Costume hire coordinator

Job description

Hire assistant/stock keeper

Responsible To:
Hire Department Manager

Background

The Hire Department holds a wide range of costumes, props and furniture from past productions. It is used extensively as a resource for recycling into new productions and by other professional and amateur productions – the organisation and maintenance of all stock is key to the success of this area.

Purpose of Job:

to assist with the hiring procedures of receiving and booking out of costumes
to assist with the daily running of a busy and developing department

Duties and Responsibilities:

to assist in the organisation and maintenance of all stock areas in the Costume Hire Department
to keep stock in good order, implementing and following stock control systems
to launder and carry out basic maintenance repairs to stock
to assist in entering the relevant data to produce and maintain an up-to-date stock inventory and to implement the bar-coding of all stock
to maintain all stock rooms and cupboards in a clean and tidy condition and ensure that security, safety and good housekeeping procedures are carried out
to assist with telephone enquiries and office duties
to assist both clients and theatre designers and supervisors with their costume requirements
to assist fancy dress clients when required
to provide assistance to the general running of the props store as required
to provide assistance to the transport department e.g. taking bookings for drivers
to participate in marketing and promotional projects and events as required
to maintain good housekeeping and safety standards at all times
to undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required
to undertake training deemed necessary by your manager
to support our communication objectives by sharing information with your manager, team and colleagues as appropriate, whilst respecting confidentiality, so that you and your colleagues have all the information you need to perform your duties effectively
to comply with our equal opportunities and Health & Safety policies at all times

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The postholder must have the following:

excellent communication skills with the ability to prioritise a large number of competing tasks
experience of the full range of administrative skills including computer literacy in Word, Excel, MS Office and other programmes including databases
good general knowledge of costume history
careful sewing and laundry skills.
ability to work under own initiative and as a team member