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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