Spa Apprenticeship - Register Interest - Head Office

Overview

To be considered for this incredible opportunity, you will need:

• A Level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy (or close to completion).
• Be prepared to apply yourself to the Level 3 qualification and studies and work hard in recognition of this amazing opportunity.
• A passion to provide holistic and beauty therapies according to a five star spa service standard.
• Exceptional grooming standards.
• It goes without saying that a positive 'can do' attitude is essential, along with a good sense of humour, team spirit, as well as a real and evident passion for both the industry and for Elan Spas.
• We re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the year 2024-25, rated as a Top 30 Best Place to Work in Hospitality 2024 by The Caterer, and recently crowned Best Employer at the 2025 Springboard Awards for Excellence.

Launch Your Spa Career at One of the UK s Most Celebrated Hotel Collections. Winner of  s Emerging Talent Initiative, named one of the Top 30 Best Places to Work, and proud recipient of Springboard s Best Employer Award - Eden Hotel Collection is home to our prestigious Spa Therapist Academy, designed to nurture the next generation of luxury spa professionals.

We welcome expressions of interest all year round from passionate, driven individuals who aspire to build a career in boutique spa hospitality. Whether you are currently completing (or have already completed) a Level 2 Beauty Therapy course, or have undertaken a Level 2 apprenticeship and are ready to elevate your skills, this is a unique pathway into the luxury wellness industry.

By registering your interest, you ll be considered for future intake(s) of our Spa Therapist Apprenticeship and be among the first to hear when recruitment officially opens. Eden Hotel Collection is a collection of 5 luxury, privately owned boutique hotels across the Midlands and Devon. Our Spa Apprenticeship is available in our 3 Spa hotels - Mallory Court in Leamington Spa, The Greenway in Cheltenham, and Bovey Castle in Dartmoor National Park.

A Truly Bespoke Apprenticeship Experience

• Earn while you learn - Full-time employment with real responsibility and progression
• Premium learning format - Monthly 3-day training blocks (not day release), delivered at our hotels or training centre in Gloucester (travel and accommodation provided)
• Elite product training - Advanced treatments using world-class brands including TEMPLESPA and JESSICA, through exclusive Eden Masterclasses
• Early treatment delivery - Begin delivering advanced treatments before completing your qualification - a rare and invaluable advantage

From mastering reception and guest experience to progressing through luxury facials, massage and holistic body therapies, our apprentices graduate fully prepared to thrive in a five-star spa environment.

Work a minimum of 30 hours per week (including your training), usually starting during the summer months initially before officially starting your apprenticeship in September. Our spa operations run Monday-Sunday, so flexibility is essential; weekends are our busiest time so you can expect to work most weekends. Weekends off are generally once per month, fairly distributed within the team. Be part of an academy with a proven track record - now welcoming our 7th intake of apprentices, many of whom have gone on to progress into Level 4 and senior roles within the collection.

What s in it for you? This is your chance to begin a career, not just a job, in one of the UK s most respected spa destinations. At Eden, we don t just teach the skills - we mentor talent, reward ambition, and create future spa leaders. At Eden Hotel Collection, we re proud of our award-winning approach to employee wellbeing, engagement, and recognition (with industry award wins in 2023, 2024 and 2025!)

-which means you re joining a team that values your happiness, growth, and success every step of the way.

• Generous Time Off: 31 days of leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Monthly Tips:
  Fairly shared service charge/gratuities, all paid on second paydate in the month.
• Discounts & Perks:
  Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers, gyms, restaurants, days out, and utilities.
• Wellbeing Centre:
  Access to Hello Fresh recipes, fitness videos, and financial planning tools.
• Health & Wellness Plans:
  Dental, vision, alternative care, and 24/7 GP access.
• Sustainable Commuting:
  Cycle-to-Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing options.
• Exclusive EHC Perks:
  Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure at our properties.
• The Happy Hub:
  Our reward and recognition platform where you can send peer-to-peer cards, earn monetary rewards, be celebrated as Employee of the Month, and receive long-service vouchers.
• Genuine Wellbeing Support:
  We re here to support your financial, mental, and physical wellbeing both via our supportive teams and Hospitality Action.
• Employee Comms:
  Stay connected through Eden Engage for all the latest team news.
• Grow with Eden:
  Develop with us…