At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily operations, assist students, and prepare materials for floristry courses.
- Company: Cambridge Flower School, a creative hub for aspiring florists.
- Benefits: 28 days holiday, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for growth in a vibrant setting.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and nurture creativity in a hands-on learning space.
- Qualifications: Floristry experience and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
The Cambridge Flower School is a specialist training provider focused on floristry skills.
Based 7 miles north of Cambridge, the school offers courses and workshops for learners ranging from beginners to experienced florists.
It combines practical, hands-on teaching with a supportive, professional learning environment.
The school values creativity, attention to detail, and excellent service for every learner and visitor.
We are looking for an experienced administrator with floristry skills to join our small team.
This is a wide and varied role, and we are looking for someone who combines strong organisational skills and commercial floristry experience, to take ownership of the day-to-day administration and course preparation for the school.
- Supports the smooth running of the school through day-to-day administrative tasks, including managing emails and phone enquiries, maintaining course bookings and student records, and preparing documents and materials for classes.
- Welcoming and assisting students and visitors, handling payments and basic invoicing, and ensuring classrooms and floral materials are prepared before sessions.
- Help with ordering and organising flowers and supplies, maintaining a tidy and safe workspace, and providing general support to tutors during courses and onsite events.
- Floristry experience (essential)
- Strong communication and customer service skills to interact professionally with students, tutor, and suppliers.
- Administrative assistance to manage bookings, records, schedules, and basic reporting accurately.
- Basic finance skills to handle payments, invoicing, and reconciliation with attention to detail.
- Good organisational and time-management abilities, with capacity to prioritise tasks in a busy setting.
- Comfort working in a practical, creative environment; prior experience in education, hospitality, or retail is beneficial.
- Competence with common office software (e. g., email, spreadsheets, word processing); experience with basic website editing is an advantage.
- School based throughout the week, with occasional weekend and evening support as needed.
- Flexibility with hours (depending on course start times).
- Monday – Friday with one Saturday per month (day in lieu) preferred. xsabvtc
- Holiday entitlement 28 days including bank holidays.
- Full-time position (37.5 hours per week) - Closing date for applications 6th November 2026. - Please email your C. V. with details of your relevant work experience to
- Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
School Manager in Draycott employer: The Cambridge Flower School
The Cambridge Flower School is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and creative work environment just north of Cambridge. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from hands-on training in floristry while enjoying a supportive team culture that values creativity and attention to detail. The school provides ample opportunities for growth within the role, ensuring that every team member can thrive in their passion for floristry education.
Contact Details:
The Cambridge Flower School Recruitment Team
