Deputy Head of Costume - Job Description
Role: Deputy Head of Costume
Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £717.57 (gross) per week. (SOLT/BECTU grading 2)
The Royal Court Theatre is looking to recruit a Deputy Head of Costume to manage the running of our current shows and support the creation of new productions.
The Deputy will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Royal Court’s wardrobe, undertaking costume laundry and maintenance and supervising casual dressers. The role will be to support the Head of Costume and freelance supervisors on the delivery of costume requirements for all shows working alongside the cast, creatives, stage managers and show running staff. Other duties will include deputising for the Head of Costume in their absence and supervising on occasional shows, when required.
The successful candidate will be:
- Experienced in Costume Management: Possess a solid background in costume departments within busy theatres, demonstrating high standards in laundry, maintenance, and repairs.
- Skilled in Supervision and Collaboration: Effectively support the Head of Costume and freelance supervisors, show casing strong interpersonal skills to manage casual dressers and liaise with visiting companies.
- Skilled in Organisational and Time Management: Exhibit excellent organisational abilities to maintain costume storage, manage budgets, and ensure timely preparation for performances.
- A Creative Problem Solver: Show an understanding of the artistic process, with the capability to respond creatively to challenges while maintaining a calm and positive demeanour.
- Committed to Inclusivity and Safety: Actively promote a respectful and inclusive work culture, demonstrating awareness of health and safety procedures and a commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression initiatives.
Further details of the role can be found in the Job Description. If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form and return the same to recruitment@royalcourttheatre.com by no later than 10th November 2024. The interviews will tentatively be held in the last two weeks of November with a start date before Christmas. Please address how you meet the criteria set out above within your application.
To note, your application can also be sent through in the form of a voice note, or PowerPoint presentation (no more than five slides). Should there be a more accessible format for your application to be received, please contact the recruitment inbox.
The Royal Court Theatre operates the Disability Confident scheme, which means that you are guaranteed to be shortlisted to the next stage if you meet the minimum criteria. Please clearly outline in your email if you would like to be considered under this scheme.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment inbox ahead of the closing date.