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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.

A Storyhouse staff member in the Grosvenor Park theatre.

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

 

Production Assistant

We are looking for a production assistant who will form a vital part of the Storyhouse production and producing team. This is a great entry level job for someone wanting to be a part of how theatre is produced. The in-house Production team works across several shows, festivals and events throughout the year. As a team we work on a wide range of productions including schools tour, youth theatre shows, commercial musicals , new plays and adaptations of classics as well as immersive site-specific events.​

For full details of the role, download the Production Assistant Job Pack.

To apply, please visit our  Application Portal.

Salary: £25,500

Closing date: 19th July

Technical Stage Manager

We are looking for a Technical Stage Manager who will be responsible for the operational management of all technical functions at Storyhouse, and its wider property portfolio including its summer site in Grosvenor Park.  They will manage technical operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality environments for audiences, artists, and staff.

They will lead the Technical team, ensuring the smooth and safe running of all events and activities, implementing policies and procedures to maintain compliance with relevant legislation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in health, safety, and operational efficiency.

For full details of the role, download the Technical Stage Manager Job Pack.

To apply, please visit our  Application Portal.

Salary: £30k – £35k

Closing date: 28th July

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 for Storyhouse Work Experience Week 2025 have now closed.

Please check back here in early 2026 for details on our Work Experience Week 2026 including information on how to apply.

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) in school/college or are home-educated but within the age bracket.

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 Originals 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.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer work experience placements outside of this programme.