Jobs at Storyhouse
Find out more about the latest opportunities to join our team, including full-time, part-time and freelance roles.
Storyhouse is one of the UK’s foremost cultural charities. Our home in Chester has become one of the most successful cultural buildings in the country, with over 1 million visits per year. We pride ourselves on being a community hub and an essential part of the region’s cultural landscape.
We always strive to have an exciting, broad range of voices in our workforce. We’re always on the lookout for people who share our values and vision and bring a variety of life experience and skills to their work.
We value lived experience and your unique perspective just as much as professional experience. Please don’t hesitate to apply if you feel your experience matches up with one of our roles.
Our Diversity Statement
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We intend to meaningfully embed this commitment at all levels of our organisation, and across the portfolio of the work we produce, host, and collaborate on. We understand that representation is not the same as equity, and are therefore committed to radical change, building towards a culture of inclusion, which celebrates diverse life experiences, voices and perspectives, and removes barriers to access for all.
Current opportunities
Chef
We are seeking a chef with experience or someone eager to enter the hospitality field. You will prepare and cook food under the guidance of our Head Chef in Storyhouse in-house food operation ‘The Kitchen’ and our wider food and beverage offerings.
A genuine passion for food and working with fresh ingredients is essential.
Download the job pack here.
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter expressing interest in the role and a CV demonstrating relevant experience by email to peopleteam@storyhouse.com
Closing date: 15th December 2024
Marketing Director
We are looking for an experienced marketing leader to shape our strategy and take responsibility for driving our income growth and more. You will play a major role in the future of our organisation at a pivotal time for arts and cultural charities across the UK. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will have exposure and influence on all aspects of our operation, strategic planning, finances and governance.
Download the job pack here.
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter expressing interest in the role and a CV demonstrating relevant experience by email to peopleteam@storyhouse.com
Closing date: 6th January 2025
Calling Local Freelance Practitioners!
Book a slot to come and say hello to our creative team!
Storyhouse is building our database of Cheshire based facilitators and artists and want to say hello! We are looking to meet local practitioners who work with children, young people or communities in a range of creative art forms who are interested in getting to know Storyhouse and the work that we do or who want to share with us that working in this sector.
If you need any support with your application, or would rather apply using a video or audio application, just get in touch at peopleteam@storyhouse.com – we’re here to help!
Work Experience Week at Storyhouse
APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED! Check back in 2025.
Storyhouse Work Experience Week: 1-5 July 2024 (full days)
Our Work Experience Week has been designed in response to the high number of enquiries we receive from school and college students for work experience opportunities. These opportunities are available to 14 – 19 year olds only (Year 10 – Year 13).
Work Experience Week gives young people the opportunity to experience what it’s like working in a busy cultural organisation. During Work Experience Week, young people will take part in workshops and talks with Storyhouse staff to discover the different departments and elements that make up the world of Storyhouse. If you’re thinking about a career in the arts then this is a great opportunity for you!
- Receive a backstage tour of the building
- Be given the chance to meet staff from different departments such as producing, technical, library, cinema, marketing, fundraising, engagement, hospitality and front of house
- Take part in challenges set by Storyhouse members of staff throughout the week
- Put skills into practice by creating their own takeover event at the end of the week
- Gain tickets to see a Storyhouse Original play over the summer
The week is free to take part in. To apply, you must be free for all of the days and times listed below and be able to come to Storyhouse in Chester every day.
Storyhouse Work Experience: Monday 1 July – Friday 5 July full days.
To apply, please complete the application form by 28 January 2024. We will be in touch with the outcome by 12 February 2024. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer work experience placements outside of the 1-5 July 2024 dates.