Merlin Entertainments

Costume Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location (Country-County-City) UK-Staffordshire-Stoke-on-Trent
Job ID
2025-9096
Employment Type
Full-Time
Offer/Contract Type
Fixed End Date/Seasonal
Location Name
Alton Towers Resort

What you'll bring to the team

 

The Costume Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and distribution of costumes for performers and charactersThey work closely with suppliers to ensure the costumes align with the parks brands to enhance guest experience and support the operational needs of the daily performance schedule. 

 

 

Qualifications & Experience

 

Operations & Logistics: 

  • Manage costume inventory, storage, and distribution across park locations. 
  • Implement efficient systems for the management of costumes for performers and staff. 
  • Coordinate daily costume maintenance, including repairs, cleaning, and alterations. 
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards. 
  • Effective management of Costume storerooms 
  • Manage the collection, laundering and timely return of costumes 
  • Ensure costumes are maintained to a high level and look their best and maximise usable life 

 

Team & Staff Supervision: 

  • Effective planning, staffing and time management to ensure costumes are available for all performances across the Alton Towers Resort. 
  • Schedule and oversee costume fittings. 
  • Train staff on costume handling, care, and maintenance procedures.

 

Budgeting and Supplier Management: 

  • Manage the departmental budget in line with agreed levels. 
  • Liaise with suppliers and place orders to fulfil costume requirements 
  • Liaise with maintenance contractors to ensure alterations and repairs are managed effectively 

Benefits

  • Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world
  • 40% discount online off LEGO
  • 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
  • Access to Merlin benefits page with discounts on over 1000 fashion and electronic retailers, restaurants and travel
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities 
  • Plus, many more...

 

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