Key Info: Start date: January 2027 End date: 10th April 2027 Monday- Saturday contract with performances: Hours: 8 shows/week plus laundry and maintenance calls Salary: As per SOLT/BECTU. - Experience in the Wardrobe department of a large-scale commercial production. - Assist the Head and Deputy Head of Wardrobe and liaise between the Company Manager and Technical departments to ensure the smooth running of all rehearsals and performances. Please send your CV by email to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Wardrobe Assistant - *Your Name*’. The deadline for applications is 23:59 Sunday 8th November 2026. We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.Job Summary
Job Description
Tuesday: matinee and evening
Wednesday: evening
Thursday: matinee and evening
Friday: evening
Saturday: matinee and eveningJob Requirements
- Excellent hand and machine sewing skills.
- Material knowledge. Understanding of various costume materials and components, including silk, spandex, fabric painting, beading, and fastenings such as zippers.
- Self-motivated problem-solving attitude.
- Work calm under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills and cross-departmental collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent punctuality and time management.Job Responsibilities
- Assist the Head and Deputy Head of Wardrobe on any day-to-day changes that might impact the running of the Production.
- Assist with costume fittings when required to do so.
- Preparation and maintenance of all costumes and equipment required, including checks prior to each performance
- Learn and perform dressing cues; from simple to extensive plots
- Performing costume maintenance and laundry duties including ironing
- Attending all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs as required, including emergency calls in the event of equipment failure or other incident, particularly if there is a risk of the cancellation of a performance.
- Having an awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and making necessary adjustments, if any.How to Apply
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]