Wardrobe Coordinator

  • Contract
  • London

The Royal Ballet School


Job Summary

To support the day-to-day operation of the Wardrobe Department across both White Lodge and the Upper School, ensuring smooth provision of uniforms, footwear, and wardrobe services, including assistance with costume support for events and performances.

Job Description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Wardrobe Coordinator plays a key role in providing operational support to the Wardrobe Department, overseeing uniforms and footwear, maintaining records, and assisting the Wardrobe Supervisor with costume preparation for events and performances. The role works closely with our students, as well as Artistic, Production, and Pastoral staff, to ensure efficient delivery of wardrobe services throughout the year.

CONTRACT TERMS

Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE), across 4 days of the week. This position is term time only and requires occasional weekend and evening work compensated by TOIL to fulfil the demands of projects.

Salary: c£23,000 FTE per annum

Location: White Lodge, Richmond Park and Upper School, Covent Garden

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: April 2026 (handover to be completed beforehand)

Application Closing Date: 11 February 2026 23:59

MAIN DUTIES

Uniforms and Student Fittings:

  • Coordinate and carry out student uniform fittings across both sites
  • Oversee uniform stock management by maintaining accurate stock records, including ordering, issuing and returns
  • Provide support and guidance on uniform-related queries from staff, students, and parents.

Footwear Coordination:

  • Coordinate student shoe fittings in liaison with external suppliers
  • Oversee footwear orders, manage stock, and maintain records of fittings and allocations
  • Provide support and information for footwear-related queries from staff, students, and parents.

Wardrobe and Costume Support:

  • Support the Wardrobe Supervisor with wardrobe and costume requirements for in-house productions and end of year performances
  • Assist with costume fittings, alterations, and general maintenance, as required
  • Support dressing requirements during rehearsals and performances
  • Assist with packing, transporting, and returning costumes for performances and events.

Job Requirements

Essential Criteria:

  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills
  • Experience of managing records, lists, or stock systems
  • Practical sewing and garment-handling skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work methodically
  • Confident working with young people in a professional environment
  • Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
  • Competent IT skills (e.g. working with Microsoft Office or similar systems).

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience working in a school, arts, performances, retail or wardrobe-related environment
  • Experience working with clothing, uniform, or stock management
  • Knowledge of costume or dancewear requirements
  • Interest in dance, costume, or performing arts
  • Empathy with the aims and ethos of the School.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Wardrobe Coordinator
  • Salary: £20k-£25k
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Dance
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026

  • Location:

    London

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