Experience Opportunity

Wigs, Hair, Makeup And Prosthetics Technician Apprenticeship

We are currently recruiting for a Wigs, Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics Technician Apprentice to join our Wigs, Hair & Makeup team on a full-time 24 month contract.

Glyndebourne Opera House is delighted to be launching a number of apprenticeships in backstage areas from January 2026 onwards. If you are looking for a practical route into the creative industries, working with industry experts at an internationally recognised Opera House then we may have the right opportunity for you.

An apprenticeship is a hands-on, paid, working role, learning all the skills required to work within an Opera or Theatre environment, fully equipping you to enter the industry after the fixed 2-year term. You will receive a nationally recognised (Wigs Hair, Makeup and Prosthetics Technician) Level 3 apprenticeship qualification, working alongside some of the most eminent industry professionals in the country on world class Opera productions. You will be given 1 day per week to study and/or attend college, either remotely or in person.

Requirements

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

- Interest in theatre and live arts, with a demonstrable desire to follow a career path into Wigs, Hair, Makeup or prosthetics in a professional capacity.
- Experience in the application of makeup and/or hair styling.
- Previous engagement in community, amateur or professional theatre/live events.
- A positive self motivated attitude to learning and to attending college to achieve an apprenticeship standard.
- An enthusiastic, committed and flexible attitude to work, including the ability to work antisocial hours.
- Excellent punctuality and good time management.
- Computer literacy.
- Have experience of working independently and carrying out independent research.

GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), in English and Mathematics.

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