Senior WH&M Technician (Specialising in Textured Hair)expired
National Theatre
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Nov. 30, 2024
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Description:
We are looking for a Senior WH&M Technician (Specialising in Textured Hair) to join the National Theatre Wigs, Hair and Makeup team.
As the Senior WH&M Technician specialising in textured hair you will have excellent barbering and hair cutting skills to support the WHAM Supervisors and advise cast members. You will work alongside the team of WH&M Supervisors, Senior Technicians and Assistants in providing all aspects of Wig, Hair and Make-up provision for all productions at the NT.
Alongside supervision of individual projects, you will maintain a strong overview of the work across the whole department and be the point of contact to support the team and actors where necessary.
As a Senior WH&M Technician your role is to ensure effective and efficient hair maintenance and an understanding of the company’s hair requirements for all new productions and incoming shows. You will work with high profile directors and designers to understand and deliver the requirements of the artistic team, with your specific knowledge of textured hair needs within the financial and time resource allocated.
It is important the agreed artistic design is maintained for all aspects of the production, by supervising and supporting show staff to fulfil these duties throughout the run of the show, for NT Live filming and marketing (photoshoots and video).
The successful candidate will have the following:
Barbering and hair-dressing skills essentially working with textured hair.
Hair styling, wig making and make-up working on all skin tones, gained through demonstrable experience in theatre, film or TV is desirable.
Understanding, interpreting, and realising creative requirements in a sympathetic manner
Proven experience of understanding, interpreting, and realising creative requirements in a sympathetic manner when working with the wider production team.
IT skills using Microsoft Office Packages
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Working with us will give you…
Complimentary staff tickets for shows and backstage tours, subject to availability and policy
25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
Generous sick pay
Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
On-site staff canteen and social facilities
On-site Occupational Health support
In-House Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisors providing workplace counselling and support
Wellbeing programme of events including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from some of the world’s leading practitioners
Discounted access to NT at Home
Volunteer Leave – paid day a year to volunteer for your chosen charity
Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms, on and around the South Bank)
Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is 10am, Friday 6th December.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email [email protected] and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
Application Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2024
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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