Assistant Running Wardrobe Technicians (Dressers)
We have vacancies for Assistant Running Wardrobe Technicians to join our Running Wardrobe team for this year's Festival
Previous experience is preferred but the main requirements are that applicants have an understanding of Glyndebourne’s high production standards, are sympathetic to the demands of Artists and can handle costumes from early fashion to modern day attire quickly and carefully. Applicants must be able to work flexible hours as required.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Laundering costumes from early fashion to modern day attire, using industrial and domestic machinery including steam irons, washing machines and dryers.
- Assist with pre-show costume preparations and laundry checks.Prepare quick change areas in and around the performance space as required
- Participate in dressing assigned artist/s in and out of all costume requirements, pre, during and after performances.
- Inform the Running Wardrobe Manager, Deputy Running Wardrobe Manager of costume repairs and show running issues.
- Participate in emergency repairs and adjustments to costumes, as required.
- Ensure good organisation of dressing rooms before, during and after performances.
- Participate in all post performance costume requirements such as laundry collections, clearing dressing rooms and moving costume rails.
- Assist with the transfer of costumes between the Theatre and Costume Production
- Assist with any other duties as directed by the Running Wardrobe Manager
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Ability to follow direction and work to precise production related standards and objectives.
- Problem solving, flexible approach and positive attitude.
- Excellent time management and communication skills.
- Willing and able to work under pressure and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
- A high standard of customer care and an ability to work in a cooperative manner with all staff within and outside of Production areas.
- Ability to complete all dressing and laundry duties; including helping Artistes into and out of costume, moving rails of costumes and using industrial laundry equipment.
- Ability to work in confined areas with reduced lighting states in backstage or performance spaces.
- Experience of using domestic laundering equipment.
- Understanding of the need for diplomacy and discretion with emphasis on safeguarding confidential information.
- An awareness of Health and Safety practices in live theatre environments, undertaking all training as required and necessary to the performance of the role.
- Knowledge of a backstage working theatre environment and an interest in Fashion/Costume/Textiles
- Hand and machine sewing skills.
- Knowledge of fabrics types and associated laundry care.
Rates of pay, Hours and Benefits
This is an hourly paid position at £12.21 per hour, with some enhancements for Sunday working.
You will be required to work 2- 6 days/evenings per week with variable hours depending on the length of the operas allocated but will always be a minimum of 4 hours per day/ evening.
You will receive half a day’s paid holiday for each week worked (6.8 weeks holiday per annum pro rata inclusive of bank holidays).
We can offer a beautiful working environment, and the chance to see world-class opera. For those without their own transport we have a free minibus service to and from Lewes railway station.
We also offer :
- Free Pilates and Zumba classes, once a week
- Corporate Gym memberships
- An onsite Physiotherapist
- Subsidised electric car charging
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Subsidised dining at our onsite restaurants
- Free tea and coffee
- Discount at the Glyndebourne shop
- Free on-site parking
- Free minibus service to and from Lewes train station and Ringmer
- Discount at various highstreet retailers through the Glyndebourne benefits hub
How to Apply
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Please note; we are only able to consider applicants who are available for the entire contract period.
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive but are to be received no later than Wednesday 12 March 2025, with interviews due to take place on 19 March.
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