
Witness London Ltd
- Job Title: Wigs, Hair and Make Up Manager
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 04 Aug 2025
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Location:
London
Job Summary
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To be responsible for Wigs, Hair and Make-Up (WHAM) on the show.
- To ensure that the agreed wigs, hair and make-up designs and requirements are maintained throughout the run of the production.
- To manage and be responsible for the pre-show hair styling and makeup requirements of the company.
- To run the WHAM track during performances.
- Maintaining high standards of presentation for the cast wigs.
- Being responsible for the maintenance of the understudy wigs and their subsequent presentation when they are required.
- To liaise with the Company Stage Manager to coordinate any external haircuts, if required.
- To maintain necessary stock, consumables and equipment throughout and to manage the department’s petty cash float.
- Maintaining the ‘show bible’ including up-to-date character, design notes and images, show running/dressing notes, charts for make-up and special effects etc.
- Being present at technical sessions during cast changeovers, alongside the Wigs, Hair & Make-Up Supervisor.
- To lead, create and encourage a supportive and positive backstage environment for the full company.
- To carry out all other duties normally associated with the role of a Wigs Hair & Make-up Manager on a first-class play.
Job Requirements
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Proven experience in styling and dressing wigs and hair for live performance/theatre.
- Proven experience working with a wide variety of hair types.
- Relevant experience and technical ability in the application of make up for live performance/theatre.
- Awareness of relevant health and safety legislation.
- The ability to calmly and positively adapt work in accordance with creative/performance requirements.
- The ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
- Good time management skills.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- The ideal candidate would have experience of hair cutting, although this is not essential.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV by midday on Monday 4th August 2025 to [email protected]. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.
If you choose to, you are also welcome to submit a portfolio and/or a personal statement alongside your CV (the personal statement should be either in the form of a one-page cover letter or a short video or sound file of 2 minutes max).
As we are committed to diversity and equality across our work, both on and off the stage, we ask that you complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form linked in the job description.
- Contact name: Jodie Gilliam
- Contact email: [email protected]
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