Hair and Barbering Team Leader - Salon Relaunch
Location: 2a Darwall Street, Walsall WS1 1DA
Contract: Full Time
Reporting to: Directors
About the Role
We are relaunching our salon in Walsall Town Centre and looking for a Hair and Barbering Team Leader who is ready to help us create something from the ground up. This is an opportunity to lead, inspire, and grow a team, while also playing a hands-on role in building our client base and establishing the salon as a go to destination.
Alongside your leadership responsibilities you will have the chance to train as a qualified Assessor (if you don't already hold the qualification), giving you the tools to develop and mentor future talent while shaping the standards of our salon.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide excellent hairdressing and barbering services, setting the standard for quality and creativity.
* Mentor, coach and support a new team mainly up and coming stylists and barbers - encouraging growth, confidence and consistent excellence and professional standards.
* Actively help to build the client base through community engagement, events, referrals and outstanding service that keeps people coming back.
* Train and qualify as an assessor, supporting apprentices and junior stylists through their learning journey.
* Assist with day to day operations, including rota management, stock control and salon standards.
* Create a welcoming, vibrant environment where every client feels special and valued.
* Keep the salon fresh with knowledge of the latest styles, techniques and industry trends.
About You
* Must have NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Hairdressing and/or Barbering.
* Confident in both hairdressing and barbering skills, with a portfolio of quality work.
* Previous experience in mentoring, team support or leadership is desirable.
* Commercially aware, with a drive to help build a client base and grow a new business.
* Passionate about training and development - keen to become a qualified assessor (training provided).
* Energetic, approachable and professional with a natural ability to inspire others.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of an exciting new salon launch - a rare opportunity to shape its success and reputation.
* Receive Assessor training and qualification (if not already held), boosting your career profile.
* Grow with the business: as the salon expands, so do your opportunities.
* A supportive environment where your ideas and creativity will be valued.
* Play a key role in building a loyal client community from day one.
This role is perfect for a skilled stylist/barber who's ready to step into leadership and wants to be part of building something special. With full support to become an Assessor, you'll not only lead a team - you'll help develop the next generation of industry talent. This role would also suit a stylist with an existing bank of clients.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person