Senior Director, Costume & Wigs Operations

Royal Opera House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Contract

Competitive Salary

Full-time 42.5 hours/week; ROH Covent 

Job summary

The Royal Opera House seeks an Assistant Director for Costume and Wigs, to join the senior management team and lead the Costume Department across ROH locations. You will influence strategy, manage a large workforce, and ensure high-quality costume, wig and make-up production aligned with artistic aims.

Based at Covent Garden with travel to Thurrock and Aberdare as required, you will foster an inclusive environment, lead multiple teams, and report to the Director of Technical, Production and

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a senior management role at a major producing venue.
• Strategic operating experience at a high level influencing the senior team vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Costume Department and manage over 300 staff and freelancers.
• Own budgets, strategy and reporting for costume, wigs and make-up.
• Collaborate with creatives and cross-functional teams to realise design ambitions.
• Travel to ROH sites and oversee operations across locations.

Skills

Senior management

Costume production

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

The Royal Opera House seeks an Assistant Director for Costume and Wigs, to join the senior management team and lead the Costume Department across ROH locations. You will influence strategy, manage a large workforce, and ensure high-quality costume, wig and make-up production aligned with artistic aims.

Based at Covent Garden with travel to Thurrock and Aberdare as required, you will foster an inclusive environment, lead multiple teams, and report to the Director of Technical, Production and