Do you have experience in costume maintenance and/or wardrobe support in a theatre environment? Do you work well within a busy team? Are you reliable?
We are looking for an experienced Wardrobe Technician (Grade 1) to join the Running Wardrobe team where you will support the department by ensuring effective and efficient technical support is in place for all productions at or by the Royal Shakespeare Company to the standard of the designer's specification throughout the run of the production.
In this role you will report to the Head of Running Wardrobe and will be involved in all aspects of Running Wardrobe, including costume maintenance, laundry, and performance calls.
Key areas of responsibility include:
* Taking responsibility for your attendance, safe working, conduct and welfare, and supporting the building of an effective team.
* Working collaboratively with all staff on the production.
* Participating in the provision of wardrobe maintenance and dressing support for productions.
* Ensuring the maintenance of all costumes is always completed to the highest standards.
* Ensuring that all Running Wardrobe work is achieved within the time constraints set.
To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge or experience:
* BTEC, HND or degree in Theatre Costume or equivalent.
* Proven experience of managing theatre costume needs and dressing for a range of artists.
* A strong understanding of Costume Maintenance and Costume-related disciplines.
* Ability to work well in a team and lead others as required.
* Excellent organisation, time management and administration skills.
This role is a full-time position working 48 hours, 6 out of 7 days. It is offered as a fixed-term contract for 1 year and will be based at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon.
Application Process
All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk.
The role will close on the 10 February and the interviews are expected to be in person week commencing 24 February.
About the RSC
The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.
We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.
We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work.
The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.
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