Technician - Hair and Beauty

Waltham Forest; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is looking for a candidate to provide technical support for Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy courses. The role involves delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining stock control, preparing salon sessions, and supervising students. The institution offers a supportive environment with a variety of benefits like a pension scheme, employee assistance, and discounts. Join a highly-rated college focused on employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay

NUS Employee discount

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Sodexo benefits scheme

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the delivery of Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy courses.
• Deliver excellent customer service to clients and staff.
• Maintain stock control and inventory for the salon.
• Prepare and organise the salons for training sessions.
• Monitor and supervise students within the salon.

Job description

The purpose of this role is to provide technical support for the delivery of Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy courses. Your role will be to deliver excellent customer service to our clients and staff and to make sure that on a day‑to‑day basis the Hair & Beauty Salon/Reception is running efficiently and effectively. Your main job activities include maintaining stock control and inventory, preparing and organising the salons for each session and training, monitoring and supervising students within the salon.

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state‑of‑the‑art industry‑standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future‑ready and equipped for success.

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.