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Oxford Street Spa Hybrid Therapist Role - VTCT Level 3 Swedish Body Massage CandidateApplication Deadline:8 September 2025 Department:Spa Employment Type:Permanent - Part Time Location:Oxford Street (Spa Store) Reporting To:Oxford Street Management Compensation:£13.85 - £14.15 / hourDescriptionLush Spa - are looking for passionate and enthusiastic members of staff who wish to train and qualify in body massage with a view to a career as a hybrid Lush Spa therapist.This advertisement is for a place on the VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Body Massage qualification courseonly . On completion of the course, you will be required to undertake a hybrid role within the spa store.The hybrid role would allow this person to work within the spa but also display their excitement and knowledge for the spa project whilst driving the sales and business from the shop floor, spa reception or elsewhere within the Spa Store. Course outline and Requirements: This is a unique opportunity to earn an internationally recognised Level 3 qualification in Swedish Body Massage, which is governed by an external company - VTCT.Therefore the candidate should have great knowledge and experience within Lush Cosmetics and have a deep understanding and passion for our Spa treatments and concepts.On successful completion of the VTCT course you will receive detailed feedback on your performance during this training. This will then determine your progression to become a Lush Spa Therapist. The Lush Spa therapist position isnotguaranteed until successful in this final stage.For applicants that are multilingual, the course will require a good level of spoken and written English as it is led and assessed in this language.Hours:Virtual training will require you to fulfil a minimum of 25 hours per week. If your contracted hours are more than this, your manager will ensure you meet your contracted hours in shop floor shifts. However you will haveA LOTof coursework to complete within a short time frame.Once accepted on the course and as soon as you can - Please speak with your management team to ensure you can create a training/ working plan to cope with the large workload you will have, to complete the coursework. There will be a reasonable amount of homework to do in your own time and we want to ensure each individual has a plan to manage their time well. Practical training will require you to work 35+ hours per week, Monday - Friday.Accommodation:Accommodation is provided by Lush when training in Poole. Travel:Travel to and from Poole will be organised and funded by Lush. Relocation:Relocation packages will be discussed once you have been offered a spa contract. Time to find accommodation will be given once a spa position has been confirmed. Course OutlineSelf study topicsHealth and Safety UnitClient Care and Communication UnitTheory elements will be taught and completed online/ virtually:How to provide a Swedish Body Massage UnitAnatomy and PhysiologyPractical elements will be taught onsite in the Lush Spa Training Centre in PooleMassage movements and practically providing a body massageHealth and safetyFull body massage routine accompanied to musicPractical assessments & examsThe VTCT training is scheduled to startvirtually on:Monday 3rd November 2025This will be 5 hour sessions (typically 9am - 2pm), Monday - Friday, for 3 weeks.Practical training will commence on:Monday 24th November 2025Monday - Friday: 8:15am - 4pm for 3 weeks.Compulsory Lush Spa Training:Monday 5th January 2026Monday - Friday: 8:15am - 4pm for 3 weeks. Course Requirements: Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseBe fluent in English (reading, writing and speaking). At least 3 months experience working within Lush. No previous qualifications in massage are required, however a keen interest in Anatomy & Physiology is a bonus. Be available for 9 weeks training: See below for dates. Embody Lush five star standards, customer service & ethics. To be organised, resourceful and adaptable. Basic understanding of IT equipment and the ability to submit work online. Proactive with self-development and learning. Proven record of punctuality and reliability. Previous shop-floor or spa roles are a bonus.BenefitsThis course is fully funded by Lush to develop and progress loyal and hardworking staff members by training them to become a fully qualified Spa Therapist. You are paid for your Guided Learning Hours in training. Full, in depth - 5* training from a team awarded excellence in their feild. If successful - Candidates will be awarded a full qualification in Swedish body massage. As internationally recognised, qualified massage therapists - Candidates can progress with learning Lush Spa Treatments. With this new career, therapists will learn a variety of new skills, be given opportunities for CPD and learn about and showcase innovative products with our clients. All massage therapists will be given Alexander Technique lessons as part of their training to aid the correct use of their body whilst working. Learners will be immersed in inspiration, have the opportunity to meet the Spa Team, Directors and R&D specialists during training.#J-18808-Ljbffr