4 Hairdressing / Beauty jobs in Colchester

Beauty Therapist

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 13 June 2025


• Salary: £24,441 per year, pro rata


• Hours: Full time


• Closing date: 06 July 2025


• Location: Colchester, Essex


• Remote working: On-site only


• Company: Colchester City Council


• Job type: Permanent


• Job reference: COLREQ01479

Summary

• Contract type: Permanent


• Working hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) and Part-time hours available

Interviews will be held as and when applicants are successfully shortlisted, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should the positions be filled, therefore early submission of your application is encouraged.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children Barred List check is required for this post.

Colchester City Council is committed to delivering high-quality and accessible services to residents, visitors and businesses. They are a local government authority providing a diverse range of public and commercial services across Colchester, the second largest district in Essex.

We are currently recruiting for a Level 3 (or equivalent) Beauty Therapist to become a member of the Beauty Team at Aqua Springs.

Aqua Springs provides customers with the ultimate spa experience with the complete environment for rest and relaxation along with luxurious beauty therapy treatments.

With a passion for the industry, you will have what it takes to deliver the facility high standards. You will also need to demonstrate the ability to drive retail sales of beauty products and maximise treatments. Monthly commission reflecting sales targets will be a key performance indicator.

The successful candidate will need a strong background in Beauty Therapy with an in-depth knowledge of various therapies.

You will work to a rota pattern which includes weekend working but have a flexible approach to working hours is required and evening, weekend and bank holiday work is essential. Additional hours may be available to cover for annual leave and sickness.

Qualifications and skills required

• A minimum NVQ Level 2 & 3 (or equivalent) in Beauty Therapy


• Essential Massage Qualification & Gel nails


• Additional qualifications would also be a benefit - Aromatherapy and/or Reflexology Qualification, Intimate waxing & LVL Lashes Training and/or Qualification

What we offer

The Council encourages all employees to maximise their potential. You will be entitled to join an attractive pension scheme and will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, including two extra company holidays during the Christmas period.

Other benefits include:

• Free Activa gym


• Reduced Gym membership costs, travel and online retail discounts


• Excellent training, development and progression opportunities within the Council

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Operations Manager, Harry Whitehead, or Senior Beauty Therapist, Anousha Humphrey.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

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An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children Barred List check is required for this post., We are currently recruiting for a Level 3 (or equivalent) Beauty Therapist to become a member of the Beauty Team at Aqua Springs.

Aqua Springs provides customers with the ultimate spa experience with the complete environment for rest and relaxation along with luxurious beauty therapy treatments.

With a passion for the industry, you will have what it takes to deliver the facility high standards. You will also need to demonstrate the ability to drive retail sales of beauty products and maximise treatments. Monthly commission reflecting sales targets will be a key performance indicator.

The successful candidate will need a strong background in Beauty Therapy with an in-depth knowledge of various therapies.

You will work to a rota pattern which includes weekend working but have a flexible approach to working hours is required and evening, weekend and bank holiday work is essential. Additional hours may be available to cover for annual leave and sickness.

Qualifications and skills required

A minimum NVQ Level 2 & 3 (or equivalent) in Beauty Therapy
Essential Massage Qualification & Gel nails, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Colchester City Council is committed to delivering high-quality and accessible services to residents, visitors and businesses. They are a local government authority providing a diverse range of public and commercial services across Colchester, the second largest district in Essex.

Aromatherapy and/or Reflexology Qualification, Intimate waxing & LVL Lashes Training and/or Qualification

What we offer

The Council encourages all employees to maximise their potential. You will be entitled to join an attractive pension scheme and will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, including two extra company holidays during the Christmas period.

Other benefits include:

Free Activa gym
Reduced Gym membership costs, travel and online retail discounts
Excellent training, development and progression opportunities within the Council