Costume Hire Assistant – Fixed Term Contract

Royal Shakespeare Company


Job: Costume Hire Assistant – Fixed Term Contract

Job: Costume Hire Assistant – Fixed Term Contract

Organisation: Royal Shakespeare Company

Postcode: CV37 6BH

  • Job Title: Costume Hire Assistant – Fixed Term Contract
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 06 Sep 2026

  • Location:

    West Midlands

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Job Summary

We are looking for a Costume Hire Assistant to join our Costume Hire Department based at The Other Place theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Job Description

Do you have a passion for costume in a performance environment? Can you work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team? Do you have knowledge of Costume & Period?

We are looking for a Costume Hire Assistant to join our Costume Hire Department based at The Other Place theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Our extensive collection boasts over 60,000 amazing costumes, which are available to anyone who wants to hire them, from amateurs to professional theatre, from schools to fancy dress right through to TV, events and films.

This position is offered as a short term fixed-term contract, ideally starting in early October until the end of February 2027.
You will be working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in Stratford-upon-Avon. Some flexibility will be required from time to time regarding working additional hours outside of these times which may include evenings and weekends.

Job Requirements

A comprehensive knowledge of Costume & Period.
Experience of associated costume skills and equipment.
Knowledge and experience of fabrics and their use and handling.
Confident, helpful manner and consistent high level customer care.
Excellent organisation, time management and administration skills.

How to Apply

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [email protected]

The role will close at midnight on 6 September and the interviews will be online in the week commencing 7 September.

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