The Watermill Theatre
Job Summary
We are looking for a Head of Wardrobe who will be responsible for the planning and management of all costume related requirements for the Watermill Theatre.
Job Description
- Recruit staff as required according to departmental workload.
- Line manage the wardrobe maintenance staff and all freelance workers.
- Manage costume line of production budget including providing estimates at White Card stage.
- Meet and liaise with the Designer for each production to gain detailed insight into the costume requirements for each show including support with hair and make-up provision as required.
- Research, source and/or draft patterns as required for period costumes.
- Purchase or procure all fabrics, accessories and consumables.
- Make, or oversee the making, of all costume construction.
- Hire, loan or purchase costumes as required.
- Source and alter costumes from stock.
- Oversee all fittings and alterations.
- Attend production meetings and technical and dress rehearsals to ensure all costumes are completed to the Designer’s satisfaction, including understudy costumes.
- Be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of costumes and accessories for each production.
- Ensure all costume hires and loans are cleaned, repaired and returned in good working order on a timely basis.
- Be accountable for the ongoing maintenance and storage of Watermill costume and accessory stocks.
- Liaise regularly with the Technical & Production Manager regarding the management of budgets and expenditure.
- Produce and submit accounts for each production.
- Provide holiday cover for the wardrobe maintenance and ensure appropriate cover is in place for own role during periods of holiday or TOIL.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Wardrobe
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 24 Nov 2025
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Location:
South East
Job: Head of Wardrobe
Job: Head of Wardrobe
Organisation: The Watermill Theatre
Postcode: RG20 8AE
About The Watermill Theatre
The Watermill Theatre is a regional powerhouse in the world of theatre, producing around 7 shows every year for the stage in its beautiful, converted historic mill building in Berkshire.
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