April – September 2027
The Honeybee Man is a family-run commercial beekeeping business based on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border. We’re looking for an experienced commercial beekeeper to join our team for the 2027 season, working closely alongside our head beekeeper, Andre.
This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who is confident working with bees and enjoys being part of a small, family-run business. You’ll be our head beekeeper’s right-hand person, helping manage our apiaries and supporting the day-to-day running of the beekeeping operation.
The role will include:
- Regular hive inspections and colony management
- Assessing colony health, strength and development
- Swarm management and general husbandry
- Supporting queen and colony management
- Assisting with nucleus colony production when required
- Preparing colonies for honey production and honey harvesting
- Keeping accurate hive inspection and production records
- Driving between apiaries and transporting equipment as required
- General apiary and beekeeping equipment maintenance
- Working alongside our head beekeeper to keep the day-to-day operation running smoothly
- Taking responsibility for tasks and working independently when required
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous commercial beekeeping experience
- Is confident carrying out hive inspections independently
- Has a good understanding of honeybee behaviour, colony management and swarm control – knowledge of Queen rearing a bonus
- Is practical, reliable and organised
- Is happy working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Can work independently but also enjoys being part of a small team
- Has a full driving licence – essential
- Is physically fit and comfortable with the practical demands of commercial beekeeping
- Is comfortable keeping accurate records
- Has the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the position
What we offer:
- April–September 2027 seasonal position
- Salary dependent on experience
- Accommodation assistance may be provided
- The opportunity to experience commercial beekeeping in the UK
- A varied role working across a growing family-run beekeeping business
- The opportunity to work closely with an experienced commercial beekeeper and become an integral part of the team
We’re particularly interested in hearing from experienced beekeepers from the Southern Hemisphere who are looking to spend a season working in the UK. To apply: Please send us your CV, details of your commercial beekeeping experience, the type and scale of operation you’ve worked with, and your availability for April–September 2027.
Please note: applicants must already have the relevant right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
We look forward to hearing from you! Andre & Jane Cardona
Please email: [email protected]