Costume Technician - Part-Time

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

This is a part time, temporary position over two terms from September 2026 to May 2027, 32 working weeks in total, 14.4 hours per week. The salary is £9,977.90 for the duration of the contract.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Costume Technician to join our Creative Arts team and play a key role in supporting our vibrant programme of theatre productions, showcases, and creative projects.

The successful candidate will provide practical and technical support across the Creative Arts courses, with a particular focus on final-year productions and public performances. Working closely with students, academic staff, and industry professionals, you will help bring creative visions to life while supporting the development of the next generation of theatre makers.

A key aspect of the role will involve collaborating with Creative Production students, guiding and supporting their contributions to productions and project work across the department. You will also work alongside our experienced technical team to maintain and develop the costume and design room as a welcoming, well‑organised environment that functions both as a teaching space and a fully operational workshop during production periods.

Beyond costume‑making and wardrobe support, this role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the wider design process across a production. Working closely with directors and creative teams, you will contribute to the development and realisation of artistic concepts, helping to shape productions from initial design discussions through to performance. This may include exploring costume, set, and visual design elements, allowing you to play an integral role in bringing a director's vision to life on stage.

Responsibilities will include maintaining costume stock, managing inventories, and ensuring all equipment and facilities are kept to professional industry standards. You will have the opportunity to work with award‑winning directors and creative practitioners, helping to realise ambitious productions in the fully equipped St Mary's Theatre.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, highly experienced technical team with strong links across the theatre and live events industries. The role is particularly suited to experienced professionals who wish to continue their freelance practice while enjoying the benefits of regular employment. The position is contracted for two semesters each academic year (approximately 32 weeks), from September through to May, offering an excellent balance between project‑based professional work and a rewarding educational environment.

Whether your background is in costume, theatre design, production arts, or live events, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your creative practice, collaborate on a diverse range of productions, and make a lasting impact on both the student experience and the department's artistic life.

We are looking for a collaborative, resourceful, and creative individual who thrives in a dynamic production environment. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively within budget constraints, making the most of available resources while maintaining high artistic and professional standards.

Ideally, applicants will have professional experience within the theatre, performing arts, or live events industries, alongside experience working with undergraduate students and young adults in an educational or training environment. A passion for supporting emerging talent and helping students develop their creative and technical skills is essential.

This role would particularly suit someone with experience across multiple areas of theatre design and production. In addition to…