Hair and Beauty Technican

Kirklees Council; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,267 - 26,567; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on retail and leisure

Reduced Metro travel

Job summary

Kirklees Council in Dewsbury is seeking a Hair and Beauty Technician to support the college salons, based at Pioneer Higher Skills Centre. The role focuses on assisting senior staff and teachers with salon operations and maintaining professional standards across salon and classroom spaces.

The ideal candidate will have a Hair or Beauty qualification (or equivalent) and proven experience in running a busy salon, with strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting

Qualifications

• Ideally, you’ll have a Hair or Beauty qualification (or equivalent) and demonstrable experience in a busy salon.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both young people and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Department, Programme Lead and Teachers with running the college salons.
• Ensure salon and classroom environments are fully equipped, prepared and maintained to a professional standard.
• Place orders and maintain product inventories.

Skills

Communication

Education

Hair/Beauty qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Reference: ATR97674

Application deadline: 16/08/2026

Salary: £26,267.00 - £26,567.00

Job Title

Hair and Beauty Technician

Location

Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, Dewsbury

Hours and Weeks per Year

16 hrs / 40 weeks

Job Description

In the role of Hair & Beauty Technician you’ll predominantly be based at Pioneer Higher Skills Centre in Dewsbury and your focus will be on supporting the Head of Department, Programme Lead and Teachers with the running of our college salons.

Your key responsibilities will be playing a vital support role within our team, ensuring that the salon and classroom environments are fully equipped, prepared and maintained to a professional standard. You will also be responsible for placing orders and maintaining product inventories.

Ideally, you’ll have a Hair or Beauty qualification (or be able to prove equivalent ability) and demonstrable experience in ensuring the day‑to‑day operation of a busy salon. It’s important that you’re able to communicate effectively, engage with young people and adults, and demonstrate our college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits, including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individual’s sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work‑life balance and welfare of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre‑employment checks, including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from the Department for Education.