FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Your membership is valid for 12 months from the date of payment, and a renewal reminder will be sent out before any future payments are processed.

  • Starter Membership has limited benefits but allows you to get a feel for the type of jobs on offer before committing to a Full Membership. As a Starter Member you will only be able to preview selected information about the vacancies, for full contact details and to apply for a vacancy, or to advertise a vacancy, you will need Full Membership.

  • You can upgrade from Starter Membership to Full Membership at any time, by clicking here and making the membership payment. Full Memberships run for 12 months, and it is not possible to downgrade to Starter Membership within this time.

  • No, once you have paid your initial membership fee there are no further fees or hidden costs. You will be invited to renew your membership after 12 months.

  • Sometimes we post opportunities for florists from non-floral businesses, for example TV production companies. These will be listed alongside the job vacancies and included in your vacancy alert emails, so you won’t miss anything.

  • No, once you have paid your initial membership fee there are no further fees or hidden costs. You will be invited to renew your membership after 12 months.

  • Sometimes we post opportunities for florists from non-floral businesses, for example TV production companies. These will be listed alongside the job vacancies and included in your vacancy alert emails, so you won’t miss anything.

  • Yes, you can cancel your membership at any time and remove your profile from the site by contacting us here, although no refunds will be given.

  • If you typically work outside the floral industry but would like to connect with our members, please contact us here. We will be able to advise you on whether a membership is right for you, or if we can help you in another way, for example by sharing a one-off opportunity with our members.

  • Yes, please contact us here.

APPLYING FOR A JOB

  • A lot of employers will be looking to hire someone who they know can hit the ground running, so a certain amount of experience will be preferred and sometimes requested. However, it really does vary depending on the job and employer.

    Sometimes a vacancy will require an experienced floral designer for a large event, and others require shop assistance which involves retail experience and a little additional hands-on help with the flowers.

    Freelancing can be a really great way to broaden your experience within the industry, but the most important thing is to be honest about your own capabilities so you and the employer both know what to expect.

  • No, we don’t ask you to specify this as we understand it depends on many factors such as experience, skills, travel, scope of work and so on. We recommend you discuss this directly with the employer. In our member resources you will find some helpful guidelines on what to charge as a freelancer.

  • Starter and Full Members receive vacancy alert emails when new jobs are listed, so you can see what is available in your area. Once we know we have a freelancer in your area we can also promote this.

  • It’s completely up to you how far you travel for a job, but considering traveling a little will open you up to a lot more jobs and opportunities. Our advice would be to look into the job fully before you decide if it’s too far for you to go. You may also want to double check if overnight accommodation is an option - some employers are very happy to cover the cost of an Airbnb for the right help - or ask about a contribution towards your travel costs.

  • Once you have joined with Full Membership you will have access to our vacancy profiles and to all the details you need to apply. All correspondence will be directly between you and the employer.

  • You will be paid directly by the florist or business you have worked for. Make sure you clearly state and agree your payment terms in writing beforehand and get a billing address. You will need to invoice for the hours worked once completed.

  • Yes, we highly recommend that you do have your own liability insurance. Some employers may ask to see confirmation of this.

  • Yes, please contact us here.

HIRING A FLORIST

  • We currently have over 250 members and our membership is growing every day. The majority of our members are freelance florists, some are dedicated freelancers and others freelance alongside running their own floristry business.

  • Join as a Full Member and you can place as many vacancy adverts as you need to, whenever you need to. We will notify all members that you have work available and those interested will contact you directly. From here you can liaise directly with the freelancer for more information and to agree terms.

  • Our florists profiles will help you get an understanding of a freelancers background, experience and floral style. They should be able to share examples of their work and if required, references. We always recommend that you liaise with the freelancer beforehand and consider a meeting if this is possible.

  • We strongly advise you share your vacancy details as soon as you can but inevitably you may sometimes need help at short notice. If this is the case, please let us know, and we will promote your vacancy to all members and advise you if there is anyone in particular who we think would be a good fit.

  • Our service covers the whole UK. If we don’t have a registered member in your area please let us know and we will do what we can to help find someone local or who is willing to travel.

  • Yes, we have an option for this on our vacancy listings, and we find freelancers do like to know what rate is being offered before they apply for a job. However, if your rate of pay depends on the experience or skills, you can say this. Some freelancers will also have their own set rate, so we recommend you discuss this directly and agree a rate in writing in advance.

  • Yes, please contact us here.

“I knew that I would be needing some extra help with Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day and I wanted to reach out to experienced florists that didn’t need much direction. The whole process was quick and easy and I found someone with amazing experience and skill who helped make a usually busy and stressful time go very smoothly.”

KATH, OF THE WILD