Technician Academy of Hair & Beauty Studies

We are looking for a motivated and organised Technician to join our Academy of Hair & Beauty Studies. In this role, you will provide outstanding technical support to staff, students, and external clients, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Hair and Beauty areas. Key duties include managing cleanliness and housekeeping, overseeing the dispensary for stock and equipment, monitoring deliveries, and liaising with external companies for equipment maintenance. You'll also supervise students working at the reception desks and ensure that financial processes align with the college's expectations. Ensuring compliance with safety and COSHH procedures for equipment and chemicals will be crucial. Autonomous working, strong organisational skills, and an initiative-driven approach are essential for this role. A background in the Hairdressing or Beauty industry is highly preferred. Join us and play a pivotal role in supporting our academy's success and creating a professional learning environment!

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• 28 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £23,114 per annum - £24,702 per annum (Actual Salary £17,492 per annum - £18,693 per annum), We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company Events
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities available
West Suffolk College is one of the country's leading further education and apprenticeship providers. Our apprenticeship results have consistently remained above the national average. We offer many degrees, HNCs and HNDs at our focused and inclusive University Studies Centre . We have around 13,000 students including nearly 2,000 apprentices studying with us. As a College, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview. This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.