Costume Technical Apprentice

Chichester Festival Theatre


Job Summary

We are recruiting for a Costume Technical Apprentice to join us from September 2025, to work in our busy Production department. This opportunity provides experience, skills, knowledge and formal training whilst working on a range of professional theatre productions across our 3 stages and elsewhere.

Job Description

Costume Technician Apprentice

Full time, 24 month contract

National Minimum Wage (not apprenticeship wage)

You’ll learn and apply the skills of a Costume technician, whilst studying the Level 3 Costume Technician – Stage and Screen Apprenticeship Standard in collaboration with Chichester College.

An Apprenticeship is an entry level paid employment position where you learn the required skills on the job under the supervision of our professional team. You will be given 1 day per week to study and/or attend college, either remotely or in person.

Full details of the role and duties can be found on our website https://www.cft.org.uk/jobs

Amongst other tasks you’ll be assisting the Costume Supervisor and Wardrobe team in ensuring that all costume aspects of the show are ready for the technical rehearsals, this may include undertaking alterations, fittings, shopping or breaking down costumes as required.

Want to find out more?

If you want to find out more about apprenticeships and working at CFT, as well as getting some advice on how to apply and meet some of the team, we are running an event in the Festival Theatre Foyer on:

  • Saturday 21st June 10.30 – 12.00
  • Saturday 5th July 10.30 – 12.00

We recommend registering by emailing mailto:[email protected] – [email protected] to let us know which session you’d like to attend, but if you haven’t then please don’t let that stop you attending. You’re welcome to bring your parents, carers or partner with you to these events .

Job Requirements

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • A professional approach to working with artists of all genders in various states of dress
  • Good housekeeping skills
  • The ability to communicate with staff at all levels
  • The ability to work well under pressure
  • Good communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Good at working in a team
  • Commitment to achieving high standards with the resources available
  • Flexible approach to working, including the ability to work unsocial hours
  • Interest in and commitment to making theatre accessible to all community sectors, and to CFT’s Equal Opportunities Policy

Desirable Criteria

  • Use of a variety of sewing techniques by hand and using a machine including overlocking

Qualifications Desirable

  • GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), in English and Mathematics

  • ICT qualification or experience is desirable

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Costume Technical Apprentice
  • Salary: £20k-£25k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Thu, 10 Jul 2025

  • Location:

    South East

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Job: Costume Technical Apprentice

Job: Costume Technical Apprentice

Organisation: Chichester Festival Theatre

Postcode: PO19 6AP

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