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 job opportunities
Artist
We are seeking expressions of interest from female-identifying artists (aged 18+) working in any artform who are passionate about creativity as a tool for connection and empowerment. Ideally, you will have experience working alongside vulnerable women and communities, and a commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with Tomorrow’s Women and Storyhouse to make a meaningful impact through your artistic practice.
To view the full recruitment pack please click here.
Applications should be submitted on or before 12 November 2025.
If you are interesting in applying to join us apply using this link.
Casual Kitchen Porter
As a Kitchen Porter at Storyhouse, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Kitchen team to deliver high-quality, delicious food while upholding excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Salary: £12.21 per hour. Casual Agreement.
To view the full recruitment pack please click here.
Applications should be submitted on or before 7th November 2025
If you are interesting in applying to join us apply using this link.
Restaurant Supervisor
As a Restaurant Supervisor at Storyhouse, you will lead and support service teams to ensure the smooth running of the restaurant, bars, and events. You will oversee set-up, service, and maintenance of all areas, ensuring customers are greeted and served professionally while maintaining high standards of food, beverage, and hygiene compliance. Key duties include managing reservations, bar service, stock control, interval drinks, and private functions.
Salary: £13.39 per hour. 40hrs per week, permanent position
To view the full recruitment pack please click here.
Applications should be submitted on or before 21st November 2025
If you are interesting in applying to join us apply using this link.
Customer Service Assistant
As part of our Customer Service team, you will be the main contact responding to customer enquiries via email, social media, and on the phone. You will be a part of a small and busy team providing excellent and timely customer service and helping to maintain events on our box office system.
Salary: £12.21 per hour. 20hrs per week, permanent position
To view the full recruitment pack please click here.
Applications should be submitted on or before 21st November 2025
If you are interesting in applying to join us apply using this link.
SYC Facilitator
Storyhouse is delighted to be seeking a facilitator (freelance role) to work with the Storyhouse Young Company during the training phase of their 2026 programme. Storyhouse Young Company (SYC) is a free training scheme for 18–25-year-olds who are interested in developing their performance skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse group of emerging young artists and develop an ambitious and exciting curriculum for our actor training programme.
The facilitator will work with the company for 16 weeks before handing the company over to a professional director to work on a production.
Fee: £2360 Total fee inclusive of planning, preparation and travel.
To view the full recruitment pack please click here.
Applications should be submitted on or before 21st November 2025 10am
If you are interesting in applying to join us apply using this link.
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.