WHAM Manager

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and talented Wigs, Hair and Makeup (WHAM) Manager to work independently on our upcoming production of The Lady from the Sea.

Your main responsibility will be establishing and managing a first-class Wigs, Hair and Makeup department for the Production.

This role sits within the Show Running team overseen by the Head of Costume (Bridge Theatre) and the Wigs Supervisor.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with the Costume & Wardrobe team, as well as cast & company, to help achieve an efficient and smooth running backstage environment.

Person Specification: All candidates must have professional theatre experience, with specialist training & experience in Wigs Hair & Makeup

Essential:

A keen eye for detail

A proven record in theatre/ live performance experience

Experience with period wigs styling, care & maintenance

Experience working with Afro hair

Experience of hair cutting

Confident in taking initiative and working independently.

Ability to work in a focused & organised manner.

Ability to communicate clearly in show related written documents for future use

Proven experience of working effectively with a wide variety of company members

Excellent communication skills

A positive attitude towards working with a large team.

Demonstrable experience of managing a team effectively

A positive and solution-oriented attitude

Ability to work well within a large company, in a fast-paced environment.

Calm under pressure and resilient in meeting new challenges

Punctual and reliable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

You should expect to work a plot on the show including Principal cast members.

You will be responsible for the overall smooth running of the department for each performance.

You will be required to familiarise yourself thoroughly with the existing technical & practical aspects of the Show, the design, and the working environment including health and safety aspects.

You should expect to become quickly familiar with the stock, hired or made wigs/ pieces/facials and repair any damage or wear & tear, as well as effectively managing the regular & daily cleaning, setting and maintenance.

You will be responsible for managing hair & wigs calls, according to the requirements of the show. In liaison with CSM/Creative & the Costume/ Sound teams, you should expect to prepare, and problem solve for cut & covered shows following the established communications.

A full list of duties is available in the Job Description.

To apply: please email recruitment@londontheatrecompany.co.uk with your CV and covering letter about why you would like to be considered for the position. We also ask that you complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form via our website.