Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair & Make-Up

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Job Title: Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair & Make-Up
Salary: £40k-£50k
Hours:
Full time
Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024
Location:

UK-wide

Job Description

The Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair & Make-Up is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of all wigs, hair & make-up. The deputy is responsible for assisting cast members with wig/hair changes backstage and maintaining and washing wigs. The designer’s original specification and look of the production must be maintained.

Outline of Terms and Conditions

TITLE OF POST: Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair & Make-Up

START DATE: February 2025

CONTRACT: Fixed term to April 2026

KEY DATES: Rehearsals commence: w/c 27 January 2025 (London)

Load in/Technical Rehearsals commence: w/c 24 February 2025 (Leicester)
First Performance: w/c 3 March 2025 (Leicester)
Opening Night: TBC (w/c 10 March 2025)

The show is moving every two to three weeks, with a longer 6 week sit down in Manchester leading up to Christmas 2025, and will run through to the end of March/beginning of April 2026.

SHOW SCHEDULE: 8 performances Monday-Saturday. Ad hoc rehearsal and press/marketing calls

PAY: Competitive and in line with industry standard

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 3 months

Job Requirements

Person Specification
The post-holder must have the following:

Extensive experience with styling and dressing wigs and hair for live performance/theatre
Experience washing, maintaining and repairing wigs to a specified standard
Experience working with Afro hair
Experience of working on a large production
The ability to adapt work in accordance with performance requirements and work under minimal supervision
The ability to work as part of a large team
Good communication skills

Desirable

Experience managing a team effectively
Experience of hair cutting

Job Responsibilities

Assisting the actors in performances with dressing in their wigs/styling their hair, including quick changes;
Working collaboratively as a department with other technical departments, stage management, the acting company, resident creative team members and touring venue’s staff to ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show;
Acquiring a familiarity with all plots/tracks within the department in order to provide absence cover for other members of the department as required, in addition to ensuring that the department is trained to cover other plots/tracks as required;
Deputising for the Head of Department in their absence, if requested;
Ensuring all wigs are cleaned and dressed daily and in working order for each performance;
Liaising with the Company Manager/creative team regarding daily cast changes and preparing the relevant departmental adjustments accordingly;

For full responsibilities, please see our website.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role, together with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to [email protected] by 10am Wednesday 9th October 2024.

SUBJECT LINE: [Show Name], [Role], [Your Name] CV: [Your Name] – CV

Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion across all departments and recognise that relevant skills and experience may come from a non-theatre work setting or home context. Flexible working practices will be considered.

Contact email: [email protected]

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