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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

Luke

"I started my journey in barbering working in my mum’s barbershop in Framingham , where I first learned the craft and developed a passion for the trade. From there, I went on to open and run my own barbershop in Diss, gaining valuable experience and building my confidence as a barber.

Working with Gould Barbers has been a great part of my journey. It’s given me the opportunity to travel to shops all over England, see new places, and meet different people in the industry. Gould have always treated me well, covering travel expenses and making the experience enjoyable. It’s allowed me to see more of the beautiful country we live in while continuing to grow in my barbering career."

Luke
Senior Barber
Lowestoft
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
Soran

"I started barbering in 2005, and I’ve always been into barbering and after cutting a few friends hair in my kitchen and I realized I loved the craft and the transformation. I went to Academy for my training and never looked back! I’ve been part of the Gould barbers team for 11 months now and honestly, it’s the atmosphere. Between the great music and the constant laughs with the team and clients, it doesn't even feel like work, I recommend Gould to any barber It’s a fast-paced environment where you actually get the support you need to grow your skills. Plus, the Tesco locations mean we’re always busy!"

Soran
Senior Barber
Southampton

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