Ladies Cutter - Ladies Costume Workroom Manager/Cutter
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Position Overview & Specifications
15-month Fixed Term Maternity Leave Contract from April 2023
Based in Covent Garden, London
Full time; 42.5 hours per week
We are seeking to appoint an experienced costume maker/cutter to manage the Ladies Costume Workroom on a maternity cover basis from April 2023.
The Workroom Manager, with the Assistant Manager undertake all the cutting requirements for the Ladies Workroom and oversee the construction of all items produced in the workroom for The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.
The manager will work with designers and costume production managers to create costumes for principal and chorus artists of both companies, delivering costumes within agreed timescale, resources and budgets.
They will also effectively lead a team of experienced permanent and casual costume technicians, ensuring all activities are carried out to the highest standard of safety, efficiency, and quality.
Requirements:
- A record of successful costume cutting in a theatre, dance, film/TV environment with management experience
- Extensive practical making experience and a sympathetic approach to creative concepts, able to interpret and realise them in practical terms
- A specialist knowledge of fitting and alteration techniques
- Extensive knowledge of modern and traditional methods of construction
- Experience of managing teams and projects with tight deadlines
- Experience in budgeting, estimating staffing requirements and scheduling
If you have any questions about the specifics of the role, please contact Head of Costume Production Elizabeth King on elizabeth.king@roh.org.uk or 020 7212 9732.
The Royal Opera House is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.
A full job description and ROH information pack is attached below. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the ROH Recruitment Team on hr.recruitment@roh.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 8am, Monday 13th March 2023
Interviews will be held w/c 20th March 2023
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies please.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Ladies Cutter - Ladies Costume Workroom Manager/Cutter roles across The Royal Opera House's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £49,592 - £49,592 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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