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Vacancies

Listed below are all current vacancies at the New Vic.  If you are interested in any of these positions, the relevant application process must be completed.  The New Vic does not keep CV’s on file so please only apply based on advertised vacancies.

Costume Technician
Full time, permanent contract of 40 hours per week
Salary: £27,602 per annum

Are you interested in joining a dynamic team making stunning costumes for the award-winning New Vic Theatre in Staffordshire? Do you have experience in machine and hand sewing / Costume Construction and experience of working in a producing theatre environment? Do you have excellent alteration skills and knowledge of traditional period costume techniques and construction? If so, we want to hear from you.

Please note that the deadline for applications for this role has been extended from Monday 1 June to Monday 8 June 2026 at 10am.
Interviews dates – TBC
Contract start date is Monday 20 July.

For further details, including a full job description and how to apply, please see the following recruitment pack: Costume Technician Recruitment Pack 2026

The New Vic aims to attract, develop and retain the best talent for all roles and will always appoint based on merit.  We consider that diversity is good for the art we make, good for artists, good for audiences, and good for the cultural sector.  We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particular applicants with a disability, those who experience racism and those who are LGBTQIA+ as currently people in these groups are under represented across our entire workforce.

The New Vic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all those working at the New Vic (paid or unpaid) to share this commitment.  The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.  Successful candidates for relevant roles will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.