Hairdressing Salon Manager

Salary: £24,390 - £29,236 (pay increase pending).
Actual Salary: £11,820 - £14,168 per annum.
Hours: Part-time 22.2 hours a week, term-time working over 42 weeks per year (will involve working some non-term periods).
Working Days: Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Location: 2 Positions available (1 at Newcastle and 1 at our Stafford site).

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

We are looking for suitably qualified individuals to join our pro-active, dynamic and friendly team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the commercial hairdressing salon and its clientele. Working with the manager and the team to develop the commercial aspects of the department's facilities, ensuring all students, clients and visitors are dealt with efficiently and service standards are met.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Undertake assessments of hairdressing students & record outcomes.
2. Support the lecturer with training and supervision of students, services and clients.
3. Ensure clients are up to date with required patch tests in accordance with legislation.
4. Maintain the commercial salon, products and equipment for clients and students.
5. Carry out appropriate stock control, rotation, orders and any salon-related administration.
6. Cover reception duties as required.
7. Assist with open events and interview evenings as required.
8. Organise promotional activities throughout the year and liaise with the manager and external companies for promotional events.
9. Assist in the promotion of product sales for Hair and Beauty retail area and liaise with the person ordering the products.
10. Be aware of and comply with all College procedures relating to health and safety.

Required Skills and Experience:

1. Has a Level 3 NVQ/VRQ Diploma in Hairdressing.
2. Can demonstrate excellent hairdressing skills.
3. Has proven experience in a salon-based environment with a record of maintaining and growing a clientele.
4. Has a proactive approach in a commercial setting.
5. Has an assessor award or a willingness to achieve one within 6 months of taking up the post.
6. Has excellent communication skills.

What's in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

1. Local Government Pension Scheme.
2. Term-time working.
3. Electric Vehicle Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
4. Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
5. Subsidised Gym Membership.
6. Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
7. Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
8. Free Parking.
9. On-site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.

How to apply

To apply for the role of Hairdressing Salon Manager, please go to