Alveole
Local Beekeeping Partner
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Alvéole is on a mission to connect people with nature in cities, one building at a time. As a certified B Corporation since 2018, we believe business can be a force for good.
We partner with the worldâs leading real estate companies to turn sustainability into an experience that tenants can see, touch, and feel. Through rooftop beehives and educational biodiversity programs, we help our clients meet their environmental goals while engaging communities and strengthening their brands.
You can find our work in (and on) thousands of properties across North America and Europe, driven by a belief that business and biodiversity can thrive together.
Learn more at alveole.buzz
Opportunity: Urban Beekeeper
Location: London and surrounding area
Type of contract: Independent Contractor
Time commitment: Flexible
Starting date: As soon as possible
Looking for a flexible way to share your beekeeping expertise? Want more time with your hands in hives? Weâre building a network of independent beekeeper partners across cities. We will need support this season and we want to hear from passionate, skilled beekeepers who are interested in joining our community!
Ideally you are based in:
- Central London or Greater London Area
- Suffolk
- Margate
What you'll do for Alvéole as an Urban Beekeeper:
- Maintain honey bee hives at client sites on a three-week service cycle, performing a range of tasks to support colony health throughout the beekeeping season.
- Install new hives and related equipment at client locations.
- Conduct routine hive inspections and maintenance.
- Be responsible for the complete honey harvest directly from the hives (targeting a yield of 30 pounds per hive per season) 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 AlvĂ©oleâs 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 AlvĂ©oleâs services, including beehives, beehomes, and biodiversity data collection.
- Complete accurate digital records and service reports using AlvĂ©oleâs tools (e.g., Zuper)
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Whatâs in It for You:
- Work for yourself: Do what you do best without the level of oversight and commitment that comes with joining a company as an employee.
- Share the wonderful world of bees: Lead workshops and be an ambassador for pollinators and food systems, bringing your bees-for-brains expertise to an engaged city audience that's eager to learn.
- A global beekeeping network: Join our Hive-Mind! Youâll be part of a world-wide network of beekeepers to review data, troubleshoot, and grow with.
- Competitive compensation: Get paid a base rate paid monthly for every contract you take on, regardless of seasonal fluctuations or weather.
- Custom scheduling: We build your schedules around your capacity and availability.
- Focus on the bees: Your focus is on bee health and client visits. We take care of all the internal back and forth and administration!
What you bring:
- 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 driverâs license and reliable access to a vehicle.
- Comfort working at heights, ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand/finger motions) and lifting up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance.
- Comfort with the reality of beekeeping hazards (stings, heavy lifting, inclement weather, etc.).
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Note: This opportunity is best suited to beekeepers who manage their own colonies or already provide beekeeping services to clients of their own. If you don't meet the criteria but are interested in learning about other ways to partner with Alvéole, please write talent@alvéole.buzz.
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Some roles at Alvéole require proficiency in English and/or French due to collaboration with clients, partners, and team members across North America. Specific language requirements for this position can be found in the qualifications section above.
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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.
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