Job Description

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Wigs, Hair and Make-up Professional to share in the training of our technical theatre students and to participate in the preparation of the public shows at RADA.

The successful applicant will be involved with running some teaching sessions with the Technical and Stage Management Foundation Degree and Degree course, Post Graduate Costume Course and the BA Acting Courses.

The successful applicant will be required to liaise with the Costume Designer and Director of the RADA public shows to create the hair and make up and realise them in hair and make-up calls. They will also Supervise the preparation of the looks, and discuss how they are achieved, within budget and other restraints, with advice and training given in the evening preparation.

Other linear sessions could be carried out, in discussion with the Head of Costume, such as basic hair and make up skills, FX make up and possibly wig knotting.

Experience in Hair and make-up within a theatre setting is essential, with a high level of skill in styling and maintaining Afro and textured hair, as well as straight hair.

The hours are varied and includes evening and weekend. We endeavour to allow the RADA hours to give time for outside work or time away.

The role requires a committed, self-motivated person who works well in a team and can lead diplomatically, confidently and with care and attention to furthering RADA’s goals of creating dedicated, confident and skilled Theatre Professionals.

Please see Job description via link below for a full breakdown of duties.

The Team:

The Costume Department consists of the Head of costume, Costume Tutor and Costume Assistant. as well as the WHAM specialist.

We are very interested in hearing from Black, Asian, and Global Majority candidates as well as candidates who identify as disabled. RADA is dedicated on becoming an anti-racist institution and is committed to supporting candidates in their positions, ensuring that the workplace is safe and inclusive for all. If you require any support to be able to take part in the interview process, please let us know when you apply, and we will ensure our interview process is accessible for you.

Apply via www.rada.ac.uk