Location
Palace Theatre, West End, London

Hours
24 hours per week, Tuesday to Sunday (4-hour shifts in the mornings, with one double-shift day on a Wednesday or Saturday)

Salary
Hourly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement (£16.56 per hour)

About the Role
Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking a Laundry Assistant to join the London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany, this critically acclaimed play premiered in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre in summer 2016. It is the most awarded West End play in Olivier Awards history, winning nine awards including Best New Play and Best Director in 2017. The Laundry Assistant will be responsible for maintaining excellent laundry standards, including ironing, and supporting the costume department to ensure all garments are clean and production-ready. This role requires working effectively both independently and as part of a team, following established methods and embracing opportunities to learn and improve working practices.

Experience
Excellent laundry skills including ironing; experience working as part of a team with strong communication skills and a friendly manner. Exceptional candidates may have experience in a similar position on a large-scale production and excellent hand and machine sewing skills.

About you
Ability and desire to learn new methods and improve working practices; able to work under direction or independently following tried and tested methods; committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications required, but exceptional candidates with relevant experience and skills will be highly regarded.