Assistant Cutter

We’re hiring 2 Assistant Cutters to join our Costume Department at English National Opera.

Reporting to the Head Cutter, the Assistant Cutters will share responsibility for the initial pattern cutting and draping, through to final construction across various productions, along with the completion of any alterations on Costumes.

If you are looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Evident training and relevant experience in pattern cutting and costume construction (minimum 3 years), ideally within a workroom environment
• Ability to produce costumes across a broad range of skills from flat work and drapery to tailoring
• Understanding of alterations work and traditional period costume techniques
• Good workload management skills to balance several productions simultaneously
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Strong technical craft skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to oversee show team workloads and deputise for the Head Cutter when required
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
• Ability to mentor and share knowledge with less experienced team members
• Understanding of Health & Safety policies and safe working practices in a workroom environment

Benefits:

• 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 workwithus@eno.org by 10am on Wednesday 25 February 2026.

Interviews: w/c 9 March and w/c 23 March 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 underrepresentation 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.