Head Office Employment Opportunities
Head Office Based Opportunities
DEPUTY HEAD OF WARDROBE – MATERNITY COVER
THE ROLE
We have a vacancy within our wardrobe team for a highly skilled professional, who will support and oversee our wardrobe provision for our productions. Reporting directly into the Head of Wardrobe, this individual will be highly experienced in the fields of pattern making, pattern cutting, making and alterations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Overseeing the delivery of projects including delivery of our pantomime season
To cut and make costumes for Imagine productions, and other projects in which the Company have an interest.
Making pattern, pattern cutting and draping.
Procuring and sourcing of materials, fabric and accessories
Altering, adapting or repairing stock costumes, employing construction techniques and identifying any construction issues
Maintaining costumes (including washing/ironing), shoes, accessories, tools and working areas
Working with production Wardrobe Teams
Measuring and fitting actors
Supporting costume returns
Supporting efficient management and administration of the department, including management of freelancers
Maintaining our stock of costumes and shoes for shows and hires
Administrative tasks and computer skills to support the Wardrobe department
OTHER SKILLS
Promote and adhere to the organisation’s culture and values.
To support in creating a safe, pleasant, respectful and productive work environment setting an example of positive professional standards.
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.
To undergo relevant training and development required by the Head of Wardrobe, Head of Operations and wider organisation.
To carry out any other tasks that will, from time to time, be allocated by the Head of Wardrobe on an ad hoc or continuing basis, commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED (ESSENTIAL)
A diverse range of textile handling, pattern drafting, cutting and making
A minimum of 2 years experience of theatre costuming ideally within a producing theatre
Wardrobe department scheduling
A good working knowledge of relevant costume making tools and machinery
Theatre costume cutting and making skills
Experience in alteration to existing garments.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
Able to deputise for the Head of Department in their absence
Able to plan workload effectively with the ability to work to strict deadlines
Able to work as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Initiative to work alone with minimum supervision
Positive and flexible approach to problem solving with attention to detail
Computer literate
Flexible and friendly manner at all times
Flexibility with working hours to suit business needs Desirable Experience:
Budget control
Supervising a team
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED (DESIRABLE)
Understanding of wigs, hair and makeup requirements
Millinery
NOTE
This role is a fixed term position between 15 to 18 months.
33 days of holiday year inclusive of bank holidays. Holiday is strictly limited in October and not permitted November to January due to panto season.
This role is 40 hours per week with additional hours required particulary during panto season.
There will be a requirement to travel around the country attending photoshoots, marketing events and potentially to help out during rehearsals. This may include (rarely) overnight stays.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit a CV and Covering Letter as to why you think you are suitable for the role via the Recruitment Portal.
Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in groups where we are under-represented, for example people with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, older returners and people who are neurodivergent.
We are curious, courageous, and ambitious, empowering people to challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply via the Trafalagar Entertainment Careers Portal which can be found by clicking here
freelance wardrobe assistant
POSITION: Freelance Wardrobe Assistant – Imagine Theatre HQ, Coventry
RATE OF PAY: Daily rate
DATES: Monday 11th August 2025 – Friday 19th September 2025
LOCATION: Imagine Theatre, Trafalgar House 186 Torrington Avenue, Canley, Coventry CV4 9AJ
DESCRIPTION:
Imagine Theatre – Producer of pantomime and children’s theatre are seeking to employ experienced Freelance Wardrobe Assistant to work on preparing costumes for our up and coming pantomime season.
The role would be to work along side our wardrobe team, working to prepare costumes, headwear and accessories for our up and coming pantomime season.
This would include.
Alteration of existing garments,
Garment Construction
Laundry
Preparation of shoes, headwear and accessories.
Option of wig work depending on previous experience
They would need to be competent on both industrial and domestic machines as well as have a good understanding of garment construction.
They also need to be adaptable to all areas of a Wardrobe Assistant role.
Candidates must be with in a commutable distant to the area.
Previous experience desirable.
DEADLINE: Friday 31st July 2025
HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested, we would love to hear from you, please apply by sending your C.V and a brief covering letter to us Production@imaginetheatre.co.uk
FREELANCERS
We are always keen to hear from freelancers to work across all production departments here at Head Office. Should this be of interest please email your CV to production@imaginetheatre.co.uk
PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We do not have any current placement opportunities at head office
Imagine Theatre are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to a work environment which embraces and supports diversity and inclusion across all departments.
