- Closing Date:27/11/2024 13:00:00
- Salary:£37,999 – £40,247 per annum
- Hours:Full time, permanent
- Wardrobe Manager – Job Description & Person Specification
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Job Overview
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative economies. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our world class facilities and an enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes. Aligning with our vision and values, our ambitious strategic plan focusses on the core themes of Excellence, Equity, Environment, Empowerment, Employability and Entrepreneurship.
We are seeking a dedicated Wardrobe Manager to lead the day-to-day activities and operations of our Wardrobe Department and help inspire our students. In this role, you will manage staff and resources, oversee costume production for LIPA’s shows and events, and provide practical demonstrations and instruction to students. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment within the Wardrobe Department areas and undertake the financial and record keeping duties related to the activities of the department.
The ideal candidate will have a qualification in Theatre Costume or equivalent, with at least three years’ professional experience as a costume cutter, maker or supervisor in a production department. Prior experience as a manager/deputy manager in a production wardrobe department is essential. You will be proficient in wardrobe department operations, stock management, budgeting and consumables tracking. Experience collaborating with students, designers, performers and technicians is essential, teaching or instruction experience in a Higher Education or Further Education environment is desirable.
As a new colleague, you will join a thriving creative community and learning environment, working with inspiring students and supportive colleagues.
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, generous pension, and holiday entitlements, complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions, and the opportunity to become part of our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, and film makers.
This is a permanent post to commence January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 1pm
Interviews: w/c 9th December 2024
CV’s will not be accepted.
Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruit@lipa.ac.uk or 0151 330 3091.
Please send your completed application form to recruit@lipa.ac.uk
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We are committed to working together to create an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, pursuing our vision to be a leading vocational training institution.
As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.
Appointments will always be made on merit.
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