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Careers

Major is always on the lookout for talented hair industry professionals to join our team! We are looking for NVQ qualified hair stylists & aspiring stylists for our apprenticeship scheme.

Current Opportunities

Experienced Hair Stylist Wanted (3+ years)

4-day week | 34 hours | 25 days holiday + bank holidays | Closed at Christmas

Ready for a salon role that supports your career and your life outside work? MAJOR is looking for an experienced stylist to join our Abington Grove team. If you’ve got 3+ years’ qualified salon experience, love looking after guest properly, and want a place where you can build long-term, this could be a great fit.

Why MAJOR?

  • 4-day working week (extended hours on some days, 34 hours per week)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
  • Attractive commission structure across services & retail
  • Separate tiered retail commission (because product knowledge should pay)
  • Always closed over Christmas (proper time off, every year)
  • Company-funded education & competition entries (examples include Wella world MCA)
  • Friendly, relaxed working environment with a loyal client base

Minimum requirements

To be considered, you’ll need:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing
  • Minimum 3 years’ salon floor experience post-qualification
  • Confidence in cutting, colouring, and finishing to a high standard
  • A strong focus on client care, consultation, and rebooking
  • A professional attitude: reliable, punctual, and team-minded
  • Willingness to learn and stay current (we invest in training, so you’ve got to be up for it)

About us

MAJOR has been part of Northampton since 1992. We’re a family-run business with two Northampton locations, known for quality hairdressing and a team that stays, many of our stylists have been with us for years. We’re growing, and we want someone who’s proud of their craft and wants stability, development, and a supportive team around them.

Sound like you?

If you’re an experienced stylist who’s confident with cutting and colouring, great with people, and wants a salon where you can genuinely settle in and progress, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply: Send a message with a bit about you and your experience (and your CV if you have one).

We’ll be in touch for a confidential chat.

Self-Employed Hair Stylist

Run your own book?

Ready to run your own book, on your own terms, under a brand clients already trust? MAJOR is looking for experienced, self-employed stylists to join our Abington Grove or Weston Favell teams. If you’ve got 3+ years’ qualified salon experience, love looking after guests properly, and want the freedom to build your business your way, this could be a great fit.

Why MAJOR?

  • Genuine independence – set your own hours and working days, your way.
  • Build and grow your own client book under an established, well-known local brand.
  • Walk into a busy, well-located salon – no cold-start, no empty diary.
  • Full use of our booking system, reception support, and central payment processing.
  • Access to products and our channels to support your work.
  • Freedom to take on the clients and services that suit your specialism.
  • A team environment without the constraints of employment.

Minimum requirements

To be considered, you’ll need:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing
  • Minimum 3 years’ salon floor experience post-qualification
  • Confidence in cutting, colouring, and finishing to a high standard
  • A strong focus on client care, consultation, and rebooking
  • Your own public liability and product liability insurance (or willingness to arrange this)
  • A professional, self-motivated approach – you’re running your own business

About us

MAJOR has been part of Northampton since 1992. We’re a family-run business with two Northampton locations, known for quality hairdressing and a loyal client base built over decades. We’re growing, and we want to hear from stylists who are proud of their craft and ready to build something that’s genuinely their own, backed by a brand and a client base already in place.

Sound like you?

If you’re an experienced stylist who’s confident with cutting and colouring, great with people, and wants the independence of running your own business without starting from zero, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply: Send a message with a bit about you and your experience, we’ll be in touch for a confidential chat.

MAJOR Apprenticeship Programme

Are you looking to start your career in hairdressing?

MAJOR is currently recruiting school leavers
(16-17yrs) to join our apprenticeship programme!



Earn while you learn with a full-time 
apprenticeship!

Benefits:

– Additional paid annual leave
– Long break over the Christmas period
– Friendly & relaxed working environment
– Get paid whilst working towards your NVQ qualification!