Deputy Wardrobe Manager

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts


Job Summary

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is recognised as a leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative industries.

Job Description

We are seeking a Deputy Wardrobe Manager to support the work of students in the provision of costumes and related items for LIPA productions. In this role, you will manage staff and resources, under the direction of the Wardrobe Manager, working closely with costume designers, student designer and teaching staff to ensure that designs are realistic and can be made or otherwise acquired within the available production timeline.

This is a part-time, term-time role (30 hours per week, 41 weeks per year).

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a qualification in Theatre Costume or equivalent, and demonstrable professional experience as a costume supervisor in a production wardrobe department is essential. You will be proficient in wardrobe department operations, stock management, budgeting and consumables tracking. Experience collaborating with students, designers, performers and technicians is essential, teaching or instruction experience in a Higher Education or Further Education environment is desirable.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Deputy Wardrobe Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Performing arts
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 17 Nov 2025

  • Location:

    North West

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Job: Deputy Wardrobe Manager

Job: Deputy Wardrobe Manager

Organisation: The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Postcode: L1 9HF

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