Duties and responsibilities

• Construct costume as directed by Head of Costume and other senior members of the team.
• Attend fittings on request.
• Assist, as part of the team, with other duties to ensure the smooth running of the department
• Dressing on shows, laundry maintenance, wig maintenance and other reasonable requests.
• Work to agreed deadlines, constructing and finishing costumes with speed and economic efficiency while ensuring that it is produced to the highest quality
• Provide regular progress reports to the Head Costume, alerting to potential problems at the earliest possible time.
• Maintain good standards of operation and participate with housekeeping duties in the working area.
• Keep accurate records of performance running details and any other relevant information.
• Manage and account for any petty cash float issued by the Head of Wardrobe, by documenting and recording any monies spent, keeping valid purchase receipts.
• Represent the costume department to visiting artists and the public and to encourage good relations with other colleagues.

Responsibilities of all staff members

• Be aware of the work of other departments in the achievement of Horsecross's aims.
• Take an active part in communicating and co-operating with all staff and departments.
• Carry out administration efficiently ensuring accurate and complete records are maintained
• Follow guidelines, procedures and policies provided by the company.
• Work in accordance with the Equality and Diversity policy of Horsecross.
• Be aware of, and comply with, rules and legislation pertaining to Health & Safety at work.
• Take an active part in achieving high standards of customer and client care.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements:
• Qualification in Theatrical Costume or associated courses eg Fashion, Textiles etc.
• Good hand and machine sewing skills.
• Practical skills in pattern cutting and dress making.
• Excellent personal time management.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Demonstrate ability to work with creative and technical personnel and performers.
• Ability to work under pressure, using tact, diplomacy and flexibility.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Desirable Requirements:
• At least one year as a Costume Assistant producing professional costume for the professional stage.
• Basic wig maintenance
• Knowledge of machine maintenance
• Knowledge of the social and historical history of costume.
• IT Experience
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practices
• Current First Aid at Work Certificate

Summary of Terms and Conditions
*Horsecross follows the terms and conditions as laid out in the BECTU Agreement

Seasonal/Temporary Contract

Full-time (up to 40 hours per week) from 26th August 2019 to 5th January 2020.

£10.30 per hour and subsistence where applicable*

Flexible working is essential as required by the Production Department.

Application packs & further information on this role are available from our website.

Please note that CV's will not be accepted for this position.