Head of Wigs, Hair, and Make-Up (Maternity Cover)

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  • London

Tina Turner Musical Limited


Job: Head of Wigs, Hair, and Make-Up (Maternity Cover)

Job: Head of Wigs, Hair, and Make-Up (Maternity Cover)

Organisation: Tina Turner Musical Limited

Postcode: WC2B 4DF

  • Job Title: Head of Wigs, Hair, and Make-Up (Maternity Cover)
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Thu, 24 Jul 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

Tina Turner Musical Limited are looking for a Head of Wigs, Hair, and Make-Up (Maternity Cover) for the final six weeks of the run of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, at the Aldwych Theatre.

Job Description

Outline of Terms and Conditions

TITLE OF POST: Head of Wigs Hair and Make Up (Maternity Cover)

START DATE: Monday 4th August 2025

FINAL PERFORMANCE: Saturday 13th September 2025

SHOW SCHEDULE: 8 performances Monday – Saturday performances (Sunday rest day).

Ad hoc rehearsal and press/marketing calls

PAY: £1,138.01 per week (BECTU Grade 1 plus buyout of 8 hours per week averaged across the length of contract).

Job Requirements

Person Specification
The post-holder must have the following:

  • Extensive experience with styling and dressing wigs and hair for live performance/theatre.
  • Experience working with Afro and multi-textured hair.
  • Experience of hair cutting,
  • The ability to run a busy department.
  • The ability to adapt work in accordance with performance requirements.
  • The ability to work as part of a large team.
  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • Experience managing a team effectively.

Smoking Policy Please note that the usual place of work, Aldwych Theatre, is a no-smoking building.

Alcohol Policy All staff are expected to remain alcohol free during working hours and take personal responsibility for presenting themselves in a fit state for work i.e. alcohol free

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role, together with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to [email protected] by 10am on Thursday 24th July (quoting Head of WHAM (Maternity Cover) in the subject line).

We are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion across all departments and recognise that relevant skills and experience may come from a non-theatre work setting or home context. Flexible working practices will be considered.

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