Hair Designer Apprenticeship (L2)

Employer: The Lounge MK Ltd T/A Golson

Apprenticeship level: Intermediate

Possible start date: 10th September 2018

Working week: 39 hours per week

We are seeking someone to be a support to clients, team of hairdressers and the salon in helping provide excellent client service, help with welcoming procedures, housekeeping and training in technical skills as a hairdresser.

Current team of 4 stylists and 1 apprentice, we are hoping to add to our team. Including one on one training with our Salon Director in addition to the college day, we are keen to help train apprentices to be an excellent support to the operation of the salon on a day to day basis, train how to develop future client base, client service and to inspire your career path by taking part in the in-salon training on new techniques, cuts, styles & colours.

A small friendly salon, with a proud family feel with our clients, our standards of client service, training and team support are what we are proud of.

Responsibilities:

• Shampooing and conditioning hair
• Taking care of clients including providing refreshments, magazines, gowning and general comfort
• Making sure towels and supplies are ready for use
• Keeping the salon clean and tidy
• Greeting clients and visitors to the salon
• Assisting stylists with preparing clients for and during the service provided; this may include removing colours and blow drying under supervision.

Desired skills:

• Creativity.
• Good teamwork.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Organisational and time-keeping skills
• Excellent social skills to engage with clients

Personal qualities:

• Passionate about fashion and hair
• Strong attention to detail
• Good listener
• Able to follow instructions
• Hardworking
• Honest
• Openness to learning new ideas and techniques.
• Maintaining a friendly, professional manner.
• Well presentable

Desired qualifications:

• No formal hairdressing qualifications are required, as full training will be given.
• Desirable - Grade C/4 and above in both Maths and English (or equivalent)

Applications from school/College/university leavers will be welcomed and predicted qualifications will be accepted

Training:

Full Apprenticeship Standard in Hairdressing Professionals

• Teaching assessments and observations in the workplace.
• Ongoing training and support from the employer.
• College attendance (Bletchley Campus).
• Functional Skills (if required).
• Demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills along with safe working practices.
• End point assessment.