Apprentice Costume Technician
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £20,800 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG1 5AF |
| Company: | Nottingham Playhouse Trust Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 6 |
Summary
Job Advert
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual to assist in delivering high quality support within the Costume
department, whilst gaining knowledge and experience working in our Studio on in-house and touring productions.
Our Apprentice Technician will play a key part in bringing designs to life from page to stage for our Nottingham Playhouse
productions, including main-stage productions, studio productions, co-productions, touring and Participation productions. They
will help ensure the Costume department delivers the highest standards of support to enable the creative process, working closely
with creative teams to achieve their vision to the highest artistic and technical standards.
This post will provide quality training leading to a nationally recognised Level 3 Creative Venue Technician Apprenticeship
qualification. Nottingham Playhouse can provide unrivalled experience across all disciplines needed to work in a Costume studio
and running wardrobe department in a fully producing theatre. As part of your training, you will also gain the ABTT Bronze Award
which is recognised across the industry.
The role will suit someone interested in working in a fast paced running wardrobe environment and gaining skills and knowledge as
part of the Costume team. You will be given the opportunity to develop these skills in a producing theatre, with 80% of your time
working with our team of skilled professionals and 20% of your time spent on college learning and course work. We want to provide
committed, enthusiastic and practically minded individuals with a vibrant start in technical theatre and live events.
This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 2 years.
Want to find out more?
Download the Job Pack opposite for full details about the role and working at Nottingham Playhouse. You can also come along to
our drop-in session on Saturday 14 June 2025 between 10am-2pm to chat to our friendly team about this role.
Nottingham Playhouse is committed to a policy of diversity and inclusion, creating a workforce representative of the diverse
communities we work with. Our workforce is currently under representative of certain communities and we are taking positive action
for equal opportunities through the recruitment process.
We would like to help you to fully participate in the application process. If you would like this pack in an alternative format,
support in completing your application, or you would like an alternative way to apply, please contact us at
recruitment@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk [recruitment@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk] to discuss a suitable format, or ring our Stage Door
on 0115 947 4361. Please leave a message with your full name, contact information, your address (if you need paperwork posting to
you) and details of your request.
Please submit your application by the end of Monday 23 June 2025.
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual to assist in delivering high quality support within the Costume
department, whilst gaining knowledge and experience working in our Studio on in-house and touring productions.
Our Apprentice Technician will play a key part in bringing designs to life from page to stage for our Nottingham Playhouse
productions, including main-stage productions, studio productions, co-productions, touring and Participation productions. They
will help ensure the Costume department delivers the highest standards of support to enable the creative process, working closely
with creative teams to achieve their vision to the highest artistic and technical standards.
This post will provide quality training leading to a nationally recognised Level 3 Creative Venue Technician Apprenticeship
qualification. Nottingham Playhouse can provide unrivalled experience across all disciplines needed to work in a Costume studio
and running wardrobe department in a fully producing theatre. As part of your training, you will also gain the ABTT Bronze Award
which is recognised across the industry.
The role will suit someone interested in working in a fast paced running wardrobe environment and gaining skills and knowledge as
part of the Costume team. You will be given the opportunity to develop these skills in a producing theatre, with 80% of your time
working with our team of skilled professionals and 20% of your time spent on college learning and course work. We want to provide
committed, enthusiastic and practically minded individuals with a vibrant start in technical theatre and live events.
This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 2 years.
Want to find out more?
Download the Job Pack opposite for full details about the role and working at Nottingham Playhouse. You can also come along to
our drop-in session on Saturday 14 June 2025 between 10am-2pm to chat to our friendly team about this role.
Nottingham Playhouse is committed to a policy of diversity and inclusion, creating a workforce representative of the diverse
communities we work with. Our workforce is currently under representative of certain communities and we are taking positive action
for equal opportunities through the recruitment process.
We would like to help you to fully participate in the application process. If you would like this pack in an alternative format,
support in completing your application, or you would like an alternative way to apply, please contact us at
recruitment@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk [recruitment@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk] to discuss a suitable format, or ring our Stage Door
on 0115 947 4361. Please leave a message with your full name, contact information, your address (if you need paperwork posting to
you) and details of your request.
Please submit your application by the end of Monday 23 June 2025.
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