Conduit

The Royal Opera House

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The Royal Opera House entrance on Bow Street © ROH 2012 The Royal Opera House aims to enrich people’s lives through opera and ballet.

Open roles
38
New role every
~2.4 days
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1.1× vs prior 90d

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Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted
Oct 21, 2026

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Costume Performance Assistant Manager (Wardrobe Manager)

at The Royal Opera House


Our Technical, Production and Costume Department plays a leading part in ensuring our performances are of the highest quality by delivering technical excellence for every performance, rehearsal, and event. An important cog in the delivery of our exceptional productions is our Costume Performance team who are currently seeking to appoint Costume Performance Assistant Manager. We have a unique and exciting Costume Performance Team structure and terminology to match. To add familiar context for any wider theatre colleagues wishing to join us and to help place your skills in the appropriate role, this role sits as as an equivalent to a Wardrobe Manager/Master/Mistress within Running Wardrobe. What are we looking for? Substantial experience of team leadership in costume provision for a large performance company. An exceptional knowledge of backstage costume work and dressing techniques. Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills. Strong communication, leadership skills and confidence in managing conflict and seeking resolution. Meticulous accuracy. Familiarity with scheduling and recruiting staff members. Willingness and flexibility to work annualised hours, including evenings, weekends and other hours required to support the performance schedule.