Laundry Assistant - Hpcc

Ambassador Theatre Group; West End; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking a Laundry Assistant for the London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, based at Palace Theatre, West End.

The role is 24 hours per week, with 4-hour morning shifts on Tue–Sun and an additional double-shift day on a Wednesday or Saturday. Start date is as soon as possible; hourly rate aligns with SOLT/BECTU agreements.

Qualifications

• Excellent laundry skills including ironing.
• Teamwork and good communication.
• Willingness to learn new methods and improve practices.
• Able to follow directions or work independently.

Skills

Laundry ops

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Independent worker

Job description

Laundry Assistant

Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for a Laundry Assistant to work on the London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, this new play by Jack Thorne received its world premiere in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre in summer 2016. The critically acclaimed production is the most awarded West End play in the history of the Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking nine awards including Best New Play and Best Director in 2017.

Essential Skills include:

• Excellent laundry skills – including ironing
• Experience of working as a team; great communication and friendly manner
• Ability and desire to learn new methods and improvement to working practices
• Ability to work under direction or independently, following tried and tested methods

Exceptional candidates will have:

• Experience in a similar position on a large-scale production
• Excellent hand and machine sewing skills

We are committed to a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Job Location: Palace Theatre, West End.

Salary:Hourly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.

Weekly Hours: 24 hours a week, Tuesday to Sunday (4-hour shifts in the mornings, with one double-shift day on a Wednesday or Saturday).

Application Deadline: Friday, 6th November at 6pm.