Hair and Beauty Technician

Havant & South Downs College; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Hair & Beauty Technician for a permanent role at their South Downs campus. This position is dedicated to ensuring a vibrant training salon meets the needs of students and staff. Key responsibilities include stock management, cleaning duties, client booking, and supporting students. Ideal candidates will demonstrate relevant experience in the industry, strong organizational skills, and the ability to engage with clients and staff effectively. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Access to training and coaching

Generous pension plans

Ample time off

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant industrial/subject experience.
• Experience of working in a training salon setting is desirable.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Check stock of products and electrical equipment.
• Assist with updating all risk assessments & COSHH.
• Clean salons after each session and deep clean weekly.
• Check and clean all electrical equipment.
• Assist with assessing students working on reception.
• Welcome clients and manage bookings.
• Handle cash and secure money at day end.

Skills

Time management skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job description

Hair & Beauty Technician

Job Title: Hair & Beauty Technician

Department: Hair & Beauty (Service Industries)

Campus: South Downs

Salary: Grade 3 Spine Point 10 - £23,895.82 (actual salary £14,788.33)

Contract Type: Permanent 27 hours

About the Role

Joining a busy and vibrant training salon your role will focus on ensuring that student and staff needs are met in line with inclusive learning. You will assist with the daily requirement to prepare salons for practical lessons ensuring required product and equipment are available.

Responsibilities

• Stock checking of all products and electrical equipment / assist with stock order and replenishing all stock in salons
• Assist with updating all risk assessments & COSHH
• Cleaning duties to include, the cleaning of all salons after every session and a deep clean of each salon once a week using check sheets.
• Cleaning & checking of all electrical equipment in both hairdressing & beauty therapy
• Assisting with assessing of students working on reception.
• Welcoming clients, booking in and cancellation of clients, in person and over the telephone
• Handling money, taking money, organising change for the till, cashing up and securing money at the end of the day/session. To assist with the updating of social media with events for our curriculum area

Requirements

• Relevant industrial/subject experience
• Experience of working in training salon setting is desirable.
• Knowledge Microsoft office applications, including word & excel.
• Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Benefits

• Invest in Your Growth: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
• Generous Pension Plans: Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Ample Time Off: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Exclusive Discounts: Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.

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Application

How to apply

We strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail] and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.

For more information on the position itself, please connect with Donna Wilmshurt – [e-mail] for any queries. Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CV’s.