Spa therapists use a range of beauty treatments to enhance the appearance and wellbeing of their clients. They may offer body massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures.
Employers of spa therapists seek trained candidates with qualifications relating to the treatments that they intend to offer. An NVQ in Level 3 Spa Therapy or a BTEC National Diploma in Beauty Therapy Sciences is essential for most spa therapist roles. At least three or four GCSEs are usually required for entry to these courses. It is possible to enter into spa therapist roles through an advanced apprenticeship scheme, which may lead to an NVQ Level 3 in Spa Therapy. For those who wish to progress into spa management roles, higher level qualifications, such as degrees and foundation degrees in spa management, can be helpful.
In addition to qualifications, a spa therapist should have a sound understanding of health and safety regulations, good time management skills, excellent communication skills, a caring attitude and good manual dexterity. Experience of employment in a customer service role is also advantageous.
Hotel chains, cruise ship operators, spas, health and fitness centres and beauty salons are the main employers of spa therapists. Vacancies are advertised in a range of ways, with recruitment agencies being a common source of employment openings. Jobs for spa therapists can be found both in the UK and overseas.
The starting salary for a newly qualified spa therapist is around £12,000 a year. Experienced therapists may go on to take on spa manager roles, which are associated with salaries of around £18,000 a year.
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Clippers House, Clippers Quay, Salford, Manchester, M503XP
Flow Sports Personnel is the dedicated Sports recruitment division of the Flow Recruitment Group. Based in London, they assist job seekers and employers from all over the UK for permanent placements in institutions like fitness clubs and educational sports facilities. They were founded in 2004.
Delta House, 175-177 Borough High Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1HR
A privately-owned recruitment agency, Beautiful Recruitment specialises in the FMCG, Beauty, Customer Service, Finance, IT, Sales, Logistics, and Retail industries. They were established in 2010. They typically hire permanent and contract candidates to fill vacancies in various divisions of the FMCG sector, such as Food and Beverage, Hotel and Travel, Beauty, Fashion, Fragrance House, Manufacturers, Distributor, and Retailer.
4 Sceptre House Hornbeam Business Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8PB
HPRtalent assigns job seekers to various interim, permanent, and temporary positions. The niche agency has national coverage and caters to an array of sectors. These include Accountancy & Finance, Automotive, Banking, Catering & Hospitality, Environmental, IT, Legal, Merchandising, Project Management, Supply Chain, Telecommunications, and Warehousing & Distribution. From its Nottingham office, they typically work with blue-chip organisations.
6th Floor City Gate East, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5FS
Recruitrite Ltd is a recruitment business in the North East that provides staffing solutions to several sectors including Manufacturing, Sales & Business Development, Logistics & Supply Chain, Contact Centres, Health & Care, and Engineering. They offer contract, interim, temporary & permanent recruitment, plus executive search services. Some roles they fill include Warehouse Operative, High-Pressure Water Jetter, and Digital Marketing Executive.
Coniscliffe House Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7EE
Ashwood Executive Search International focuses on delivering Executive Search solutions globally across over 25 countries, working from offices in Ascot, the US and South Africa. Launched in 1986, they satisfy permanent and interim assignments in fields like Commercial, Marketing, Operations, R&D, IT, HR and Finance. They mainly support Consumer Goods, Food Service, Beauty, Industrial and Media Services establishments like Heineken, Revlon and SHARP.
Index House Ascot, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7ET
4Leisure Recruitment is a specialist recruitment firm that has been providing workforce solutions to the Leisure sector for over 40 years. They provide immediate / emergency cover, contract / fixed term placements, and short-medium term interim placements. They also cover permanent placements and assist with CVs, interviews, and market insights.
Arca Business Centre, Calder House, South Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, ML5 4EG
Founded in 2002, Recruitment Education Development Ltd, a Surrey-based firm, is a provider of bespoke recruitment solutions to businesses within the industries of Beauty, Aesthetics, Hair, and Spa. They search for candidates for Sales and Management roles. Some of the vacancies they work on include Head Therapist, Educator, Spa Manager, Lash Specialist, and Operations Manager.
43a Chertsey Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5AJ
Bloom Search sources talent for the Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle industries. They support the entire brand ecosystem from Design, Sustainability, Product Development and Technical & Production, up to Buying & Merchandising and Wholesale & Logistics. Situated in London, their services include contingency recruitment for junior to mid-level roles, executive retained search for leadership positions and project retained search for multi-hire needs.
61 Westway, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5TQ
An agency focusing on the Retail, Facilities Management, Security and Hospitality sectors, Admiral Recruitment recruits Room Attendants, Group Executive Chefs, Assistant General Managers, Customer Service Assistants, and more. They handle roles from craft-level through to management. Admiral was established in 1995 and is based in London.
20 Cousin Lane, City of London, London, EC4R 3TE
FMCG Executive Network offers executive search and staffing solutions to the FMCG sector (Food, Drink, Consumer Goods, Health, Beauty & Household). With over 20 years of experience, they specialise in recruiting for middle management to board level roles. Their expertise lies in Sales, Marketing, Retail, Operation, Category Management, and Manufacturing. The company is based in Loughton.
Ground Floor Unit 9 Astra Centre, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BN
Hales Jobs is a provider of recruitment solutions throughout Eastern England, East Anglia and the Home Counties to a variety of sectors including IT, Insurance, Sales, Accounting & Finance, and Social Care. The agency has IIP, ISO 9001, REC accreditations, and has a Gangmasters Licence.
15-16 Traverse, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1BJ
Optimal Recruitment is your trusted partner in the world of talent acquisition. As a boutique recruitment agency, we specialise in serving a diverse range of industries, making us the ideal choice for organisations seeking top talent in Legal Service roles, HR, Accountancy and Finance, General Insurance, Risk, Compliance & Audit, Marketing, Business Development & Sales, Customer Service, Programme & Project Management, and Operational Management.
Horley Green House, Horley Green Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX6 4QG
La Source is an Aesthetic, Beauty & Spa specialist recruitment agency that provides temporary and permanent placements for positions like Beauty Therapist, Clinic Manager, Retail Facialist, Marketing Manager, Aesthetic Therapist, and more. La Source was established in 2002 and is a REC member. They offer their recruitment solutions throughout London, the UK and internationally.
180, Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 9HF
Bella Bouji is a renowned Hair and Beauty Recruitment agency specialising in permanent and temporary placements. We cater to professionals across the spectrum: hairdressers, barbers, beauty therapists, aestheticians, massage therapists, receptionist and spa managers. Our unique edge? A proprietary web application engineered to propel your hiring journey forward.
1 Faraday Road, Unit 19, North Kensington, London, W10 5LQ
Orchid House Solutions specializes in connecting exceptional talent with top-tier opportunities across various industries, Employers seeking skilled professionals and candidates looking for their next career move can rely on our personalized recruitment solutions to ensure the perfect fit every time.
84 Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3AA
Therapists4u Ltd is a specialist recruitment company that provides temporary and permanent staffing solutions to the Spa and Beauty industry. The agency is based in Alcester.
8 High Street, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5AD