We are looking for a Fixed Term Maternity Cover, Costume Maker & Cutter to assist in the efficient operation of Northern Ballet’s Wardrobe Department, to the highest possible standards. You will have exceptional interpersonal skills and proven Workroom experience at a similar level.
- Salary: £28,400
- Hours: Fixed Term 1 year Maternity Cover.
- Closing date for applications: 5pm, Wednesday 14 August 2024
- Interviews: week starting 19 August 2024
- Start date: week starting 23 September 2024, to allow for a Handover
About Us
Northern Ballet is a powerhouse for inventive dance, creating and touring narrative dance at various scales nationally and internationally. Bold and confident in our approach, we engage, involve and move our audiences. We reach a diverse range of people through passionate storytelling, a mastery of classical dance technique and an absolute commitment to our leading role as an international ambassador for world-class dance.
Whether based on tour, or at Northern Ballet HQ in Leeds, a career with us allows you to become part of an ambitious world-class arts organisation.
Responsibilities
- Cutting and making of costumes for Northern Ballet’s new and existing repertoire.
- Supervising and mentoring Northern Ballet wardrobe staff and freelance makers within the workroom in the construction of costumes, alterations and refurbishment.
- Organisation and facilitation of fittings for all upcoming productions
- Upkeep of the workroom equipment and machinery (irons, sewing machines and overlockers both domestic and industrial)
- Where applicable, documentation of alterations made to hired costumes so all items can be returned to their original condition on return to origin.
- Working closely with Northern Ballet staff, Designers, Directors, and Costume Supervisors etc in a professional, collaborative way.
- Assisting in the general maintenance of costumes, shoes and accessories (washing, ironing mending and refurbishment) at base.
- Assisting with the packing and unpacking of shows in and out of Quarry Hill, of all costumes, accessories, headdresses, footwear and miscellaneous wardrobe equipment
- Assisting at theatre venues on tech weeks of new productions and revivals, and to be available as cover for Northern Ballet Staff out on tour if required.
- To be flexible and work as part of a team is an essential requirement of this post.
- General upkeep of the appearance of the workroom and general working environment
Experience we'd like to see in your CV or cover letter
- Proven experience in a professional wardrobe workroom, as a cutter and maker, supervising and mentoring others.
- A strong general knowledge of various sewing techniques
- Great interpersonal skills.
- Experience in dance or ballet would be preferable
How to apply
Deadline for applications is Wednesday 14 August at 5pm.
Please submit an up-to-date CV, along with a covering letter outlining your experience, to recruitment@northernballet.com.
Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Form.
Northern Ballet strives to understand, respect and champion diversity in all its forms and believes in embracing diversity within our workforce, repertoire and practices. We encourage applications from all races, religions, genders, countries of origin and sexual orientations. We particularly encourage applications from disabled people and those from global majority backgrounds as these groups are underrepresented in our organisation.
If you require any adjustment during any stages of our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@northernballet.com and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements. Some examples of adjustments could include sending documentation in alternative formats such as large print, braille or audio. Adapting the environment for the interview or allowing additional time for you to answer questions.