Technician - Hairdressing (Term Time Only + 4 Weeks)

Hopwood Hall; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopwood Hall in Rochdale invites applications for a Technician - Hairdressing (Term Time Only + 4 Weeks). The role supports teaching staff and students, maintaining training rooms and equipment, and assisting with learning activities. It requires Level 2/3 hair qualifications and at least 3 years in a related industry, with basic Word/Excel skills.

Evening work may be required. The post is permanent full-time, located in Rochdale, with a salary reflecting the pro rata arrangement and term-time

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a related industry.
• Level 2 and Level 3 hair qualifications required.
• Basic IT skills: Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to teaching staff by maintaining a safe, clean, and effective learning environment.
• Ensure staff and students have access to training rooms, products and equipment as required.
• Prepare and assist in set-up of learning activities; ensure materials/equipment are ready and retrieved after sessions.

Skills

Word

Excel

Education

Level 2 hair qualification

Level 3 hair qualification

Job description

Technician - Hairdressing (Term Time Only + 4 Weeks)

Application Deadline: 10 September 2026

Department: Hair, Beauty and Catering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Rochdale

Compensation: £24,795 per annum, i.e £26,123 pro rata per annum

Description

To facilitate the learning process by supporting staff and students in an effective learning environment

Key Responsibilities

• To provide direct support to teaching staff by maintaining outstanding working environment within the training rooms
• To work with and ensure that staff and students have access to training rooms, products and equipment as required
• To prepare and assist in in the set-up of learning activities ensuring all materials and equipment are prepared in readiness for practical sessions and retrieved after the activity has ceased
• Maintain and clean specialist equipment and be responsible for the security of equipment
• To report malfunctions of electrical and capital equipment and ensure repairs are completed
• Be responsible for ordering, monitoring requisitions, storekeeping and stock control for the HAB department
• To assist with the supervision of students in the training rooms, laundry facilities, storage rooms, portfolio room or salon
• To be responsible for the cleaning of specialist areas and equipment
• To perform domestic duties including laundry and supervise students in ancillary duties
• To oversee safe and hygienic working practices for staff and students
• To support in the organisation of student kits, equipment and uniforms, purchases and supplies
• Support off site provision when required, including promotional and marketing events
• Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge
• Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• level 2 and level 3 hair qualification

How Identified: Application

Desirable Criteria

• Level 2/ Level 3 Barbering qualification
• Safety in a work place (or willingness to work towards)

How Identified: Application/Interview

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 3 years in a related industry

How Identified: Application

Specialist Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Technical knowledge within the study programme area as defined by the course specification

How Identified: Application/Interview

IT Skills

Essential Criteria

• Basic Level in Microsoft applications particularly Word and Excel
• Willing to undertake training appropriate to the role.

How Identified: Application/Interview

This role may include one evening per week