Head of Wardrobe

We are looking for a Head of Wardrobe who will be responsible for the planning and management of all costume related requirements for the Watermill Theatre. The Head of Wardrobe will liaise with the creative and production team to ensure the smooth creation and running of shows as well as maintaining the wardrobe department’s costume store.

• Recruit staff as required according to departmental workload.
• Line manage the wardrobe maintenance staff and all freelance workers.
• Manage costume line of production budget including providing estimates at White Card stage.
• Meet and liaise with the Designer for each production to gain detailed insight into the costume requirements for each show including support with hair and make-up provision as required.
• Research, source and/or draft patterns as required for period costumes.
• Purchase or procure all fabrics, accessories and consumables.
• Make, or oversee the making, of all costume construction.
• Hire, loan or purchase costumes as required.
• Source and alter costumes from stock.
• Oversee all fittings and alterations.
• Attend production meetings and technical and dress rehearsals to ensure all costumes are completed to the Designer’s satisfaction, including understudy costumes.
• Be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of costumes and accessories for each production.
• Ensure all costume hires and loans are cleaned, repaired and returned in good working order on a timely basis.
• Be accountable for the ongoing maintenance and storage of Watermill costume and accessory stocks.
• Liaise regularly with the Technical & Production Manager regarding the management of budgets and expenditure.
• Produce and submit accounts for each production.
• Provide holiday cover for the wardrobe maintenance and ensure appropriate cover is in place for own role during periods of holiday or TOIL.

24/11/2025

Permanent, Full Time