Royal Ballet and Opera
Wigs and Make Up Technician x2
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Wigs and Make Up Technician x2
Fixed-Term Wigs & Make-Up Technician – The Royal Ballet and Opera
Position Overview
- Fixed-Term Contract: Until 31 August 2027
- Hours: Full-time (42.5 hours/week)
- Salary: £42,571.31 per annum
- Location: Covent Garden, London
- Due Diligence: See application guide before applying.
- Rebound Role: DBS check may be required.
About The Royal Ballet and Opera
The world-renowned The Royal Opera House, home to The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, has defined UK culture for three centuries. Beyond its stage, its legacy is felt globally through performances, live streams, cinematic releases, and mobile experiences.
Located at Covent Garden, this iconic venue serves as a nerve centre for three quarters of its audiences—extending its cultural reach across the UK and worldwide.
Our Technical, Production, and Costume Department is critical to delivering outstanding performances. We are seeking an experienced Wigs & Make-Up Technician to join our team.
The Role
As a Wigs & Make-Up Technician, you will:
- Craft wigs and apply styling (including textured hair techniques, locks, and braiding).
- Design and execute high-standard makeup, including theatrical/special effects.
- Prepare deliveries for Royal Ballet, Royal Opera, and affiliated productions (live, media, TV).
- Maintain customer service excellence for professional theatre stakeholders.
- Comply with Health & Safety standards (theatre risks, risk assessments).
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This role is fixed-term (until 31 August 2027).
Key Responsibilities
Ensure consistent, top-tier performance quality:
- Wig-making and styling (shaping, extensions).
- Hair cutting, boundary Heraldry, chemicals application.
- Makeup/textured application (ballet/opera demarcations, realism).
- Special effects training: Wound effects, facial prosthetics, animatronics knowledge.
- On-site coordination: Integrating costume/performance nuances.
- ** जानकारी प्रसारिता and visual urgency.responsibility for upkeep of tools and cleanup maintenance.
Requirements
- Proven success in wigs and makeup for major opera/ballet companies.
- Extensive experience in wig preparation techniques (refinements: scalping, creating texture, adjustments).
- Hands-on expertise in textured hair (e.g. braids, body locks).
- Advanced skill in translating hair/makeup designs and understanding hair types.
- Experience managing backstage operations (logistics, performer liaising).
- Health & Safety proficiency (aspects to consider occupational hazards).
- Willingness to participate in DBS checks.
About Us
The Royal Ballet and Opera’re the UK’s premier arts institution, driving artistic impact with visionary performances. Our mission is to inspire imagination and emotions for all audiences.
We embrace Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), uniting our culture to reflect British diversity. We believe creativity thrives from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering an environment that enables everyone to shine.
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Inclusivity & Future Growth
We actively seek candidates from:
- Global Majority backgrounds.
- Disabled applicants (we are a Disability Confident Employer).
- Long-term health condition experiences.
We assure compatibility—suitable candidates marked through responding scheme will be considered.
Safeguarding
All roles at The Royal Home observe safeguarding commitments, with robust recruitment practices. If required for this post, a DBS check will be conducted.
Necessary External Preliminary Process
Full role details: here. Job-specific resources and information packs:
- Worker Readiness: Access Guide.
- Candidate Adjustment Requirements: Guidance.
- Internal Candidates: Internal Guide.
Closing Notice
Deadline: Before 11:59 PM (12 July 2026)—applications after this time will not be considered. Applicants must possess legally permitted UK work authorization. In-house recruitment firms ineligible.
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