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Head of Wigs, Hair, and Make Up - UK & Ireland TourexpiredTT Tour Productions Ltd
United Kingdom, London |
Description:Job SummaryThe UK & Ireland Tour of 'TINA - The Tina Turner Musical' are looking for a Head of Wigs, Hair and Make up to join the Production. Job Description The Head of Wigs, Hair & Make Up is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of all wigs, hair & make up and the smooth running of the wigs, hair & make up department, including supervision of all Wigs, Hair & Make Up (WHAM) staff. It is the Head of WHAM's responsibility to ensure the Designer's original specification and look of the production is maintained. Outline of Terms and Conditions TITLE OF POST: Head of Wigs Hair and Make Up START DATE: As soon as possible CONTRACT: Fixed term to May 2026 KEY DATES: The show is moving every two to three weeks, with a longer 6 week sit down in Manchester leading up to Christmas 2025, and will run through to the beginning of May 2026, including three weeks at Theater 11, Zurich. SHOW SCHEDULE: 8 performances Monday-Saturday Ad hoc rehearsal and press/marketing calls PAY: Competitive and in line with industry standard PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 3 months The Head of Wigs Hair and Make Up is expected to comply with the Manager's policies as shared at contracting stage. Policies include: Social Media, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Alcohol, Smoking & Other Substances, Health, Safety & Well-Being, Children and Young People Safeguarding and all other policies outlined in the accompanying Staff Handbook. Job Requirements The post-holder must have the following: Extensive experience with styling and dressing wigs and hair for live performance/theatre Experience working with Afro and multi-textured hair Experience of hair cutting The ability to run a busy department The ability to adapt work in accordance with performance requirements The ability to work as part of a large team Good communication skills Desirable Experience managing a team effectively Job Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to: Being responsible for all aspects of the planning, supervision and maintenance of all wigs, hair & make up in the show for performances, press/marketing photography and press/marketing performances, ensuring the Designer's original specification and look of the production is maintained; Managing, supervising and scheduling members of the department including the Deputy and Assistants. Setting and supervising the wig dressing plots undertaken by departmental staff; Working collaboratively as a department with other technical departments, stage management, the acting company, resident creative team members and touring venue's staff to ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show; Full description on our website. How to Apply To apply, please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role, together with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to [email protected] by 5pm on Friday 5th December 2025. We reserve the right to interview before the application deadline, so would encourage early application. Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion across all departments and recognise that relevant skills and experience may come from a non-theatre work setting or home context. Flexible working practices will be considered. Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Dec. 05, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Creative/Artistic
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London |
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