Hair Salon Assistant

Location: Greater London

# Hair Salon Assistant|  || --- || DKUK Mirrorless Salon Peckham, London DKUK is a creative hair salon in Peckham with a loyal client community and a calm, thoughtful approach to hairdressing. We have rotating art exhibitions that we show to our clients while they are getting their hair done.  We are looking for a hardworking Salon Assistant to support the team and help keep the salon running smoothly.  

This is a practical role where you will learn how a professional salon operates day to day. Some assistants go on to train as hairdressers, while others move into reception or management roles.  What matters most is that you are reliable, observant, and willing to work hard.  DKUK is a truly unique environment where the salon experience is reimagined: clients face art instead of mirrors, creating a calm, judgment-free space for self-care.

Our salon proudly welcomes all hair types, offers gender-neutral pricing, and celebrates individuality. We combine top-notch service with a strong social ethos, always aiming to be at the forefront of positive change.  Role Details
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* Location:

** DKUK, 191 Queens Road, Peckham SE15 2NG
 
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* Start Date:

** 22 April 2026  
** Salary:
** National Minimum Wage to start, with opportunity to increase to Living Wage as skills and responsibilities grow.  
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* Hours:

** 39 hours per week  
** Holiday:
** 5.6 weeks paid holiday Rota
** Monday** - 2:00pm – 8:00pm  
** Wednesday** - 12:00pm – 8:00pm  
** Thursday** - 2:00pm – 8:00pm  
** Friday** - 9:00am – 8:15pm  
** Saturday** - 8:30am – 6:15pm Benefits for You:  
* Positive Workplace Culture. Work in a nurturing, inclusive environment with a reputation for team longevity.
* Career Growth Opportunities. Opportunity to grow within the salon, whether that leads to hairdressing training, reception leadership, or management responsibilities.
* Creative Environment. Work in a salon that regularly hosts art exhibitions and values creativity.
* Job Security. A full-time employed position with structured systems and HR support.
* Work–Life Balance - 5.6 weeks paid holiday and a clear, consistent rota.
* Wellbeing Support. Access to a 24/7 counselling service and full sick pay coverage.
* Eco-Conscious Workplace. We use vegan, carbon-neutral products and operate with sustainability and inclusion at our core.
* Fair Employment. Protected by NHBF contracts
* Financial Perks. Access to the Cycle to Work scheme.  What You’ll Do  
* Support stylists during services
* Wash clients’ hair and assist with service preparation
* Keep the salon clean, organised and running smoothly
* Reset stations between clients
* Help manage reception and bookings once trained
* Offer drinks and make clients feel welcome
* Close the salon on certain days following our systems
* Capture simple photos or videos for social media
* Use Canva and simple editing tools within our existing system
* Career Progression
* Hairdressing apprenticeship (NVQ training)
* Reception lead or front-of-house role
* Salon management responsibilities over time  Who This Role Suits  
* Someone practical and hardworking
* Someone interested in the hair industry or creative environments
* Someone calm, friendly and good with people
* Someone observant who notices what needs doing
* Someone happy doing physical work and supporting a team  What Matters Most We run a busy salon. The job involves cleaning, organising, helping stylists and supporting clients throughout the day. The right person will enjoy being useful and taking pride in keeping things running well.  If you're looking for a desk job, this is not it : )

How to Apply

Send a CV and a short message about why you would like to work at DKUK Please also include a short paragraph telling us why you think you would be good at practical, hands-on work.  
** Email**:
Daniel Kelly   
** Subject line**:
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