Senior Hair Stylist / Hair Artist Employed PAYE Position | Base Salary + Service & Retail Commission + Bonuses | Bristol
JamesB Hair is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced stylist to join our team in Bedminster, Bristol.
This is an employed PAYE position with a strong basic salary, commission and bonus opportunities. We are looking for someone who wants the security of employment, the support of a team, and the opportunity to build a busy, successful column without the pressure of rent-a-chair, self-employed admin, or having to do everything alone.
We are a gender-neutral, judgement-free salon based in the heart of the Bedminster community, just outside Bristol’s Clean Air Zone. We have a large established client base, strong demand, and a waiting list for services, so we are now expanding the team to meet that demand.
At JamesB Hair, we believe good hairdressing happens when stylists feel supported, valued and able to grow. We work as a team, communicate properly, share knowledge, and create a salon experience that feels welcoming, professional and genuinely empowering for our clients.
Our culture is creative, inclusive and warm. We’re a team with interests across music, queer culture, food, creativity and having fun while we work — but always with a professional, hardworking approach. The right person does not need to fit a stereotype. You might be bold and alternative, calm and introverted, chatty and outgoing, highly technical, quietly creative, or somewhere in between. What matters is that you care about your clients, your craft, your standards and your team.
About the role
As a Senior Stylist / Hair Artist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality hairdressing services, creating excellent guest experiences, and managing a productive column with support from the salon.
You will work with clients from consultation through to finished result, giving professional advice, managing expectations, creating beautiful hair, and encouraging strong rebooking and client retention.
You will also play an important role within the team by supporting junior team members, sharing knowledge, contributing to the salon’s standards, and helping create a positive working environment.
This role would suit an experienced stylist who is confident working a full column and wants to grow within a structured, supportive, employed salon environment.
An existing clientele is a strong advantage, but it is not essential. We have demand, marketing and admin support in place to help the right person build.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone who is:
- Fully qualified in hairdressing
- Experienced post-qualification
- Confident working a busy column
- Strong in consultation and client communication
- Professional, reliable and team-focused
- Confident in cutting, colouring and finishing
- Passionate about client experience and high standards
- Open to learning, development and feedback
- Comfortable working with salon systems and client records
- Able to support junior team members when needed
You do not need to be perfect at everything. We are more interested in someone with the right attitude, strong foundations, and the desire to keep developing.
Hours and working pattern
The salon is open Tuesday to Saturday.
- Flexible hours considered for the right candidate
- Full-time and strong part-time applicants considered
We want the role to work for the business, the team and the right stylist, so we are open to discussing the best fit.
Pay and earning potential
This is an employed PAYE position, not self-employed or rent-a-chair.
You will receive:
- A secure basic salary
- Service & Retail Commission opportunities
- Bonus opportunities
- Paid holiday
- Pension
- PAYE employment protections
- Salon-led marketing and client growth support
Our model is designed to offer employment security while still giving ambitious stylists the opportunity to grow their income through performance, client retention and contribution to the salon.
Key responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering high-quality hairdressing services
- Creating excellent client experiences from consultation to checkout
- Managing your column efficiently and professionally
- Meeting agreed KPIs around productivity, rebooking, retail, client care and performance
- Completing thorough consultations for new and existing clients
- Recording formulas, services, product use and client notes accurately
- Keeping up to date with product and service knowledge
- Supporting junior team members with guidance and knowledge-sharing
- Communicating effectively with the wider team and business support team
- Taking photos and videos of suitable work for salon marketing
- Collaborating with the social media lead to promote your work and availability
- Helping maintain a clean, safe and professional salon environment
- Using salon systems including booking software, Trello, email, Google Docs and other business tools
- Taking responsibility for your station, tools and shared salon spaces
Cleaning and salon standards are a team responsibility. Everyone contributes.
What we offer
At JamesB Hair, you will benefit from:
- Employed PAYE position
- Secure salary with commission and bonus opportunities
- 28 days paid holiday pro rata
- Pension scheme with NEST
- Statutory Sick Pay
- Established client base and strong salon demand
- Marketing and advertising handled by the salon
- Admin and reception support to help your column run smoothly
- Ongoing training and development
- In-house and external education opportunities
- Regular team meetings and one-to-ones
- Clear goals, structure and support
- Progression opportunities in a growing salon
- Discounted products after successful probation
- Complimentary hair services after successful probation
- Family and friends discounts after successful probation
- Opportunities to assist with shoots, shows and promotional events
- Team socials and salon events, including seasonal events, Bristol Pride and Salon International
- A creative, inclusive, gender-neutral and judgement-free working environment
Why join JamesB Hair?
This role is for a stylist who wants more than just a chair.
It is for someone who wants security, support, proper systems, a busy salon, a strong team, and the chance to keep growing creatively and professionally.
If you are an experienced stylist who wants to build a successful career in an employed salon environment, we would love to hear from you.
Confidential enquiries are welcome, especially if you are currently employed or self-employed and quietly considering your next move.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,400.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Experience:
- Qualified Stylist: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Hairdressing NVQ/SVQ Level 2 (required)
Work Location: In person
