Costume Performance Lead – Theatre Wardrobe

Royal Ballet and Opera; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Ballet and Opera, based at Covent Garden, London, is seeking a Costume Performance Assistant Manager. The role develops and leads the Costume Performance Team to deliver high-quality costume support for performances, rehearsals, and events.

Applicants should have substantial leadership experience in costume provision for a large company, deep backstage knowledge, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of team leadership in costume provision for a large performance company.
• Exceptional knowledge of backstage costume work and dressing techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Strong communication, leadership skills and confidence in managing conflict and seeking resolution.
• Meticulous accuracy.
• Familiarity with scheduling and recruiting staff members.

Skills

Team leadership

Backstage costume work

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Job description

The Royal Ballet and Opera, based at Covent Garden, London, is seeking a Costume Performance Assistant Manager. The role develops and leads the Costume Performance Team to deliver high-quality costume support for performances, rehearsals, and events.

Applicants should have substantial leadership experience in costume provision for a large company, deep backstage knowledge, and strong organizational and communication skills.