Wardrobe Technician (Grade 5) - Fixed Term Contract (1756)
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Wardrobe Technician (Grade 5) - Fixed Term Contract (1756)
Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Company
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Work Type: On-site
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (29 June to 9 September 2026)
Salary: £39,170.56 pro-rata
Closing Date: 17 May 2026
Job Description
Do you have significant experience in costume maintenance and / or wardrobe support in a theatre environment? Do you work well within a busy team? Are you available between the end of June and early September to support on The Mad King? We are looking for experienced Wardrobe Technicians to work as part of the Running Wardrobe Team to ensure all costume and dressing requirements are delivered to the highest standard, supporting smooth and safe technical rehearsals, technical processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering efficient and friendly dressing support – assisting with costumes which includes lifting and moving costume rails, baskets and heavy costumes.
- Recording maintenance and repair notes of costumes, submitted dressing notes and updating show-running documentation.
- Ironing and steaming of costumes during laundry calls.
- Supporting Get-Ins, understudy rehearsals and Get-Outs.
- Attending run through prior to technical period.
Essential Knowledge and Experience
- Proficient knowledge of costume and period terminology.
- Knowledge of laundry and textile care together with competent machine and hand sewing skills.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- An understanding of the requirements of Show Running and being part of a wider Stage Operations Team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
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. The [Employer hidden] Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.
Application Process
All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [contact hidden]. The interviews will be in-person in the week commencing 1 June.