Hair Professional Apprentice

Under the mentorship of our Creative Director, Jamie, an industry expert well known & respected for his innovative techniques, consistently investing in his own professional development; including his work with the Fellowship for British Hairdressing, recently completing his Colour Masters with Schwarzkopf & currently his Assessors Accreditation; & his commitment to education, our Apprentice will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, inspiring environment, working alongside four other passionate hairdressers as well as two other hard-working Apprentices. You’ll learn the fundamentals of hair styling, cutting, colouring, amongst other aspects of the profession, & customer service, all whilst assisting stylists, maintaining salon upkeep & interacting with guests. Our Apprentice programme is thoughtfully structured to ensure you’re fully supported in developing your skills, creativity & confidence.

We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, attentive, reliable, excited about building an excellent future for themselves & ready to bring a positive energy to our salon team! This position requires the utmost dedication & a genuine passion for the hair industry & creativity. If all of this is a true fit for you, we’d love to hear from you, duties will include;

Salon preparation & maintenance; set up stylists’ stations with required trollies, tools & products; clean stations, mirrors, styling chairs, tools & other items regularly; sweep floors, take out rubbish/recycling, keep on top of cleanliness of sunbeds & cubicles throughout the day. Hair preparation; shampoo/condition/treat/scalp massage clients’ hair, apply/remove colours/foils under stylists’ direction; mix colour/lightener under supervision; towel dry, blow dry & prep hair as needed. Front desk & support; greet clients, assist with check-in & help make them comfortable - hang coats & offer refreshments; handle phone calls for appointments, inquiries & follow-ups; meticulously manage client records & update appointment schedules thoroughly. Product & retail knowledge; stock & organise hair care & colour products for in-salon use & retail; learn about products/colour benefits, ingredients & usage to enhance personal knowledge & sales skills; assist clients with product recommendations.

Training:

One on one training one evening a week with senior team, quarterly in house training with Schwarzkopf, international guest artists invited into the salon for a training day once a year & external education with Schwarzkopf both online & at their training academy in Manchester.

You will also attend college each week to train with other apprentices and be visited in the workplace by a college instructor-mentor who will complete observation, professional discussions and mentor you through the apprenticeship course. 

Training Outcome:

Progression to Level 3 including working a professional column of your own, plus the potential to work permanently as a Creative Stylist with us.

Employer Description:
All under one roof; Aspire Creative Hair, Beauty a Lifestyle Salon in the heart of Derbyshire, led by partners Ashley & Jamie. Working together with their team of professionals, they strive to give outstanding guest relations & a beautiful salon experience. Creating stunning hair, bespoke colour, hair extensions, keratin complex blow dry services, non-surgical hair replacement systems & bridal hair, as well as all things beauty, aesthetics & a sunbed studio, boasting brand new & custom-made for Aspire Ceative; two Luxura Vegaz 9200 sunbeds & a Luxura V8 sunshower. During your visit, treat yourself to a glass of bubbles or enjoy an indulgent hot drink from our barista menu (all served with oat milk). ​With Ashley's customer service expertise & Jamie's seventeen-plus years in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a luxurious experience. A vibe where our guests & expert team can enjoy all things hair, beauty & sun.

Working Hours :
32 hours between Tuesday - Saturday, a mix of 10am - 6pm or 12.15pm - 8.15pm, Saturdays are 9.15am - 5.15pm. Plus you will spend a minimum of 6 hours per week in college.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Reliable,An interest in the industry,A desire to learn