PRIVATE APPRENTICESHIPS FOR BUDDING SPA THERAPISTS AT ARCHERFIELD

The award-winning Fletcher’s Cottage spa at Archerfield has announced a brand-new spa therapist apprenticeship programme in a bid to help boost recruitment within the industry as well as new cancer wellness treatments in partnership with VOYA

Archerfield has partnered with Glasgow-based ‘The Academy’ to provide private apprenticeships, training and recognised qualifications with a guaranteed job available at the end of the course.

Those looking to kickstart their career in the spa industry, or simply to learn a new trade as a second career, can sign up for the fourmonth apprenticeship programme with no qualifications required. This scheme is the first private apprenticeship through CIBTAC, (Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology), an internationally recognised qualification.

Melanie McKenzie, Treatments and Therapy Manager at Fletcher’s Cottage Spa” said, “This is a huge investment by Archerfield and one I am extremely proud of. Fletcher’s Cottage centres around delivering exceptional treatments by highly-skilled therapists, so to now have the opportunity to develop our team from the ground up is even more exciting.”Those who successfully complete the course and pass the final exam will join Fletcher’s Cottage Spa at Archerfield as a permanent employee.

Tom Younger, CEO of Archerfield said: “It is no secret that there is currently a recruitment shortage within hospitality, and this extends to the spa sector also. Whilst we are always investing in our spa facilities, it’s our wonderful team that makes the experience complete, which is why we’re looking forward to recruiting more team members to join our Archerfield family.”

The first round of course intakes begins on the 14th August 2023.

The Fletcher’s Cottage Spa at Archerfield in East Lothian has also launched a new range of treatments in partnership with VOYA, which specialises in organic skincare and spa treatments using natural ingredients .

These new VOYA treatments at Fletcher’s Cottage have been specially developed in consultation with leading experts in the world of cancer wellbeing, and are therefore completely safe to enjoy at any point on the cancer journey.”