UK government calls on jobseekers to consider careers in beauty industry
By Chloe Randall | 27 October 2023 | Movers & Shakers, News
As part of the British Beauty Council’s British Beauty Week 2023, which highlights Britain’s thriving and influential beauty brands, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging jobseekers to consider one of the range of roles the beauty industry offers. There are over 4,000 industry vacancies on the government’s Find a Job portal.
This includes beauticians, merchandiser and lecturer roles, and other positions to suit varying levels of experience.
With an annual worth of £20 billion to the UK economy, the beauty sector has previously been praised by the Prime Minister as an important part of the government’s drive to grow the economy.
“I encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds to use British Beauty Week to consider a role in beauty as their next move. This booming sector offers a range of exciting roles and skills development, along with progression opportunities and a new sense of purpose,” comments Diane Whitbread, one of the DWP’s employer engagement advisors.
“I encourage jobseekers from all backgrounds to use British Beauty Week to consider a role in beauty as their next move. This booming sector offers a range of exciting roles and skills development, along with progression opportunities and a new sense of purpose,” comments Diane Whitbread, one of the DWP’s employer engagement advisors.“Our Jobcentre network can provide crucial advice to all jobseekers and my dedicated colleagues, including work coaches, stand ready to help people begin rewarding careers within this dynamic industry.”
“The British beauty industry makes a bigger contribution to the UK’s GDP than the creative, arts and entertainment sector, and the aerospace manufacturing sector, however many people are unaware of the diverse range of opportunities available in the sector,” adds Millie Kendall OBE, the British Beauty Council’s CEO.
“The British beauty industry makes a bigger contribution to the UK’s GDP than the creative, arts and entertainment sector, and the aerospace manufacturing sector, however many people are unaware of the diverse range of opportunities available in the sector,” adds Millie Kendall OBE, the British Beauty Council’s CEO.“In order to highlight the diverse opportunities available in the sector, the Council has launched its Future Talent Programme, which is designed to uncover unique roles in technology, fragrance, sustainability and cosmetic science to people aged 11 to 18 years old. Through engaging short films, the programme is dedicated to ensuring a pipeline of unique talent to a creative, innovative, entrepreneurial sector.”