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Hairdressers and Barbers Jobs in Bradford, UK at Destinydot
Title: Hairdressers and Barbers
Company: Destinydot
Location: Bradford, UK
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Position: Hairdressers and Barbers Visa Sponsorship Available
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Overview
Join the exciting team of the Bradford African Festival of Arts (BAFA) as a Hairdresser & Barber. Bring your creativity, passion and grooming experience to bring culture, style and confidence to life. In this role you will provide professional hairdressing and barbering services for artists, models, guests, staff and members of the general public throughout festival activities and associated events. Your talent will be essential to BAFA’s success whether you are making stylish cuts, traditional African hairstyles, braiding, grooming performers for stage shows or helping clients look their best.
This is a paid opportunity and offers a vibrant, inclusive and stimulating atmosphere that promotes diversity, creativity and professional progress.
Key Duties
- Provide a range of hairdressing services including cut, style, colour, braid, locs, extensions and special event looks.
- Professional barbering services including fades, line‑ups, beard shaping, grooming and classic cuts.
- Create current and cultural hairstyles for shows, fashion, photo‑shoots and live events.
- Prepare artists, performers, presenters and VIP guests for stage appearances.
- Maintain excellent hygiene, sanitation and health & safety for all tools and workplaces.
- Handle appointments and schedules efficiently during hectic festival periods.
- Provide great customer service by understanding the demands of clients and doing quality work.
- Suggest proper haircare products and style options if appropriate.
- Provide quick‑change styling support backstage where needed during performances.
- Mentor younger stylists or volunteers assisting with the beauty and grooming sector.
- Assist with BAFA set‑up and smooth operation of the beauty/grooming area.
Education & Skills
- Previous Hairdresser, Barber or Stylist experience.
- Preferred: relevant qualification or professional barbering/hairdressing certification.
- Solid experience in Afro hair care, braiding, natural hair styling and working with multicultural hair types.
- Fades, beard grooming and men’s haircutting experience.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced event atmosphere.
- Excellent people and communication skills.
- Professional, trustworthy and prompt attitude.
- Creative, talented and passionate about beauty, fashion and presentation.
- Ability to operate individually and in a team.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in festivals, concerts, weddings or events.
- English spoken and any other African languages as an added plus.
What We Provide
- Chance to work on one of the biggest African festivals in the North of England.
- Interaction with artists, entertainers, media celebrities and community leaders.
- Networking and future opportunities in the creative business.
- Energetic and supportive team environment.
- The opportunity to demonstrate your talent to a big audience.
Closing Statement
If you are passionate about transforming looks with creativity and accuracy and want to be part of something exceptional, we would love to hear from you. Join BAFA and let’s celebrate culture, elegance and greatness together.
OAK INITIATIVE UK CIC, Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
174 High Street, North London, E6 2JA
, United Kingdom
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