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Spa Therapist (Full-Time) - Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh
Role summary
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The Spa Therapist provides professional massage, facial and body treatments while delivering a welcoming, personalised guest experience. Candidates should hold a recognised beauty or massage therapy qualification and ideally have relevant experience in a hotel, spa or salon environment. Strong knowledge of treatment procedures, hygiene standards and product use is expected. The role requires excellent communication, customer-service and consultation skills, along with a professional appearance and the ability to recommend suitable treatments or products. Flexibility is important, as shifts may include evenings, weekends and public holidays. Candidates should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, maintaining treatment-room standards and supporting the smooth operation of the spa.
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How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh is a luxury Marriott International property located near Edinburgh city centre and Edinburgh Castle. The hotel offers upscale accommodation, dining, conference and event facilities, and a major spa and wellness centre. As part of the Sheraton brand, it focuses on thoughtful hospitality, comfortable social spaces and reliable service for both leisure and business travellers. Employees benefit from working within Marriott International, one of the world's largest hotel companies, with access to structured training, career-development opportunities and potential international mobility. The Edinburgh property serves visitors throughout the year, including tourists, corporate guests, wedding parties and conference attendees. Its spa team supports the hotel's premium positioning by providing high-quality treatments, professional consultations and attentive guest care.