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Main Purpose of the Role

To assist the Costume Supervisor in the fitting and alteration of costume and wigs working in a busy theatre workshop environment. To assist in costume finishing and some small makes. In order to undertake this job successfully you need to contribute as part of a team, and also work well alone using your own initiative. You should be able to work easily under pressure and meet deadlines. Flexibility regarding hours of work is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• To work effectively and efficiently with Costume Supervisors and complete tasks to deadlines.
• Hand sewing and use of costume making machinery including sewing machine and overlocker.
• Accurate and efficient costume alteration and fitting.
• Any other costume related tasks as instructed by the Costume Supervisor
• Attendance at scheduled fittings and costume calls as required
• Completion of weekly Timesheets.
• Assisting in recording risk assessments for any significant risk in the workplace.
• Ensuring a safe working environment in technical areas and in other departments as requested.
• General housekeeping of Wardrobe areas.
• Assisting in identifying and developing Technical and Building Department training requirements.
• Supporting flexible working practices within the Wardrobe Team
• Other duties as agreed from time to time.

Organisational Wide Responsibilities

• To demonstrate and promote our core values of Creativity, Impactfulness, Honesty, Kindness, Inclusivity and Bravery
• To seek to advance Norwich Theatre’s vision “To make all of our Creative Experiences have wide reaching positive impact.”
• To ensure you are always an ambassador for Norwich Theatre’s mission: “To provide creative experiences, rooted in the art of Performance and secure in our sense of Place, which generate positive impact for all People and inspire Prosperity in all its forms.”
• To comply with all Norwich Theatre policies including Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, IT, Data Security and Protection
• To undergo any training necessary to fulfil the duties of this role and to develop its contribution to the organisation

For a full description of the role and person specifications, please see Job Description attachment.