Senior Therapist​/Salon Manager

Senior Therapist / Salon Manager Full or Part-Time Employed Position Are you an experienced beauty professional ready to take the next step in your career Our client is looking for a Senior Beauty Therapist / Salon Manager to lead their salon, inspire a small team, and deliver exceptional treatments in a warm, professional environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident Therapist who enjoys combining hands-on treatments with leadership, organisation, and outstanding customer care.

About the Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the salon while delivering high-quality beauty treatments to our client's loyal client base. You will supervise a team of three Beauty Therapists, ensure smooth salon operations, and maintain the highest standards of hygiene, service, and professionalism. You will report directly to the Director and play a key role in shaping the client experience and supporting the ongoing success of the business.

Hours:

Full-time or part-time including Saturdays.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver a wide range of beauty treatments, including facials, waxing, massage, manicures, pedicures, and body treatments. Open and close the salon and manage daily operations. Supervise, support, and motivate a team of beauty therapists. Conduct professional client consultations, including assessing contraindications. Recommend suitable treatments, aftercare, and retail products. Manage bookings and maintain accurate client records. Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation.

Order and manage stock, products, and salon supplies. Promote treatments, offers, and loyalty schemes. Assist with salon social media activity. Oversee staff rotas to ensure appropriate cover. Handle client feedback and complaints professionally. Support training, performance monitoring, and recruitment. Ensure full compliance with UK health and safety regulations. Keep up to date with industry developments, treatments, and techniques. Essential Qualifications and

Experience:

NVQ Level Level 3 in Beauty Therapy (or an equivalent recognised UK qualification). Experience running or supervising a salon, spa, or clinical beauty environment. Proven ability to deliver multiple treatment types to a high standard. Desirable

Skills and Experience:

Experience in a luxury, premium, or hotel spa environment. Retail product sales experience.

Experience with booking systems such as Phorest, Ovatu, Fresha, or similar. Additional certifications, including (but not limited to):
Lash extensions;
Elemis treatments;
Massage specialisms or holistic therapies;
Electrical facial/body treatments;
Hot waxing (or willingness to train);
Pregnancy massage;
Brow lamination;
Lash lift and tint. What Our Client Offers: A supportive and professional working environment. Opportunity to lead and develop a close-knit team. Ongoing training and development. Company Pension. Health Cash Plan (on successful completion of probation). Flexible working options (full-time or part-time). The chance to play a key role in a growing, client-focused business. Equal Opportunities and Legal Information Our client is an equal opportunities employer.

They welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Any personal data provided will be handled in accordance with UK data protection legislation.