Spa Beauty Therapist

inploi; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable spa company in Bedford is seeking a Beauty Therapist to provide high-quality services in a serene environment. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Beauty qualification and excellent communication skills, with strong time management. The role includes providing a variety of therapeutic and beauty treatments and assisting guests with product selections. We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for training and career progression, alongside several employee benefits including discounts and bonuses.

Benefits

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

Free use of spa facilities

Retail commission opportunities

Free day passes for family

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Desire to deliver consistently high standards.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Friendly, genuine, and warm towards guests and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of holistic, therapeutic, and beauty treatments.
• Assist guests with selecting products from the retail offerings.
• Ensure high standards of service are maintained.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Friendly and approachable

Education

Level 3 Beauty qualification or equivalent

Job description

SPA BEAUTY THERAPIST | £14.26 per hour

Aqua Sana Forest Spa is an award-winning spa offering a combination of experiences, products and treatments. Each spa – one at each Center Parcs location – is uniquely designed, with up to 25 spa experience rooms to explore. There is also an extensive range of face and body treatments available to book, carried out by expert therapists using products from the finest product houses including Elemis, Comfort Zone and VOYA.

Aqua Sana Forest Spa is extremely popular and is accessible to both guests staying on the Village as a Center Parcs guest, and external guests who visit Aqua Sana Forest Spa during Spa Days and Spa Breaks.

Discover extraordinary benefits

Enjoy heavily discounted Center Parcs breaks, free use of our spa facilities, opportunities to earn retail commission, free day passes for you and your family, and discounts in our restaurants and retail outlets.

Stay up to date with new trends and skills

We offer in-house training on beauty brand treatments, along with wellness and holistic therapies. We even create our own treatments, drawing upon the experience and skills of our Therapist family.

Career progression opportunities

Alongside our in‑house training and development of new skills, you will also have the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications.

A unique working environment

Our tranquil spa is tucked away in the heart of the forest.

Work with like‑minded people

A friendly and welcoming team who are passionate about wellbeing and beauty, and keen to share their knowledge and skills.

Aqua Sana Spa is proud to work with some of the most luxurious skincare brands available on the market, namely Elemis and VOYA. From massages to manicures, facials to full body treatments, you will love providing our range of holistic, therapeutic, express and beauty treatments. You will also assist our guests to select the perfect items from our comprehensive retail offering.

Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Woburn Forest, as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey

ABOUT YOU

We have six spa locations across UK and Ireland. Each one offers something a little different, with different spa experiences, layouts and surroundings, but one thing they have in common is the people. Making our guests feel amazing is at the heart of what we do.

When you step through our doors, we want you to:

• Have a desire to deliver consistently high standards
• Be able to prepare well and keep to a timetable
• Be naturally cheerful, friendly and approachable
• Have excellent communication skills.

Essential qualifications

• Level 3 Beauty qualification or equivalent
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships at all levels
• Friendly, genuine and warm towards guests and colleagues
• Ability to utilise excellent time management skills and use own initiative and teamwork

Desirable requirements

• Previous experience working with a well‑known beauty brand
• Previous experience working within a spa / beauty environment
• Proven retail experience

HOURS OF WORK

We have full and part‑time contracts available, with shifts falling between 9.30am and 8pm, including some weekends. For full‑time roles you will only be required to work 2 out of 4 weekends.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

Your training at Aqua Sana Spa doesn’t stop with your induction; it’s only the beginning. We offer regular in‑house training courses so you can keep ahead of new treatments and wellness trends, and your individual development will be supported every step of the way.

Health and wellbeing are central to our ethos, so we actively encourage our staff to use the spa facilities free of charge because a relaxed and happy team are an amazing asset for us and our guests. And as the work can be quite physical, we restrict massage to 4.5 hours a day.

As well as a free uniform, your retail commission, huge discounts off breaks at Center Parcs, discounts in our retail outlets and restaurants and free day passes for you and your friends or family, our other benefits include:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 11th February 2026

Interviews to be held: Week Commencing 11th February 2026

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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