Qualified Lead Nail Technician - Sculpt Beauty, Bedford

Townhouse; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Commission and bonuses on top of your

Annual Christmas party

10% commission on product sales

Birthday pamper party

75% off treatments for family

50% off Townhouse products

Refer a friend bonus

Monthly team social budget

Clear career progression

Job summary

Townhouse, the UK’s leading luxury nail salon brand, is hiring a Shift Leader/Senior Nail Technician in Bedford. You will conduct high-quality nail treatments while supervising the team and maintaining Townhouse’s premium standards.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy or Nail Technology or equivalent, with full-time availability including weekends. You will play a key part in delivering exceptional client experiences and promoting product sales in a busy salon environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy or Nail Technology or equivalent.
• Experience as Shift Leader or Salon Supervisor or Senior Nail Technician preferred.
• Full-time availability including weekends likely required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nail treatments while taking on supervisory duties.
• Oversee day-to-day salon operations to ensure smooth running.
• Set a positive tone and foster teamwork among staff.
• Deliver outstanding service and address customer concerns professionally.
• Open/close duties, maintain cleanliness, and assist with inventory.

Skills

Nail Technician

Shift Leadership

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy or Nail Technology

Job description

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 22 Oct 2026

Description

Want to be part of the UK’s No.1 voted Nail Salon?

Townhouse is the leading global luxury nail salon brand, known for revolutionising the nail care experience with premium treatments in beautiful spaces. Founded by Juanita Huber-Millet, we are dedicated to reinventing the salon experience, through bespoke treatments and attention to detail. Featured in Made in Chelsea, Vogue, Tatler, SheerLuxe and Glamour, we now have 40+ salons across the UK and US. We’re the most talked about name in modern nail care, committed to exceptional experiences for our clients and our teams.

About Sculpt Beauty

Sculpt Beauty is where wellness meets technology. We pair the latest beauty and body technology with treatments designed to help clients look good and feel good, in a calm, welcoming space. We're proud to work in partnership with Townhouse, the UK nail brand known for its signature manicures and pedicures, so you get the energy of an independent salon with the training, standards and team benefits of an established brand behind you.

Our fantastic benefits include:

• Free parking on site
• Commission and bonuses on top of your pay
• Annual Christmas party for the whole team- Trips abroad as incentives for upselling treatments and products
• 10% commission on product sales, plus regular promotions and incentives
• One extra day of paid holiday for every full year with us, up to 5 extra days
• Birthday pamper party: you and a friend each get a free signature manicure or pedicure and a glass of prosecco (or a non-alcoholic alternative) in your birthday month
• 75% off treatments for you and your immediate family, up to two a month (not Fridays, Saturdays or December; excludes extensions and bespoke nail art)
• 50% off Townhouse products
• Refer a friend bonus: £300 for a Nail Artist, £400 for a Shift Leader and £500 for a Salon Manager
• Monthly team social budget
• A clear career pathway with transparent routes to promotion and pay progression

Responsibilities:

• As Shift Leader/ Senior Nail Technician you will be conducting treatments whilst taking on supervisory responsibilities.
• Keep a close eye on day-to-day activities, assist the team in a smooth running of the salon.
• Set the tone for teamwork and positivity, fostering a collaborative atmosphere among our salon staff.
• Ensure every customer receives outstanding service that aligns with Townhouse’s high standards and address any concerns or issues professionally.
• Opening and closing duties, maintain cleanliness and organisation, and assist with inventory management and stock control.
• Onboard new team members, providing guidance and ongoing support to help them succeed.
• Monitor team performance and address any concerns promptly. Work with the senior team to implement plans for performance improvement when needed.
• Assist in creating and maintaining staff schedules, ensuring we have the right team in place during busy times.
• Drive salon team to actively recommend and sell Townhouse nail care products tailored to each client’s needs, contributing to salon retail targets.
• Work within a cluster of salons, you may be required to work in other salons.

Requirements and qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy, Nail Technology or an equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrate previous experience as a Shift Leader/ Salon Supervisor or Senior Nail Technician.
• Must have full time availability, including weekends.
• Have knowledge of nail products, techniques, and current trends.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and excellent manual dexterity.

Join us at Townhouse, where your role as a Nail Artist is not just a job - it's an opportunity to shine, create, and make every client feel extraordinary.

Townhouse is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse, supportive, and empowering workplace.

Company Overview

Why Townhouse? Great question. If you ask our Team Members (our term for the incredible people working with us), you’ll find a variety of reasons. For some, it’s about being part of an organisation that’s shaking up a stale industry. For others, it’s our commitment to our employees’ growth, wellness, and happiness. Not to mention, we’re rapidly becoming recognised for our workplace culture and ethics.