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Deputy Head of Costume, London Theatre Company

  •  London
  •  Â£40k-50k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes January 2, 2026
  •  recruitment@londontheatrecompany.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

Start date: Monday 16 February 2026. Salary: £42,000 - £43,472 per annum, subject to experience. Terms: Full time, permanent. Flexible working based around a 44-hour average working week, over 6 days. Reports to: Head of Costume.

Job Description

This role forms part of a permanent, in-house team based at the Bridge Theatre, with responsibilities to support the creation of new productions, and to manage the running of current shows. Your main responsibility is assisting (and deputising for) the Head of Costume to oversee and dynamically support all Costume, Wardrobe and Wigs, Hair & Makeup (WHAM) responsibilities across the London Theatre Company's varied programme.

You will be expected to work collaboratively as an integral part of the permanent Bridge Theatre Technical team, whilst also working alongside incoming cast, creatives, stage management teams, and technical show-running staff to ensure a first class level of production, and an efficient and smoothly-run backstage environment.

Job Requirements

Essential:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience working in costume at a high-level of professional theatre (or opera/dance equivalent) either in building-based or freelance roles.
  • Senior professional work credits, and proven abilities in one or more of the following areas: costume supervision; costume making/alterations; wardrobe management.
  • Good knowledge of theatrical costume techniques relevant to the preparation and staging of theatrical productions at the highest level.
  • A strong understanding and enthusiasm for the production process.
  • A flexible, problem-solving approach to changing schedules, priorities and show needs.
  • Ability to maintain a good working atmosphere, and encourage a positive professional attitude amongst colleagues, and visiting collaborators.
  • The ability to work well under pressure in a collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communication skills.

For a full person specification, please see Job Description.

Job Responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the Job Description on our website.

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How to Apply

To apply: please email [email protected] with your CV and covering letter about why you would like to be considered for the position. We also ask that you complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form either via our website.

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