Head of Wigs, Hair, and Make Up - UK & Ireland Tour
TT Tour Productions Ltd
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Nov. 21, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
The 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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