Stylist (Stylist and/or Colourist) (Full Time)

This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic, creative and successful team at North Laine Hair Company, one of Brighton and Hove’s most highly regarded hair salons.

A vacancy exists for a Junior Stylist level Hair Stylist who wants to work as part of a great team at a Brighton hair salon with a reputation for excellence in customer service and technical standards.

North Laine Hair Company has a great deal to offer stylists who are serious about building a great, well paid, long term career in the industry. Having recruited stylists from many other leading salons we are confident we offer the best combination of pay and conditions, education, development and team environment. All of our team are employed and benefit from paid holiday, training and a wide range of benefits.

We are looking to recruit a creative and passionate Stylist who works to the highest professional standards and enjoys learning and developing. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate good fundamentals and understanding and be willing to commit to an intensive education programme and to operate to very high standards.

We anticipate a successful candidate will have at least 1 year of qualified experience (although this may be less for exceptional candidates).

As a Redken elite & ghd destination salon with a passion for education, we offer excellent training and development opportunities.

This position would suit a highly motivated, positive Graduate Stylist who would love to be part of an outstanding team with fantastic future career development opportunities.

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing or equivalent

Technical skills

We are seeking a Junior Stylist with good fundamentals in the following techniques:

• Styling & cutting
• All aspects of colouring (knowledge of Redken or Davines colour is an advantage)
• Hair up styles (preferred but not essential)

Personal skills

• Excellent customer service skills
• Great team member
• Strong communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good organisation skills
• Good product knowledge and retail skills
• Good time management skills

Key responsibilities

• Cutting and colouring (and/or hair up as skills allow)
• Building a client base through excellent service
• Prescribe correct care products to all clients
• Detailed knowledge of retail product ranges offered
• Will have a full knowledge of all the services and prices offered

• Company Contribution Pension Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Membership, clothing (eg ASOS), and with many major retailers and supermarkets
• Wellness programmes
• Generous discount on retail products and beauty services
• Free hair cuts & colours

Conditions

The position is full time (around 35 hours per week) and we offer a generous total package consisting of a fixed salary plus commission with 28 days of paid holiday

• The salon is open 6 days a week with late opening on Wednesdays and Thursdays
• The position requires the applicant to work five days a week with days off assigned on a rotating basis

Training

We are committed to the highest quality of staff training and personal development. A training and development plan is agreed during the first 3 months of employment and reviewed as part of the appraisal process. Training typically takes place both at L’Oreal/Redken Exchange & Davines Academy in London, GHD Academy in Soho or in Salon.

To apply please send or email your C.V. and covering letter explaining why you feel you are suitable for this position to Kate Winder at North Laine Hair Company, 38 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN or by email to kate@northlainehairco.com