Salon Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
A busy salon in Truro is looking for a salon assistant to join their growing team. The role would suit someone who has a background in hairdressing or is looking to train in hair. We are happy to consider both full or part time applications.
Role responsibilities will include answering phones, taking bookings and greeting clients. If you have experience in hair there will also be opportunities to perform blow dries and support Senior Stylists.
The successful applicant will join a passionate team with extensive experience in the industry with an already established and busy client base.
What we are looking for:
Fun, team player who loves a salon environment
Someone with a hairdressing background, or keen to complete hair qualifications.
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Nail, beauty & tanning treatments.
Employee training, courses for professional development.
Established, busy salon with a waiting list of clients.
Full or part time hours available
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £9.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Truro, TR1 2AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hairdressing (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SeniorStylist
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Salon Assistant roles across CODA Talent's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £9 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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