Deputy Head of Costume

Scottish Opera is recruiting a Deputy Head of Costume to support the Head of Costume in leading the department and bringing production designs to life on stage.

Based at the company's Production Studios on Edington Street in Glasgow, the role covers both main-scale and small-scale productions, working closely with designers, makers and production teams. No two productions are the same.

What you'll be doing

• Supervising costumes for main-scale and small-scale productions
• Working closely with designers, makers and production teams to bring costume designs to life
• Coordinating the day-to-day running of the costume workroom and Costume Hire Facility
• Planning workloads, coordinating fittings and making sure production deadlines are met
• Managing costume budgets, sourcing materials and overseeing purchasing
• Supporting departmental administration, staffing arrangements and health and safety requirements

What we're looking for

• Extensive experience as a Costume Supervisor in opera, ballet or theatre
• A strong understanding of historical costume and a creative eye for design
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to juggle competing priorities, budgets and production deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence with administration and record-keeping, including Excel
• A collaborative approach, with patience, tact and diplomacy
• Theatrical costume-making experience (particularly cutting) and departmental administration experience would be an advantage

What's on offer

• £35,000 – £40,000 a year, plus benefits

How to apply

Send a covering letter, CV and completed Equality Monitoring Form to [email protected], or post them to the HR Department, 39 Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow G2 4PT. You'll need to prove your right to work in the UK at interview.

Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 12 November 2026.