Wardrobe Coordinator

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST

To support the day-to-day operation of the Wardrobe Department across both White Lodge and the Upper School, ensuring smooth provision of uniforms, footwear, and wardrobe services, including assistance with costume support for events and performances.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Wardrobe Coordinator plays a key role in providing operational support to the Wardrobe Department, overseeing uniforms and footwear, maintaining records, and assisting the Wardrobe Supervisor with costume preparation for events and performances. The role works closely with our students, as well as Artistic, Production, and Pastoral staff, to ensure efficient delivery of wardrobe services throughout the year.

CONTRACT TERMS

Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE), across 4 days of the week. This position is term time only and requires occasional weekend and evening work compensated by TOIL to fulfil the demands of projects.

Salary: c£23,000 FTE per annum

Location: White Lodge, Richmond Park and Upper School, Covent Garden

Duration:

Start Date: April 2026 (handover to be completed beforehand)

MAIN DUTIES

Uniforms and Student Fittings

• Coordinate and carry out student uniform fittings across both sites
• Oversee uniform stock management by maintaining accurate stock records, including ordering, issuing and returns
• Provide support and guidance on uniform-related queries from staff, students, and parents.

Footwear Coordination

• Coordinate student shoe fittings in liaison with external suppliers
• Oversee footwear orders, manage stock, and maintain records of fittings and allocations
• Provide support and information for footwear-related queries from staff, students, and parents.

Wardrobe and Costume Support

• Support the Wardrobe Supervisor with wardrobe and costume requirements for in-house productions and end of year performances
• Assist with costume fittings, alterations, and general maintenance, as required
• Support dressing requirements during rehearsals and performances

Stock, Administration and Record Keeping

• Maintain records and inventories for uniforms, footwear, and costumes
• Help track stock movement, deliveries, and returns
• Support audits and stock checks
• Maintain organised storage areas and wardrobe systems.

General

• Work across both White Lodge and Upper School as required and support the smooth day-to-day running of the Wardrobe Department
• Work collaboratively with artistic, production, and pastoral staff
• Maintain a professional, supportive approach when working with students
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Artistic Operations and Production Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Experience of managing records, lists, or stock systems
• Practical sewing and garment-handling skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work methodically

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working in a school, arts, performances, retail or wardrobe-related environment
• Experience working with clothing, uniform, or stock management
• Knowledge of costume or dancewear requirements
• Interest in dance, costume, or performing arts
• Empathy with the aims and ethos of the School.

SAFEGUARDING DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, the following is expected of all staff:

• To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policies
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with
• To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner
• To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.

This job information cannot be all encompassing. It is inevitable over time that the emphasis of the job will change without changing the general character of the job or the level of duties and responsibilities entailed. Consequently, this information will be periodically reviewed, revised and updated in consultation with the post holder to reflect appropriate changes.

We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.