Head of Wardrobe (Maternity Cover)

What are we looking for?

We have a vacancy within our wardrobe team for a highly skilled professional, who possesses a strong understanding of managing and overseeing a theatrical wardrobe department. With experience in a similar role, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability in managing a busy wardrobe department with the focus on operations of the departments and strategic planning. In addition to holding core skills and understanding in cutting, making and sewing Reporting directly into the Head of Operations, this individual will be highly experienced in IT, organisation and team management

The person we need, would have or be

• Able to manage their own time, and to effectively plan schedules and delivery dates.
• Overseeing the delivery of projects including delivery of our pantomime season and hires.
• Overseeing the operation of the work room and the management and day to day scheduling of the work room team.
• Overseeing efficient management and administration of the department, including management of freelancers.
• IT literate with basic knowledge of Office 365. Ability to learn new software as required.
• Procuring and sourcing of materials, fabric and accessories.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility with working hours to suit business needs
• To be able to work independently and remotely when required.
• Problem solving wardrobe skills with ability to assist with modifications in order ensure suitable costuming solutions are provided across all our productions.

Essential Skills

• Budget planning of the department

Staffing budgets – at head office and Imagine shows.

Budgeting costume provision to our own productions and our hires.

Expenses and coding of receipts and overseeing spends for the department.

Script reading and able to create costume bibles and costume plots.

• Staff management

To support in creating a safe, pleasant, respectful and productive work environment setting an example of positive professional standards.

To promote an environmentally sustainable workplace, adhering to the Theatre Greenbook initiative.

Scheduling of wardrobe teams at head office including booking staff, makers etc

Liaising with designers and external makers.

Recruiting and working with production Wardrobe Teams in various venues across the country.

• Other

Able to work as part of a team

Be aware of and adhere to our processes and policies regarding Health and Safety, GDPR, Equal Opportunities, Lone working, Safeguarding

To promote an environmentally sustainable workplace, adhering to the Theatre Greenbook initiative.

Promote and adhere to the organisation’s culture and values.

Flexible and friendly manner at all times

Flexibility with working hours to suit business needs.

• Desirable Experience:

To undergo relevant training and development required by the company and wider organisation.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Essential Experience

• A minimum of 3-4 years experience of theatre costuming ideally within a producing theatre
• A good working knowledge of relevant costume making tools and machinery
• Experienced in IT with basic Knowledge of 365.
• Organising and coordinating the fitting of costumes
• Coordination of costumes and personal required to the relevant photo shoots
• Health and Safety awareness including COSHH

Apply online by clicking https://www.trafalgarentertainment.com/careers/ then visit ‘other roles’ and search for Imagine Theatre.