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Main Duties
To facilitate, in conjunction with the Head of Wardrobe and Designer, the creation of all costumes for YTR productions and co-productions to the highest possible standards whether bought, hired or made by in-house staff or out-workers.
To cut costumes for construction by in house and freelance makers/Wardrobe Assistants.
To maintain good standards of work, contributing to the department’s safe, efficient, economic and high quality performance.
To work with the Head of Wardrobe to fit costumes to cast members, Youth Theatre participants and community groups.
To undertake Wardrobe duties – primarily cutting and sewing but also maintenance and dressing when required.
To be involved in the recruitment of community workers and volunteer staff as appropriate and to supervise a community workroom when required.
To attend meetings as required and contribute to the wider work of YTR through project groups and cross-departmental working groups.
To deputise for the Head of Wardrobe in their absence, particularly with regard to maintaining financial records, managing staff and generally running the department.
To ensure that effective and positive communication is maintained between the Wardrobe department and other departments across the organisation.
To ensure effective and positive working relationships with Creative teams, departmental staff and colleagues.
To ensure that all relevant Health and Safety legislation is complied with at all times and that all equipment in the department is inspected and well maintained.
To ensure good housekeeping is maintained at all times – making the best use of the space available and that stock is located and rotated across buildings and spaces appropriately.
To ensure maintenance facilities are kept clean & tidy and are available to all incoming productions and users of the Theatre.
Person Specification
Essential
A passion for theatre and costume
Recognised qualification in Costume or Fashion
A wide knowledge of theatre practice
Proven ability to be able to realise Designers and Directors’ intentions and requests
Skill and experience in producing costumes from designs and drawings
Proven ability to manage and motivate staff and to communicate and work well with a team
Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure to strict deadlines
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work unsupervised
The ability to work evenings, weekends and occasional Bank Holidays
Desirable
Experience of supervising a team of community volunteers in costume making
A full, clean driving licence
An enhanced DBS check
Knowledge of dyeing / breaking down techniques
Good knowledge of garment cutting and construction both period and modern
Terms and Conditions
This is a full time role starting 01 April 2026
Hours are annualised at 2080 hours per annum, worked flexibly to meet the needs of York Theatre Royal. Hours may vary depending on patterns of work required. Evening and weekend work may on occasion be required
Annual Salary: £30,857.00. The salary will be paid monthly.
Probationary period: 3 months
Holiday Entitlement: 224 hours per annum
Notice Period Required: 1 month in the probationary period, 2 months thereafter.
The theatre has a work based pension scheme.
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