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
Summer Kitchen Assistant
As Kitchen Assistant, at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, where you’ll play a key role in delivering delicious, high-quality food to our guests in a unique outdoor setting.
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If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 23rd May 2025.
Group interviews: from 2nd June 2025.
Summer Security Steward
As a Security Steward at Storyhouse, you will be responsible for providing a warm and professional welcome to all visitors, leaving a positive first impression of Storyhouse at the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre. Your role will involve ensuring the safety and security of our guests, establishing a visible security presence at events, particularly during busy periods across all our venues. You will be proactive, skilled at engaging with customers, and capable of assisting with any queries
Download our full role pack here
If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 23rd May 2025.
Group interviews: from 2nd June 2025.
Summer Service Assistant
Join our team this summer as a Service Assistant at Grosvenor Park, where you’ll play a key role in delivering a fantastic visitor experience. Our summer programme is packed with a variety of events, including theatre performances, comedy shows, moonlight cinema screenings, and live music nights.
As a Service Assistant, your day will be full of variety—you could be selling tickets, serving at the bar, cleaning the theatre space, or even delivering pizzas. Every day brings something new!
Download our full role pack here
If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 23rd May 2025.
Group interviews: from 2nd June 2025.
Front of House Supervisor
As the Front of House Supervisor, you will take charge of shifts at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, working closely with the Operations Managers to uphold high standards of service throughout the park. Your role will involve overseeing audience management and supervising Service Assistants, Volunteers, and Security Stewards to ensure a seamless experience for our customers, both in terms of food and beverage offerings and the overall Front of House operations.
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If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 23rd May 2025.
Interviews: 9th June 2025.
Head of Technical & Facilities
The Head of Technical & Facilities will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of all technical, facilities, and estates functions at Storyhouse, and its wider property portfolio including its summer site in Grosvenor Park.
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If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 19th May 2025.
Interviews: 29th May 2025.
Head of Creative Communities (Maternity Cover Position)
As our Head of Creative Communities, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic development and delivery of all of Storyhouse programmes and activities for children and young people under the age of 26, our community-led festivals, community groups and our growing programme of creative engagement activities for the wider community, including older people and the learning disabled community.
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If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 2nd June 2025, 10am.
Interviews: 20th June 2025.
Visitor Experience Team Member
As a Visitor Experience Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that every guest at Storyhouse enjoys a safe, welcoming, and memorable visit. You will be the first point of contact for many visitors, offering assistance, answering questions, and representing the venue with professionalism and care. At the same time, you will be responsible for maintaining a secure and well-managed environment, helping to monitor activity within the building and responding calmly and effectively to any issues that may arise.
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If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 6th June 2025.
Interviews commence: 9th June 2025.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
As an Assistant Restaurant Manager at Storyhouse, you will support the Restaurant Manager in leading the day to-day operations of our food and beverage services. This includes overseeing the bar, restaurant, and events, while ensuring exceptional customer service and a high standard of delivery across all areas.
Download our full role pack here
If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 9th June 2025.
We will review applications and interview suitable applicants as they are received.
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.
Download our full role pack here
If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 9th June 2025.
We will review applications and interview suitable applicants as they are received.
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.