Wardrobe Assistant – Manchester (Seasonal)
Lapland UK is a fast‑growing entertainment business that delivers immersive live Christmas experiences. We are looking for 14 Wardrobe Assistants and 6 Senior Wardrobe Assistants for our Manchester live show, running from 1 November 2026 to 24 December 2026 (with possible extension into January).
Location and Dates
Site: Lapland UK Live Site, Manchester – Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield SK1 19JY
Start date: 1 November 2026 – End date: 24 December 2026 (extension possible)
Role Overview
The Wardrobe department runs in three sub‑departments: Groups, Principals, and Father Christmas. The role involves dressing 200+ performers each day across 15 costume designs, maintaining continuity and quality for 28 distinct characters, and supporting 50 Father Christmas performers with grooming and costume care. Shifts run AM 6 AM – 3 PM and PM 2:45 PM – 11:45 PM, 7 days a week with 5 days on, 2 days off.
Key Responsibilities
- Dress performers precisely and compassionately.
- Conduct timely maintenance and keep a detailed log of repairs.
- Follow laundering, cleaning and refresh schedules between shows.
- Develop knowledge of costume standards and support Wardrobe Manager and Deputies.
- Complete set‑up and closing duties to run the department seamlessly.
- Follow cast lists to apply costumes each day.
- Maintain and improve existing systems for smooth shift operation.
- Communicate running and hand‑over notes to Wardrobe Deputies and Assistants.
- Respond quickly to on‑set wardrobe calls.
- Attend training days as specified by the Wardrobe Manager.
- Maintain a supportive and positive wardrobe environment with cast and team.
- Represent the company in compliance with company policies.
Role Requirements
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Passion for the role and the company.
- Experience with hand sewing and machine sewing.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Experience in live theatre.
- Knowledge of costume maintenance techniques.
- Experience laundering costumes.
- Basic or developing knowledge of Excel and Google Drive.
Pay Rate and Benefits
- £15.85 per hour, plus £50 per working day subsidy.
- One on‑site meal per working shift.
- Lapland shuttle bus from local train station to the site.
- On‑site parking for staff (Manchester only).
- Holiday paid in full at end of contract, calculated at 12.07 % of total hours worked.
- £50 subsidy per working day to assist with travel costs.
- Contract basis: PAYE or Self‑employed.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship.
Lapland is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace that encourages applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, sexual orientations, parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and other groups that bring diverse perspectives to our business.
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