0.8 Hair Technician

Salary: £22,071.09 gross per annum pro rata

Hours: 29.6 hours per week/52 weeks per year

Work pattern:Monday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Tuesday 8.30 am to 5pm, Thursday 8.30 am to 7pm, Friday 8.30 is to 12.30pm (30-minute lunch break Mon, Tues, and Thurs)

Contract Type: Fixed term contract to 30 June 2025 or the return of the post holder whichever is sooner

At the college, we have our very own commercial Academy Hair & Beauty Studio, including:

Four Hairdressing Salons
Spa Facilities
Specialist Barbering Salon
Nail Room
Four Beauty Therapy Studios
Media Makeup Studio

The facilities are equipped to the highest standard and all sessions are supervised by very experienced and highly qualified staff. The Salons are run so as to enable students to experience a real working environment and develop their skills like they would in the industry. Thanks to our first-class choice of courses and strong links with local and national employers, our students can look forward to outstanding careers. But that's not all, join our dedicated staff and you can too.

The Role

You will assist and facilitate the lecturers and students in a practical realistic working environment, issuing kits, uniforms, products, equipment and stock. You will also support the centre in moving forward meeting the demands of the industry and the needs of staff and students. The post holder will also be responsible for health and safety of the curriculum and support the development of the commercial offer within the Spa Academy and the development of sustained links with schools to drive recruitment.

What we are looking for

You must have at least a NVQ Level 3 qualification in Hairdressing (or equivalent) as well as Level 2 English and Maths. Experience in stock control and Health & Safety at work is essential, as are Excellent Customer Services Skills. Experience of working in a retail environment and working on a busy reception area is desirable.

What makes us an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family-friendly policies
Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.

Please click apply and we will email you the full JD, PS & application form. Please demonstrate clearly on your application form how you meet the criteria detailed in the person specification.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 23 September 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference Number: 2312