We are looking for a Costume hire Assistant to join the National Theatre Hire and Transport Team on a Part Time Permanent Contract.
Purpose of the role:
To provide a professional service for internal and external customers, following set procedures for booking out costumes, producing quotes, raising invoices and processing payments. The role requires multi-tasking and working quickly and diligently across many different tasks. A strong customer focus and excellent costume knowledge is essential. The post holder will play an active role in the preparation for, and subsequently the actual departmental move.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- A proven wide and thorough knowledge of costume history and costume terminology, with demonstrable evidence of having extensively used this in a professional capacity.
- Excellent customer service skills demonstrated through professional experience in a range of settings.
- Excellent communication skills with the experience and confidence to deal face to face with a wide variety of colleagues and customers in a professional setting.
- Experience of a full range of administrative skills, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, database, and social media.
- Confident sewing skills and basic costume construction/maintenance skills.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Download the Job Description here.
Working with us will give you…
Complimentary staff tickets for shows, subject to availability and policy.
Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to local childcare providers & gyms on and around the South Bank)
Access to interest-free season ticket loan and Cyclescheme partnership
Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
Generous sick pay
Family-friendly employer with supporting policies
Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
On-site Occupational Health and welfare support
Free-to-access Employee Assistance Programme, enabling counselling and mental wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, and advice on caring responsibilities.
On-site staff canteen and bar
Staff networks including Amplified: The Ethnically Diverse Network; Disability Staff Network; LGBTQ+ Network; Parents and Parents & Carers Network
The NT is also a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 26th August 2024 at 12 noon.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
People Department 2024