Senior Massage Therapist

Borough of Lambeth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in London is seeking a Senior Massage Therapist to provide personalized treatment and care for clients. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to consult clients on their massage needs. You will be responsible for maintaining treatment records, promoting wellness, and maintaining cleanliness in your work area. This part-time position offers flexibility with up to 12 hours per week expected. Apply by 8th February 2026 to join a community-focused team.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing therapeutic massages and client consultations.
• Ability to maintain accurate client treatment records.
• Proficiency in adjusting techniques based on client preferences.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to determine their massage needs.
• Guide clients through service offerings and recommend treatments.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Perform various types of massages based on client needs.

Skills

Therapeutic massage techniques

Client consultation

Detail-oriented record keeping

Knowledge of wellness

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Lambeth Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1EG, United Kingdom and 1 more

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Job Description

Senior Massage Therapist REF: 2587

£22 per hour

Flexible Hours Contract

About Us:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic Neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London\'s largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas\'s Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Active Lambeth is the leisure service run by Lambeth Council and operates from 8 locations across the borough. There are four leisure centres with swimming pools, sports halls, an ice rink, outdoor sports facilities and standalone lifestyle and fitness centres, as well as Family Leisure Zones, Karaoke booths, Climbing Walls and treatment rooms.

Lambeth offers a range of activities in its leisure centres with sports halls being used by block bookers for activities such as football, basketball and volleyball, while spaces are also hired out on an hourly basis for activities such as badminton, squash and pickleball.

On the fitness side, a range of classes are offered in studios and spin studios, while there are a range of other spaces used for gymnastics, trampolining, meetings & conferences,

About the Role:

The day-to-day duties of a Massage Therapist may include a combination of the following:

• Conferring with clients in order to schedule appointment and sessions
• Consulting with clients to gauge their massage needs and preferences and adjusting techniques to meet their individual needs
• Guiding clients through the service offerings, helping them to choose what type of massage would be most appropriate for them
• Maintaining a detailed history of each client, including information like chronic illness, medication, lifestyle, and past injuries
• Informing the client about available massage treatments and providing advice as to which treatments may be the most beneficial to them
• Performing therapeutic massages and applying the correct level of pressure to specific areas of the body
• Providing clients with advice about things like posture, relaxation techniques, and stretching, for improved general wellbeing
• Promoting and advertising their business when self-employed
• If necessary, referring clients to medical professionals
• Travelling to corporate locations to deliver on-site massages for employees when necessary
• Evaluating clients’ soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion
• Consulting with clients about their medical histories and any problems with stress and/or pain in order to determine whether massage would be helpful
• Massaging and kneading the muscles and soft tissues of the human body in order to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries or wellness maintenance
• Preparing and blending oils, and applying the blends to clients’ skin
• Discussing with other health care professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists in order to develop treatment plans for clients
• Maintaining detailed and accurate treatment records of clients
• Attending and participating in meetings and training sessions
• Responsible of maintain the cleanliness of towels and linens.

Successful candidate maybe asked to work up to 12 hours per week if required.

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 8 th February 2026.

Shortlisting date: 10 th & 11 th February 2026

Interview Date: 18 th & 19 th February 2026

The Lambeth recruitment statement describes a commitment to equal opportunities and safer recruitment. We are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of accreditations, please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers

Job Info

• Job Identification 2587
• Job Category Leisure and Events
• Posting Date 01/27/2026, 11:10 AM
• Apply Before 02/08/2026, 11:00 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 27 Brixton Station Road, London, SW9 8QQ, GB