites on a three-week service cycle, performing a range of tasks to support colony health.
- Install new hives and related equipment at client locations.
- Conduct routine hive inspections and maintenance.
- Be responsible for the complete honey harvest and manage the final delivery of the product.
- Collect samples and field data to monitor hive health and environmental conditions.
- Complete accurate record-keeping and service reports using Alvéole’s digital tools.
- Perform pest and parasite monitoring and treat as required.
- Facilitate educational workshops and engage the public in beekeeping and biodiversity topics.
- Regularly travel by car to client sites, apiary yards, equipment depots, and bee suppliers.
- Engage with clients during visits and workshops to explain Alvéole’s services.
- Complete accurate digital records and service reports using Alvéole’s tools (e.g., Zuper).
Requirements
- Hands-on beekeeping experience and strong knowledge of hive health and seasonal management.
- Availability to service hives on a recurring schedule throughout the season.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Comfort using mobile and digital tools to log visits, tasks, and data (training provided).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially for record-keeping and compliance.
- Professional, friendly communication style.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle.
- Comfort working at heights, ability to move freely, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance.
- Comfort with the reality of beekeeping hazards (stings, heavy lifting, inclement weather, etc.).
- This opportunity is best suited to beekeepers who manage their own colonies or already provide beekeeping services to clients.
Skills
- Beekeeping
- Hive maintenance
- Honey harvesting
- Pest and parasite monitoring
- Educational workshop facilitation
- Client engagement
- Digital record-keeping
- Mobile tool usage
Location
- London and surrounding area
- Central London
- Greater London Area
- Suffolk
- Margate
Work Type
- Independent Contractor
- Flexible
Experience Level
- Independent
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive compensation: Get paid a base rate paid monthly for every contract you take on, regardless of seasonal fluctuations or weather
Benefits
- Work for yourself
- Share the wonderful world of bees
- A global beekeeping network
- Custom scheduling
- Focus on the bees
About the Company
- Alvéole is on a mission to connect people with nature in cities, one building at a time.
- Certified B Corporation since 2018.
- Believes business can be a force for good.
- Partners with leading real estate companies to turn sustainability into an experience.
- Uses rooftop beehives and educational biodiversity programs.
- Helps clients meet environmental goals while engaging communities and strengthening brands.
- Work found in thousands of properties across North America and Europe.
- Driven by a belief that business and biodiversity can thrive together.
Equal Opportunity
- Alvéole is an equal-opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds.
- We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or military service.
- If you require an accommodation or adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiting partner know.
