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Welsh National Opera shares the power of live opera with audiences and communities across Wales and England – in theatres, in neighbourhoods and online.
We are currently seeking a Touring Wardrobe Technician to deliver the highest quality presentation of the costume elements of productions, events and projects in an efficient manner that promotes a safe, healthy and sustainable working environment.
The interviews will be held on the 11th of August 2025.
What will be required of you
- Washing, drying, dry-cleaning, ironing and pressing costumes.
- Repairs, minor alterations and maintenance of costumes.
- Looking after footwear, hats, jewelry and other accessories.
- Working get-ins, get-outs and changeovers of performances, involving carrying heavy costumes.
- Setting dressing rooms and dressing artists during rehearsals and performances.
- Support the company’s producing, touring, rental and co-production work in the UK and Worldwide.
- Support the work of all WNO departments including rehearsals, productions, commercial work, concerts, digital work, smaller scale productions and events.
- Ensure that areas used by Touring Wardrobe Department are kept clean and tidy, and that all
- departmental equipment is correctly stored and maintained.
- Assist with the Get In and Get Out of toured equipment
What you will need to have?
- Practical skills, knowledge and experience of running wardrobe
- Basic Sewing Skills
- A working knowledge of current Health & Safety practice relevant to the role.
- Basic IT skills including use of Outlook, Word and Excel.
- A flexible approach to the requirements of the job.
- Ability to travel independently within the UK and abroad.
- Experience of working with period costumes
What we can offer you?
| Competitive Salary |
£32,760 WNO / BECTU Grade 2.1 – per annum permanent
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| Annual Leave |
Colleagues are entitled to 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time hours) each full holiday leave year which runs from 1st September to 31 August.Bank and public holidays are in addition to this.After 5 years, your holiday will increase to 28 days.
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| Pension |
All employees are automatically enrolled into WNO’s Stakeholder Pension Scheme (the “Plan”) or such other registered pension scheme as may be set up by the Company as a Qualifying Workplace Pension Scheme three months after joining the Company, subject to satisfying certain eligibility criteria.
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Gym Membership
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All employees are eligible to obtain the Active Corporate Card operated by Cardiff City Council which is available at a 25% reduced rate and covers various leisure facilities throughout Cardiff. |
| Discounts |
Wales Millennium Centre offers discounts to residents at selected outlets within the building and selected restaurants around Cardiff Bay on presentation of ID cards. Discounted rate with Future Inns in Cardiff.
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Staff Parking Discount with Q Park
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We have a corporate rate with Q Park, Pierhead Street (opposite WMC). |
Employee Assistant Programme
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We provide a free confidential; counselling and advice service that is available family to all our employees, freelancers and contractors.
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Welsh lessons
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We support staff who want to learn or improve their Welsh language skills, and we offer optional basic Welsh and improved lessons free of charge. |
If you are looking for the next challenge, then apply today. We equally welcome applications in both English and Welsh.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact: Carys Davies on carys.davies@wno.org.uk
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