Hair Professional Apprentice - Aspire Creative, Matlock
Summary
We are a multi-award-winning salon dedicated to excellence in hairstyling & our customer experience we are thrilled to open applications for an ambitious, passionate Apprentice to join our team. This is an incredible opportunity to kickstart your career & exciting long-term prospects with us through a unique collaboration with the college.
100% of tips given by clients, commissions on retail products personally sold/recommended & staff discount on products.
38 hours a week hours a week
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
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.
Where you’ll work
Aspire Creative
1 Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AQ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Your training plan
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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE English (Grade 4/C or above) essential
- GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C or above) essential
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
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
Other requirements
We pride ourselves on offering a more premium service & experience here; so punctuality, committing to looking our best whilst adhering to our “all black & beautiful” uniform standard & always striving to give the best we can is a constant we expect.
About this company
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.
After this apprenticeship
Progression to Level 3 including working a professional column of your own, plus the potential to work permanently as a Creative Stylist with us.
