Wigs, Hair and Makeup Technician

Wigs, Hair & Makeup Technician

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• Location
  :
  London Coliseum and other locations as required
• Salary
  : £36,717.81 per annum
• Closing date
  :
  Applications must be received by Wed 4 February 10.00am
• Contract
  :
  Fixed term contract

We're hiring a highly skilled and experienced Wigs, Hair and Makeup Technician.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will be responsible for knotting and maintaining wigs and facial, setting and dressing wigs and facial, cutting and styling all hair types, and executing professional makeup looks on all skin tones. With experience in large-scale productions, you will thrive under pressure, demonstrating strong technical ability, speed and creativity.

If you have a passion for wigs, hair and makeup, along with excellent hairdressing skills, we would love to hear from you.

• A minimum of 3 years experience working with Wigs, Hair and Makeup in a fast-paced environment on large theatre productions
• Proven ability to make foundations and knot wigs
• Strong wig dressing skills
• A good working knowledge of makeup and its application on all skin tones
• Proven ability of working with all hair textures including preparation for wigs and styling hair for performance
• Hairdressing (cutting and colouring) and barbering skills on all hair types
• Willingness to undergo training as necessary
• Self-reliant with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Free/discounted ENO tickets
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme

Please see our recruitment pack for more details.

To apply , please send along a CV and Cover Letter or short video detailing your interest and suitability for the role to [email protected] by 10am on Wednesday 2 February 2026
.

Interviews and trade tests:
11, 17 & 19 February 2026

Please also submit our anonymous Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address under representation in our workforce, English National Opera particularly encourages potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief.

We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.