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Maternity Cover Receptionist Required

Position: Receptionist

Start Date: Late January 2026
Hours: Part time (2 days per week) between Feb-June, proceeding to full time June-Sept.

Zen Lifestyle, Edinburgh’s award-winning luxury beauty salon, is looking for a warm, professional, and highly organised Receptionist to join our team for maternity cover.

The position will be part-time of 2 days per week between February and June, then full time from mid-June and mid-September.

Although this is a temporary contract, there may be an opportunity for the right candidate to continue in a part-time role after September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a high-end environment where exceptional customer service and a calm, welcoming atmosphere are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Role:

• Be the first point of contact for all clients, delivering a 5-star welcome every time
• Manage appointments using our booking system
• Handle payments and client enquiries (in person, by phone, and email)
• Support the daily operations of the salon and retail area
• General assistance with salon housekeeping
• Work closely with our therapists to ensure a smooth and seamless client journey

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone with a genuine interest in beauty, skincare, or wellbeing
• Impeccable communication skills and personal presentation
• Calm, confident, and client-focused under pressure
• Tech-savvy with good admin and organisational skills
• Reliable and efficient
• Reception or salon/clinic experience would be beneficial

What We Offer:

• A beautiful working environment in one of Edinburgh’s top salons
• Supportive and professional team culture
• Staff discounts on treatments and products

*As this is an essential maternity cover position, we kindly ask you only apply if you can commit to the mentioned hours between January-September.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 40 per week

Application question(s):

• As this is an essential maternity cover position, are you able to commit to the mentioned part time hours for February-June AND full time hours for June-September?

Work Location: In person