Do you have a passion for costume in a performance environment? Can you work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team? Do you have knowledge of Costume & Period?

We are looking for a Costume Hire Assistant to join our Costume Hire Department based at The Other Place theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Our extensive collection boasts over 60,000 amazing costumes, which are available to anyone who wants to hire them, from amateurs to professional theatre, from schools to fancy dress right through to TV, events and films. 

Reporting to Head of Costume Hire, key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list): 

• To assist both clients and RSC Designers and Costume Supervisors with their costume requirements. 
• To select and interpret clients costume requirements and communicate such choices for approval 
• To be a reference point for designers and Costume Supervisors on all matters relating to costume hire 
• and storage. 
• To be a reference point for any public and external organisations on all matters relative to costume hire. 

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge and experience: 

• A comprehensive knowledge of Costume & Period
• Experience of associated costume skills and equipment
• Knowledge and experience of fabrics and their use and handling
• Confident, helpful manner and consistent high level customer care.
• Excellent organisation, time management and administration skills. 

This is a full time, fixed-term position for up to 12 months, based in Stratford-upon-Avon. You will be working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility will be required from time to time regarding working additional hours outside of these times which may include evenings and weekends. 

Application Process 

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk 

The role will close at midnight 19 November and the interviews will be online in the weeks commencing 24 November. 

About the RSC 

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.  

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do. 

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals. 

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage. 

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.