Interim Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair and Make-Up, National Theatre

We are recruiting for a new Interim Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair & Make Up, with an immediate start on a 3-month fixed term contract. This role is key to ensuring the smooth running of the Wigs, Hair and Make-up (WH&M) department across all productions through the coming months before our new Head of Wigs, Hair & Make Up starts in early 2026. This role does not require recent practical experience, however it plays a key position in the management of both making and running teams in this transitional period, while maintaining high artistic and technical standards, supporting creative teams, and managing resources.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Knowledge of WH&M making and show running in a busy producing house - this could either be from previous experience in WH&M (preferred but not essential), or from another linked theatre/performing arts area (e.g. Wardrobe, Production Management)
• Proven experience of supporting and managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, multi-production environment
• Proven track record of managing and input advance team schedules across multiple projects to ensure skilled and cost-efficient staffing, overseeing and approving time sheets, and arranging last minute cover when and where necessary.
• An open, engaged, and positive manner when dealing with people from all areas of the NT and visiting artists, alongside the ability to communicate clearly (both orally and in writing) with colleagues, freelancers and external contacts and to develop positive relationships across and on behalf of the NT

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

To apply, please follow: https://jobs.nationaltheatre.org.uk/job/interim-deputy-head-of-wigs-hair-and-make-up

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 15th September 2025 at 12 noon.