Senior florist

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.8 yr

typical

Sector

Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Care for, prepare, and utilise fresh botanical materials to create designs to meet the bespoke requirements of clients.

Consult with wedding and event clients to develop design concepts

Create complex floral arrangements, bouquets, and large-scale installations

Source and condition flowers and foliage from suppliers and markets

Price and cost floristry orders accurately to maintain profitability

Supervise junior florists and delegate tasks on busy event days

Dress event venues and set up floral displays on the day

Advanced floral design techniques - hand-ties, structured arrangements, and installations

Wedding and event consultation, design proposal, and planning

Flower conditioning, seasonal availability, and sustainable sourcing

Colour theory, design principles, and current floristry trends

Cost calculation, pricing, and running profitable floristry projects

Supervising and supporting junior florists and apprentices

Ready to look for a place?

See live Senior florist apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.