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Costume Assistant (Panto)

Norwich Theatre

Costume Assistant (Panto)

£31387

Norwich Theatre, Chapelfield Grove, Norwich

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

, 11 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 40b330e10de0418bbad17e180c7dcab0

Full Job Description

  • To work effectively and efficiently with Costume Supervisors and complete tasks to deadlines.

  • Hand sewing and use of costume making machinery including sewing machine and overlocker.

  • Accurate and efficient costume alteration and fitting.

  • Any other costume related tasks as instructed by the Costume Supervisor

  • Attendance at scheduled fittings and costume calls as required

  • Completion of weekly Timesheets.

  • Assisting in recording risk assessments for any significant risk in the workplace.

  • Ensuring a safe working environment in technical areas and in other departments as requested.

  • General housekeeping of Wardrobe areas.

  • Assisting in identifying and developing Technical and Building Department training requirements.

  • Supporting flexible working practices within the Wardrobe Team

  • Other duties as agreed from time to time.


    • Organisational Wide Responsibilities
  • To demonstrate and promote our core values of Creativity, Impactfulness, Honesty, Kindness, Inclusivity and Bravery

  • To seek to advance Norwich Theatre's vision "To make all of our Creative Experiences have wide reaching positive impact."

  • To ensure you are always an ambassador for Norwich Theatre's mission: "To provide creative experiences, rooted in the art of Performance and secure in our sense of Place, which generate positive impact for all People and inspire Prosperity in all its forms."

  • To comply with all Norwich Theatre policies including Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, IT, Data Security and Protection

  • To undergo any training necessary to fulfil the duties of this role and to develop its contribution to the organisation

    To assist the Costume Supervisor in the fitting and alteration of costume and wigs working in a busy theatre workshop environment. To assist in costume finishing and some small makes. In order to undertake this job successfully you need to contribute as part of a team, and also work well alone using your own initiative. You should be able to work easily under pressure and meet deadlines. Flexibility regarding hours of work is essential.