Head of Wigs and Make-Up

Head of Wigs & Make-Up £950 per performance week plus touring allowance & travel Benefits: Access to wellbeing support, First Aid Training if needed, access to physiotherapy & access to company rate tickets Contract: Fixed Term 23 weeks performances are 6 days per week either Monday – Saturday or Tuesday – Sunday depending on each venue’s schedule

Job Description: 

• To be responsible for the running of the Wigs department on the production. 

• To dress and set the wigs/hairpieces and assist the cast with fitting them for each performance. 

• To manage the preparation and good maintenance of wigs, hairpieces, and equipment, including checks prior to each performance. 

• To maintain wigs and hairpieces between performances and ensure proper storage. 

• To carry out the setting up and closing down of the department at each venue. 

• To order and replenish hair and make-up supplies as needed. 

• To provide the cast and band with advice or assistance with their make-up upon request. 

• To manage petty cash for the department. 

• To liaise as needed with the Wigs Supervisor in regard to any replacements, alterations or repairs needed for the wigs and/or hairpieces;  

• Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Head of Wigs and Make-Up based on industry norms and practice. 

Person Specification: 

• Demonstrable professional experience working in a similar role in the West End or on Tour;  

• Knowledge and experience of the working practices of a first class touring or West End production;  

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail;  

• Extensive Wigs/Hair experience and excellent technical skills;  

• Demonstrable experience of working with all hair types;   

• The ability to work well with actors and creative teams;  

• Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise;  

• Experience of working on a new production;  

• Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation;  

• Awareness of current UKT/BECTU and SOLT/BECTU Union Agreements.   

 

Please send a CV to recruitment@kennywax.com with CCGW HEAD OF WIGS AND MAKE-UP in the subject line.   

Deadline is 5pm Friday 3rd October.  We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as applications are received, so we encourage early submission.    

03/10/2025