Hairdresser / Barber

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

About Central Functions

Central Functions is formed of the teams and people that serve the entire business. These people are integral to the smooth running of the business; ensuring everyone is paid on time, that materials are sourced and arrive promptly, that we meet our legal obligations and that our health, safety, and security is safeguarded.

About the Role

We are looking for a new on-site hairdresser / barber who will be responsible for cutting and styling hair for all employees at THG. You will see a number of employees per day ensuring first-class customer service is always at the forefront of your role. The chosen candidate will be responsible for all employees including all genders so previous experience dealing with a variety of clients is essential. You will be responsible for organising your own schedule efficiently to enable your time is used effectively.

As a Hairdresser / Barber you will be:

• Conferring with clients to determine their hairdressing needs, preferences, and specifications.
• Advising clients on suitable haircuts as well as hairstyles and hair color based on their physical features and hair type.
• Cutting, trimming, and shaping clients' hair as well as wigs, hair extensions based on clients’ preferences and specifications.
• Shampooing, conditioning, and drying clients’ hair.
• Using various hairstyling tools and equipment, including hair straighteners, curling irons, rollers, hairdryers, and hot combs, to style clients’ hair accordingly.
• Cleaning and sterilising all hairdressing tools and instruments to ensure that state health and safety standards are met.

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Relevant degree within hairdressing
• Previous experience working as a barber or hairdresser
• Experience of working with all genders
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• The ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Patient and detail-oriented.
• Basic salary - 25,000 - 28,000k
• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.