We're looking for cover for the post of Deputy Head of Wardrobe on a fixed-term basis from late October 2025 until the end of the 2025-26 academic year. Working alongside a Head of Wardrobe, the postholder - or postholders - will be instrumental in making and sourcing costumes for our shows and performances. We are open to the possibility of the post being covered full-time or, alternatively, split part-time between postholders on a job-share basis (- with each post being 3 days-per-week, 0.6FTE) so would welcome an application from you whether you are interested in taking up the post full-time or part-time and whether you apply as an individual or with a designated job-share partner. It's a busy role that will see you taking on the full wardrobe remit, assisting in the management and maintenance of the Italia Conti costume store, acting as a dresser, where required, for shows and performances, and working in support of the wider production team with any associated duties and responsibilities. Your experience in wardrobe, your outstanding making skills and your innovative ideas will be used to their fullest extent as a lynchpin in the successful delivery of our stage productions. If you'd enjoy being an integral part of a small friendly team during 2025-26, the stability of a salaried post for the academic year at one of Britain's leading performing arts training institutions and the thrill of bringing productions to fruition we'd love to hear from you. The Deputy Head of Wardrobe works in support of the Head of Wardrobe. Duties include working alongside the Head of Wardrobe and freelance costume designers to make and source costumes for all Italia Conti shows and performances. managing and maintaining the Italia Conti costume store, acting as a dresser, where required, for productions, and working in support of the wider Production Team with any associated duties and responsibilities. Productions usually take place either at Italia Conti's in-house Black Box Theatre, the Rhoda McGaw or smaller Buzz Theatres in Woking or occasionally at other external venues, including two annual showcases in the West End. Assisting the Head of Wardrobe in selecting costumes for all Italia Conti productions either from the on-site costume store, by making or sourcing new costumes externally. Supporting the Head of Wardrobe with arranging for all cast members to be measured and fitted for costumes and hairpieces throughout the rehearsal process. Altering costumes as and when required. Purchasing and/or hiring appropriate make-up, wigs and accessories for productions and stock in collaboration with the Head of Wardrobe. Attending dress rehearsals and making final adjustments to costumes, make-up and wigs. Acting as a dresser, where required, for each production, assisting with quick changes. Ensuring all costumes are washed and returned to the costume stores at the end of each production. Monitoring the stock and supply of wardrobe consumables including thread, needles, poppers etc. Working with the Head of Wardrobe to ensure the maintenance of efficient and organised storage and systems of hire. For further details of the post and of how to apply, please visit our website: https://www.italiaconti.com/about-us/work-for-us.Job Summary
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