Head of Wardrobe

• Business Area

  Technical Theatre

• Salary

  In line with SOLT/Bectu

• Hours

  48

• Type

  Fixed Term Contract - Full Time

• Closing Date

  19-10-2026 at 12:00

• Location

  Sonia Friedman Productions
  London
  Greater London
  WC2N 4HG

Head of Wardrobe

Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for a full-time, experienced Head of Wardrobe to work on the West-End London production of John Proctor is a Villain,

Written by Kimberly Belflower, Directed by Danya Taymor - this play first arrived at the Royal Court London, and will be making it's West-End transfer in February 2027, at Wyndham's Theatre.

Candidates will require relevant hands-on professional experience in a management position: they should be able to lead a team and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They should run a successful department and liaise with all other departments on the production and associated personnel. Candidates should be able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure as well as having strong organisational and time management qualities to ensure that the production runs efficiently and smoothly, and the costume designs are maintained.

Technical skills required include excellent: ability to supervise dressing cues (from simple to extensive plots); experience and good knowledge in the maintenance of varied garments and textiles with excellent hand and machine sewing skills; computer skills with knowledge of Word and Excel.

We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Start Date: WC 19th January or thereabouts

Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract and must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Location: West End London

Contract Type: Fixed term until Saturday, 24th April 2027 or for the run of the Production, whichever shall be the shorter, subject to two weeks' notice by the Producer as per the SOLT/BECTU Agreement.

Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.

Weekly Hours: 6 day working weeks; 8 shows per week plus maintenance and understudy calls.

Application Deadline: Monday 19th October 2026, midday