The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is recognised as a leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative industries. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our exceptional facilities, and our enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes.
We are seeking a Deputy Wardrobe Manager to support the work of students in the provision of costumes and related items for LIPA productions. In this role, you will manage staff and resources, under the direction of the Wardrobe Manager, working closely with costume designers, student designer and teaching staff to ensure that designs are realistic and can be made or otherwise acquired within the available production timeline. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment within the Wardrobe Department areas and undertake the financial and record keeping duties related to the activities of the department.
The ideal candidate will have a qualification in Theatre Costume or equivalent, and at least three years’ professional experience as a costume supervisor in a production wardrobe department is essential. You will be proficient in wardrobe department operations, stock management, budgeting and consumables tracking. Experience collaborating with students, designers, performers and technicians is essential, teaching or instruction experience in a Higher Education or Further Education environment is desirable.
As a new colleague, you will join a thriving creative community and learning environment, working with inspiring students and supportive colleagues.
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, generous pension, and holiday entitlements, complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions, and the opportunity to become part of our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, and film makers.
This is a permanent post to commence from 1st September or as soon as possible thereafter.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23rd July at 10am
Interviews: Either Thursday 31st July or Friday 1st August 2025
CV’s will not be accepted.
Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on or 0151 330 3091.
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Our commitment to Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We are committed to working together to create an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, pursuing our vision to be a leading vocational training institution.
As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.
Appointments will always be made on merit.
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