Costume Workroom and Touring Technician

Status Full time - Standard hours of work will not exceed 42 hours a week averaged over 52 working weeks Start date 07 September 2026 Salary £31,777.20 Closing date Friday 7 August :00pm Interview dates Week commencing 17 August 2026 Overview Birmingham Royal Ballet seeks an experienced Costume Maker to support the Costume Department in delivering high-quality costume production, alterations, repairs, and tour support for rehearsals, performances, and tours.

Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) is one of the world's leading touring ballet companies. Our mission is to reach out and move people with great ballet and music; tour world-class ballet to the widest possible audiences; create new works that reflect the world we live in; and release the creative potential in people of all ages and backgrounds.

Position Overview:

• To provide sewing and making support to the costume department.
• To assist in the alteration, maintenance and repair of costumes for rehearsals, performances and tours.
• To provide tour support to the costume running team on larger productions.
• To provide additional support with show footwear.
• To achieve and ensure the maintenance of the highest standards of quality, speed and economic efficiency with due regard to Health & Safety and Security policies of Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

How to Apply:
To apply to for this position, please submit an updated CV and a covering letter of no more than one A4 page, explaining your interest in the role and the skills and experiences you will bring, to , with the subject line "Costume Workroom and Touring Technician".

In your email, please indicate where you saw this position advertised.

Diversity Statement:
Birmingham Royal Ballet encourages applications from ethnic minority communities, as we strive to improve representation in this area.