Apprentice Spa Therapist
LUSH RETAIL LIMITED
London (2 available locations)
Closes on Saturday 8 August 2026
Posted on 7 July 2026
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Summary
As an apprentice, you will join our passionate team in a rewarding, vibrant environment. You will master professional spa standards while learning our unique, multi-sensory approach to beauty therapy. You will be trained to perform and deliver our iconic, transformative treatments.
- Wage
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£23,088 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Wages are paid hourly
- Training course
- Beauty therapist (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Sundays working on a shift basis which will include evenings and weekends, exact shifts TBC.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Support daily spa operations
- Support reception duties
- Cleaning duties
- Deliver a variety of Lush Spa treatments to the highest standard
- Promote the spa on the shopfloor by performing consultations and spa tours
- Offer expert advice on Lush products and treatments, recommending suitable options based on individual needs
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Lush Spa Covent Garden, 12 14 Long Acre,, London, WC2E 9LP
- Lush Spa Oxford Street, 175 179 Oxford St,, London, W1D 2JS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ARMONIA LIMITED
Training course
Beauty therapist (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Safe working Practices: Meet legal, industry and organisational requirements: maintain effective, hygienic and safe working methods; meet health and safety considerations; adhere to workplace, suppliers’ or manufacturers’ instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products; maintain the client’s modesty, privacy and comfort; minimise risks of cross-infection, injury or fatigue; promote environmental and sustainable working practices; ensure personal hygiene and protection meets industry, organisational and local authority requirements; correctly use, store and dispose of personal protective equipment
- Provide waxing services: Consult, plan, prepare and perform waxing services to remove unwanted hair on clients from the legs, underarms, face and bikini line
- Provide hand and nail treatments: Consult, plan, prepare and perform hand and nail treatments on clients
- Provide foot treatments: Consult, plan, prepare and perform foot and nail treatments on clients
- Provide facial treatments: Consult, plan, prepare and perform facial skin care treatments, use facial products and equipment, and improve and maintain skin condition on clients
- Provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments: Consult, plan, prepare and perform enhancements to the appearance of the eyebrows and lashes on clients
- Provide make-up application: Consult, plan, prepare and perform make-up services on clients
- Provide basic massage treatments: Consult, plan, prepare and perform manual back, neck and shoulder massage treatments on clients
Training schedule
As a Lush Spa Apprentice, you will join a passionate, expert team, immersing yourself in a rewarding environment that's anything but ordinary.
With 20% of your time dedicated to hands-on learning, we will help you realise your full potential, arming you with the incomparable, transformative skills needed to craft moments of peace and balance.
From anatomy and physiology to our unique, multi-sensory treatments, you will gain the insider knowledge to flourish in your career, helping us leave the world a little Lusher than we found it.
More training information
At Lush we have partnered with Armonia Training Academy to provide your training. Your input is a blend of delivery including Residential block input weeks, Employer homesite days, Virtual tutor led sessions with study time.
Level 2 Beauty Therapist apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Armonia Training Academy will provide you with the appropriate training to help you carryout beauty therapy treatments in line with legal, industry and organisational requirements, maintaining honesty, integrity, and confidentiality. You will complete your training in block weeks, weekly off the job training days and touchpoint sessions.
You will learn to implement and practice safe ways of working for yourself and others in accordance with legal, beauty therapy and organisational requirements. Whilst gaining the skills to carry out, maintain and store details relation to client records and confidential beauty treatment consultations.
You will learn to understand and facilitate client journeys, recording messages and making appointments alongside handling payments from clients.
This qualification will be achieved through continual assessment of your practical work, your theory understanding, using tests and oral questioning; evidence of competence will be collected in a portfolio of evidence. You will also have an end point assessment at the end of your training.
You will understand, learn the skills, knowledge, and behaviours to help you choose the most appropriate products and range of beauty therapy techniques, products, tools, and equipment to provide all aspects of beauty therapy.
You will be given the knowledge to provide advice and recommendations on the beauty treatments and future appointments for you clients whilst maintaining professional values that meet Beauty Therapy industry requirements and expectations.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- A genuine interest in wellness
About this employer
At LUSH cosmetics, we believe in making effective products from fresh, organic fruit and
vegetables, the finest essential oils and safe synthetics. We aim to leave the world
Lusher than we found it; and at the LUSH SPA, we’re passionate about improving your
sense of well-being, so you can feel your best self. We believe our spa treatments are
more than skin deep; they’re a vital self-care ingredient.
Our warm inviting spas are an oasis of calm, allowing time and space away from a busy
world to relax and rejuvenate. Each Lush Spa treatment is an immersive experience,
inviting you to enjoy the unexpected. Using a multi-sensory holistic approach, including
soothing touch, visual displays, beautiful fragrances, and bespoke, crafted music made
by Lush Fresh Handmade Sound, each treatment has a transformative effect, bringing
you back into a state of peace and balance.
Our London Locations
Each of our spas has its own unique heartbeat, and you’ll be working in the center of the
city’s most vibrant districts.
● Lush Spa Covent Garden: Nestled in the historic heart of London’s theatre
district, this spa is a cozy escape from the bustling market outside. It’s a space
filled with character and charm, where the energy of the West End meets the
soothing atmosphere of a traditional English spa.
● Lush Spa Oxford Street: Located within our massive anchor store, this is the
ultimate hub of innovation. As one of the largest stores in the world, it’s a
high-energy environment that attracts visitors from across the globe. This spa is a
peaceful retreat, offering a moment of quiet bliss just steps away from the bustling
London streets.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Level 3 Wellbeing and Holistic Therapy Apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ARMONIA LIMITED
Armonia Recruitment Team
careers@armonia.co.uk
01757212130
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040672.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 8 August 2026