Wardrobe Maintenance

The RSC is looking for a Wardrobe Maintenance (Laundry) person to join the team at Matilda The Musical in London.

The appointed candidate would ideally start in May 2026

All applicants must have an understanding and practical knowledge of theatre costumes, fabrics, and laundry techniques. The candidate selected must also be comfortable spending a considerable amount of time lone working. Previous West End experience is desirable but not essential.

This position is offered as a part time, fixed term contract for 12 months.

Working days are Tuesday to Sunday in a normal week. Additional calls may be required during cast change and with scheduled additional matinees.

Application Process

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 22 April 2026. 

Interviews are expected to take place in w/c 27 April 2026. 

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email  [email protected]

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values integrity, inclusion, ambition and innovation. We act with respect, show leadership and build resilient ways of working in all our activities.

We can offer great  benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

There are various roles within the RSC that require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. As part of our recruitment and selection process and commitment to safeguarding, we will undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check of all individuals in this role. This is because they will be in Regulated Activity, regularly providing care to children & young people. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report and satisfactory references.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

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