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
Operations Director
We are looking for an experienced operational lead to shape our strategy and take responsibility for our commercial and visitor experience. We are looking for someone who can design and deliver an effective and efficient operation that meets the needs of our many different customers.
Key areas of responsibility will include the strategic oversight, management and development of all operational functions including commercial and visitor experience, technical and estates and information technology.
Download our full 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: 10 February 2025, 10am.
Wardrobe & Costume Manager
We are looking for an experienced Wardrobe & Costume Manager to join our Production Team . 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.
Download our full 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: 5 February 2025
Operations Manager – Storyhouse in the Park (Freelance)
We are looking for an Operations Manager on a freelance basis for Storyhouse in the Park. You will be responsible for the oversight and management of the Grosvenor Park site during the summer 2025 season.
You will act as a single point of contact for all departments, coordinating elements including production, F&B, visitor experience, security and facilities.
Download our full role pack here.
If interested in the opportunity please submit a cover letter and a CV demonstrating relevant experience by email to peopleteam@storyhouse.com
Closing date: 10 February 2025, 10am.
Executive Assistant
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, under the supervision of the Chief Executive, enabling them to operate efficiently and effectively.
Download our full role pack here.
If interested in the opportunity please submit a cover letter and a CV demonstrating relevant experience by email to peopleteam@storyhouse.com
Closing date: 5 February 2025, 10am.
Chef
We are looking for an experienced Chef to cook food under the guidance of our Head Chef in Storyhouse in-house food operation ‘The Kitchen’ and our wider food and beverage offerings.
Download our full role pack here.
If interested in the opportunity please submit a cover letter and a CV demonstrating relevant experience by email to peopleteam@storyhouse.com
Closing date: 14 February 2025.
Service Assistant
We are looking for service assistants to join our restaurant team which is based in The Kitchen at Storyhouse. A mixture of part time hours are available during the evening and weekends.
Download our full role pack here.
If interested in the opportunity please submit a cover letter and a CV demonstrating relevant experience by email to peopleteam@storyhouse.com
Closing date: 28th February 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.
Casual / Freelance Technicians
We are looking to recruit experienced, casual / freelance Technicians to join our pool. You will provide technical support and crewing during get-ins, fit-ups, and get-outs, as required by the Technical Manager and other senior Storyhouse technical staff.
You will operate and program lighting on ETC EOS range of consoles, operate a Yamaha digital sound desk and act as a sound and lighting assistant as required.
If interested in the opportunity please submit a cover letter and a CV demonstrating relevant experience by email to peopleteam@storyhouse.com
Closing date: 26 February 2025
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 NOW OPEN!
Storyhouse Work Experience Week: 14 – 18 July 2025 (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) 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.
To apply, please visit:
Storyhouse Work Experience: Monday 14 July – Friday 18 July 2025 – full days.
To apply, please complete the application form by 14 February 2025. We will be in touch to invite you to an interview that will take place at Storyhouse on 27 February 2025. You must be able to attend the interview in order to gain a place during the week.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer work experience placements outside of the 14 – 18 July 2025 dates.