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Hybrid Therapist LUSH Spa Training Programme: VTCT Level 3 Swedish Body Massage - Bath Spa

Internal applicants only

Application Deadline: 4 August 2026

Department: Spa

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Bath (Spa Store)

Reporting To: Bath Spa Management

Compensation: £13.45 - £13.85 / hour

Description

We 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.

The hybrid role will allow the trainee to work within the spa and also promote the spa project while driving sales across the shop floor, spa reception or elsewhere within the spa store.

This advertisement is for a place on the VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Body Massage qualification course.

Course outline and Requirements

This is a unique opportunity to earn an internationally recognised Level 3 qualification in Swedish Body Massage, governed by the external body VTCT.

We seek candidates with a wealth of knowledge and experience from their time with Lush, and a deep understanding and passion for our spa treatments and concepts.

For multilingual applicants, a good level of spoken and written English is required.

Course Outline

Self‑study topics

• Health and Safety Unit
• Client Care and Communication Unit
• How to provide a Swedish Body Massage Unit

Theory elements will be taught and completed online / virtually and teacher‑led

• Anatomy and Physiology – 10 Body systems

Practical elements will be taught onsite at the Lush Spa Training Centre in Poole

• Massage movements and practically providing a body massage
• Health and safety
• Full body massage routine accompanied to music
• Practical assessments & exams

Upcoming Training Schedule

Self‑led theory training will commence on Monday 7th September

Teacher‑led theory training will commence on Monday 5th October (Monday‑Friday: 9 am – 2 pm for 3 weeks)

Practical training will commence on Monday 26th October 2026 (Monday‑Friday: 8 30 am – 4 30 pm for 3 weeks)

Compulsory Lush Spa Training on 16th November 2026 (Monday‑Friday: 8 am – 4 pm for 3/4 weeks depending on spa needs)

Course Requirements: Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Be fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• At least 3 months experience working within Lush
• No prior massage qualifications required, but interest in Anatomy & Physiology is a bonus
• Be available for 9 weeks of training (see dates above)
• Embody Lush five‑star standards, customer service & ethics
• Be organised, resourceful and adaptable
• Basic IT equipment understanding and ability to submit work online
• Proactive with self‑development and learning
• Proven punctuality & reliability record
• Previous shop‑floor or spa roles are a bonus

Additional Information

Hours

• Theory training: 22.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday
• Homework is unpaid and to be completed in your own time
• Practical training: 37.5+ hours per week, Monday‑Friday

Accommodation

• Provided by Lush when training in Poole

Travel

• Travel to and from Poole funded by Lush
• Other travel discussed with management and at expense of store or yourself

Relocation

• Packages discussed once offered a spa contract; accommodation provided after confirmation

Spa Contract

After completing the qualification you will be required to sign a spa training contract and remain in a hybrid therapist role for 12 months; failure to complete this period may result in repayment of a portion of the training costs.

Benefits

• Course fully funded by Lush
• Paid for guided learning hours during training
• High‑quality training from award‑winning team
• Full qualification in Swedish body massage upon successful completion
• Opportunity to progress learning Lush Spa Treatments
• CPD opportunities and product showcase with clients
• Alexander Technique lessons included
• Opportunity to meet Spa Team, Directors and R&D specialists during training
• Complimentary treatments once qualified

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