Beauty Therapist

Colchester City Council; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester City Council is seeking a Level 3 Beauty Therapist to join the Beauty Team at Aqua Springs. This role offers an opportunity to work in a luxurious environment, delivering high-standard treatments while maximizing retail sales. The position involves flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, with excellent development and training opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlements

Free Activa gym access

Reduced gym membership costs

Travel and online retail discounts

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Beauty Therapy required.
• Essential Massage Qualification and Gel Nails needed.
• Additional qualifications like Aromatherapy or Reflexology are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of beauty therapy treatments.
• Drive retail sales of beauty products.
• Flexible working to include weekends and holidays.

Skills

Passion for the beauty industry

Ability to drive retail sales

Customer service skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy

NVQ Level 3 in Beauty Therapy

Essential Massage Qualification

Gel Nails Qualification

Job description

Contract type:Permanent

Working hours:Full-time (37 hours per week) and Part-time hours available

Interviews will be held as and when applicants are successfully shortlisted, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should the positions be filled, therefore early submission of your application is encouraged.

An enhancedDisclosure andBarring Service (DBS) with a Children BarredList check is required for this post.

Colchester City Council is committed to delivering high-quality and accessible services to residents, visitors and businesses. They are a local government authority providing a diverse range of public and commercial services across Colchester, the second largest district in Essex.

We are currently recruiting for a Level 3 (or equivalent) Beauty Therapist to become a member of the Beauty Team at Aqua Springs.

Aqua Springs provides customers with the ultimate spa experience with the complete environment for rest and relaxation along with luxurious beauty therapy treatments.

With a passion for the industry, you will have what it takes to deliver the facility high standards. You will also need to demonstrate the ability to drive retail sales of beauty products and maximise treatments. Monthly commission reflecting sales targets will be a key performance indicator.

The successful candidate will need a strong background in Beauty Therapy with an in-depth knowledge of various therapies.

You will work to a rota pattern which includes weekend working but have a flexible approach to working hours is required and evening, weekend and bank holiday work is essential. Additional hours may be available to cover for annual leave and sickness.

Qualifications and skills required

• A minimum NVQ Level 2 & 3 (or equivalent) in Beauty Therapy
• Essential Massage Qualification & Gel nails
• Additional qualifications would also be a benefit -
• Aromatherapy and/or Reflexology Qualification, Intimate waxing & LVL Lashes Training and/or Qualificatio

What we offer

• The Council encourages all employees to maximise their potential. You will be entitled to join an attractive pension scheme and will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, including two extra company holidays during the Christmas period.

Other benefits include:

• Free Activa gym
• Reduced Gym membership costs, travel and online retail discounts
• Excellent training, development and progression opportunities within the Council

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Operations Manager, Harry Whitehead,[e-mail] Senior Beauty Therapist, Anousha [e-mail]

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