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Are your positions self employed or employed?

All Gould Barbers’ are self-employed. You’ll need the right to work as self-employed in the UK, register with HMRC and be responsible for your own taxes

Do I need my own tools?

We need all barbers to have their own, well-maintained equipment. We supply all cleaning and hair products for use in store

Do I need my own public liability insurance?

If you hold your own cover – great! If not, we can include you in our policy for a small quarterly fee

Do I need to have a barbering qualification?

We value your craft over your paperwork

Can newly qualified barbers apply?

Yes – we have junior barber positions available where we’ll support you in enhancing your skill set. We also offer ongoing training, mentoring, and support to help even experienced barbers sharpen their skills and progress their career

Do you accept trainees?

Yes – we’re here to develop the next generation of excellent barbers

How is Gould Barbers different from other barber shops?

Our extensive network and industry presence places us at the forefront of the barbering industry, check out more about why Gould Barbers is your next best step here

How does pay work?

We offer 60/40 split – 60% to you, 40% chair rent. This means we’re both invested in your success – the more you earn, the more we earn. We’re working towards the same goal: building a busy shop where great barbers can grow and get rewarded for their skill

Do you offer guaranteed pay?

We believe that talent, effort, and great service should be rewarded – that’s why we offer commission-based pay with uncapped earning potential. The harder you work and the better you cut, the more you can earn. That said, we understand you may need time to build your client base. To help new team members get started, temporary guaranteed pay may be available in selected stores

Danni

"I’ve been barbering for 15 years, but in the hair industry for nearly 40 years.

I moved from hairdressing to barbering due to wanting to change careers. Barbering has come a long way in the past 15 years: You no longer sit in a chair and get what you’re given.
Styles have changed and there’s a lot more scissor cut styles now and lots of remodels of old styles made modern.


I have worked in many different barbershops and have to say that Goulds is the best.
I originally joined Gould’s back in 2017 when they first opened their Bar Hill shop near Cambridge. It was was quite a bit smaller back then, but it soon became a very busy shop. Unfortunately in 2020 COVID happened and I chose to go mobile and said goodbye to Goulds. I remained in touch and both Darran and Leigh said I’d be welcome back anytime, if I wanted to.


Fast forward 4 years and Goulds Bar Hill had moved into a huge shop, better looking, 10 chairs and spacious. I knew I wanted to return to Goulds and now was the right time.
In January 2024 I was once again a Gould Girl and having brought a fairly large clientele with me, I was quite busy from the get go.


I have absolutely no regrets coming back and hugely recommend working for Goulds: Darran and Leigh have always been gracious and helpful when needed, are down to earth and jump on the tools when necessary.


If you work hard, it's totally worth it….Just like anything really, and luckily, I love my job"

Danni
Barber
Cambridge Bar Hill
Joe

“I started barbering in 2020, and never really felt comfortable in shops I’d been working in till joining Gould september of 2024. Since then, the support and shop vibes were better than I could have asked for. At Gould it really feels as if we are a team and we all want the same goal, of delivering a great service and make people return to us. It doesn’t feel like you’re working for a conveyer belt or a numbers game. There’s a real sense of pride here. I’d recommend working at Gould to anyone who has pride in their barbering and strives for delivering great work.”

Joe
Barber
Norwich / Lowestoft
Rabar

"Being a barber at the Coventry shop allows me to combine my passion for precision cutting with the great social atmosphere of our local community. There’s nothing better than seeing a client walk out feeling confident and fresh."

Rabar
Senior Barber
Coventry

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