Job Description

Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for a Beauty Technician (Maternity Cover - 1 Year Fixed Term) to join our team.
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salary: 15,315 rising to 15,636 per annum (Full time equivalent 24,331 - 24,841 per annum) (Professional Services Grade 4 & 4a)
Job Type: Fixed Term MAT cover for 1 year
Part Time 26 hours per week Mon - off, Tues - 9.00-13.00 (4 hrs), Wed - 8.30-16.00 (7 hrs), Thurs - 9.30-20.00 (10 hrs), Fri - 8.30-14.00 (5 hrs)
Term time only 36 weeks + 3 weeks per year
Closing Date: 14th August 2025
About Us:
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested 65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is 45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.
Beauty Technician - The Role:
Are you passionate about beauty therapy and eager to inspire the next generation of therapists? Wiltshire College & University Centre is on the lookout for a dedicated Beauty Technician to join our dedicated team at the Salisbury campus.
As a Beauty Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of our Beauty salons and theory rooms.
Beauty Technician - Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining Salon Efficiency: Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the Beauty salons and theory rooms.
• Managing Appointments: Oversee the reception area, assess students on reception duties, and monitor client appointments.
• Preparing for Success: Prepare products and equipment for beauty treatments and manage sterilising cabinets and associated materials for classes and salon sessions.
• Stock Control: Conduct weekly stock checks to ensure we are well-equipped for all salon activities.
• Student Support: Provide guidance and support to students, contributing to their individual learning plans.
• Client Interaction: Handle general enquiries from students and clients, ensuring a welcoming and professional salon environment.

Beauty Technician - You:
To excel in this role, you should have:

• Relevant Experience: Previous experience in a similar role within the beauty therapy industry.
• Qualifications: Level 2/3 in Beauty or equivalent. An Assessor qualification (D32/33, A1, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Health & Safety Knowledge: A solid understanding of current Health and Safety requirements and basic first aid knowledge.
• Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Team Player: Strong teamwork skills with the ability to build rapport easily with colleagues, students, and clients.
• Commitment to Education: A willingness to contribute to students' learning journeys, helping them gain the knowledge needed to pass their courses successfully.

You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to providing excellent education and training. We offer a collaborative environment where your skills and passion can make a real difference in shaping the future of aspiring hair professionals.
Beauty Technician -- Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days, pro rata annual leave for Professional Service Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Beauty Technician -- Application Process:
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
To submit your application for this exciting Beauty Technician opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.
PLEASE NOTE:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
INDLOW
Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.
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