Job Description

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY to join Whatley Manor Hotel as Head Therapist within our 5

luxurious Aquarias Spa.
We are looking for an experienced and professional Head Therapist who will lead and develop our dedicated Spa Therapist team, delivering an outstanding Spa experience for our guests. You will define and develop a range of high quality treatments, products and services and maximise spa profitability through strong retail sales, promotions and stock control. As Head Therapist, the ideal candidate will have a solid background in beauty, ideally at Head Therapist level within a similar luxury environment. Ideally the holder of a recognised level 4 beauty qualification, with great team leadership qualities, someone who is able to spot the opportunities and see the bigger picture, and who possesses strong communication and coaching skills.

Whatley Manor

is a luxury 5hotel that operates like a house and feels like a home. Less than 30 minutes from Stroud, Nailsworth, Tetbury and Cirencester, we are commutable from many locations in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Bath & Bristol. This beautifully restored 18th century manor house hotel and spa offers a grown up getaway in the heart of the Cotswolds. Set in 12 acres of beautifully kept gardens, we have 23 individually decorated rooms and suites and a range of dining options including our Michelin starred restaurant 'The Dining Room' and Grey's, Whatley's answer to casual dining. We also have conference facilities and our very own cinema!

Aquarias Spa

is suitably equipped and beautifully designed. Facilities include: hydrotherapy pool, tepidarium, flotation pod, salt scrub and experience showers, steam rooms, infrared sauna, traditional sauna, gym and spa lounge. Our expert therapists craft world-class luxurious face and body treatments, using industry leading skin ranges Sothy's and Gaia.

Accolades:

Since opening in 2003 we have won many awards for the spa and dining. We have retained our 5 bubble rating in the Good Spa Guide and were listed in the Top 10 Eco-luxury spas in the UK by The Daily Telegraph. We are passionate leaders of Sustainable Hospitality, with achievements such as a Catey Sustainable Business Award. We are silver certificated through EarthCheck.

We have a range of different job opportunities. To find out more about us, please see www.whatleymanor.com. In particular, do watch our 'hotel film' .and check out our sustainability story.

Benefits:

As Head Therapist, you would enjoy generous pay and service charge, an outstanding working environment, free uniform, workplace pension, discounts at the hotel on room rates, food and beverage, spa days and products and discounts at other Pride of Britain properties, long service awards, generous employee referral scheme, employee assistance program, service enhanced holidays, free meals whilst on duty, free parking and above all great training and career opportunities. An extra bonus is that we close for Christmas to allow our team to enjoy quality time off with family and friends. We also enjoy paid birthday leave.

Please note

: We are a committed Disability Confident employer.

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Relocation assistance
Experience:

5 star luxury spa: 4 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 4 Beauty qualification (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person