Hair and Beauty Receptionist/Technician

Job Title: Hair and Beauty Receptionist/Technician

Location: Birmingham

Salary: 22,728 - 25,433 per annum - SS1

Job type: Full time, Permanent

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024.

The Role:

Are you passionate about Hair and Beauty and thrive within a client-focused environment?

We are seeking a dedicated Hair and Beauty Receptionist/Technician to join our team. This unique role combines reception duties and some technician support, with your knowledge of Hair and Beauty to deliver outstanding service to clients, whilst offering high-quality support for both staff and students.

Within this role, you will support the day-to-day operations of the Hair and Beauty Commercial Salon sessions. You will be required to carry out reception duties, including welcoming clients, scheduling appointments and answering enquiries. Additionally, you will support in ensuring that treatment areas are prepared, equipment is maintained, and stock is monitored.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a client facing role along with knowledge of hair and beauty treatments, brands and products which will be instrumental in advising clients correctly and ensuring that practical sessions are fully equipped.

Your contribution will be key in creating an organised environment and an excellent student experience.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 26 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contribution- 20. 9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 20th October 2024.

Interview Dates - TBC.

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Hair Technician, Beauty Technician, Junior Beauty Therapist, Beautician, Beauty Specialist, Nail Technician, Admin, Administrative Assistant, Secretary, Support Administrator, Company Receptionist, Customer Support, Client Service, Customer Service Administrator will also be considered for this role.