Apprentice

TONY&GUY; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

28 days leave

Complimentary services

Retail discounts

Staff events

Global career progression

Job summary

TONI&GUY invites applicants to join The Hairdressing Apprenticeship Experience, an 18–24-month program blending salon and regional training, including our London Academy, culminating in a Hair Professional Standard Level 2.

Working a full 40-hour week across shifts, you will receive £8.00 per hour, 28 days paid leave, free Cut & Colour services, retail discounts, and opportunities for global brand events and career progression within TONI&GUY.

Qualifications

• No prior hairdressing experience required; full training provided.
• Strong communication and customer-service mindset.
• Genuine passion for hair and fashion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a brand ambassador for TONI&GUY and deliver premium client experiences.
• Provide professional shampoo treatments to enhance client satisfaction.
• Offer hospitality and refreshments to clients.
• Maintain impeccable salon presentation at all times.

Skills

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Willing to learn

Customer service

Job description

The Hairdressing Apprenticeship Experience

Embark on an enriching 18-24-month journey in hairdressing as an apprentice, where training takes place either in the salon or regional training centre with our exceptional in‑house educators and assessors or at our renowned Flagship Academy in TONI&GUY London. Upon completion of the program, apprentices achieve a Hair Professional Standard Level 2 accreditation.

Schedule:

Work a full 40-hour week, with a mix of shifts to cover the opening hours of the business

What's Included:

• Competitive pay at £8:00 per hour.
• Fully paid hairdressing training, with the opportunity to pursue our prestigious TONI&GUY Vardering program upon completion at our esteemed London Academy.
• Enjoy 28 days of paid annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Receive regular complimentary Cut & Colour services.
• Benefit from discounts on retail products.
• Staff events
• Access unparalleled career advancement opportunities on a global scale, ranging from Salon Management and Franchise Partner roles to Support Office Management positions.

What We Are Looking For

• A genuine passion for a hairdressing career that celebrates creativity, style, and boundless possibilities.
• A sincere dedication to delivering exceptional experiences to our clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt communication styles to connect and build rapport with diverse individuals and personalities.
• No prior experience in hairdressing or salon work is required; we provide comprehensive training.

Your Responsibilities

• Serve as a brand ambassador for TONI&GUY, ensuring every client receives an authentic, relaxing, and top‑tier hairdressing experience.
• Enhance client satisfaction by delivering professional and soothing shampoo treatments.
• Extend warm hospitality to all clients, offering and providing refreshments as needed.
• Always maintain the impeccable presentation of the salon.

Please note that enrolment onto our apprenticeship program is subject to the successful completion of an 8 week fixed‑term position as Salon Support - your suitability for a subsequent apprenticeship with us will be assessed and evaluated during this time.

Some apprentices may have the opportunity to participate in global brand activities, including stage work, backstage assistance, and involvement in prestigious events like London Fashion Week and Salon International.

We firmly believe that skills, potential, and passion manifest in various forms. At TONI&GUY, we embrace individuality and strive to dismantle barriers.