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
As a Storyhouse Chef 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.
Download our full role pack Recruitment Pack – Chef
If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 31 March 2025, 10am.
Cinema Assistant
The Cinema Assistant will assist with the running of the cinema and manage daily cinema screenings, ensuring the smooth daily operation of the cinema, often by themselves.
Download our full role pack here
If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 6th April 2025, 10am.
Production Manager (FTC)
The Production Manager will manage all of Storyhouse’s home produced work both in the main Storyhouse building and at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre (GPOAT).
This is a 6 month fixed term contract commencing in June 25.
Download our full role pack here
If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 14th April 2025, 10am.
Development Director
The Development Director will be responsible for driving philanthropic and sponsorship income across the organisation, achieving ambitious fundraising targets to support Storyhouse’s charitable mission and artistic programmes.
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If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 14th April 2025, 10am.
First Stage interviews: 1st May
Marketing Assistant
As Marketing Assistant, you will support the Marketing team to create and deliver effective and engaging campaigns, big and small. With an appetite for learning, you are a persuasive writer, have a keen eye on the latest innovations in marketing, and enjoy getting stuck into a new project.
Download our full role pack here
If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 6th April 2025, 10am.
First Stage interviews: 10th & 11th April
Operations Manager – Storyhouse in the Park (Freelance)
The Operations Manager (Freelance) for Storyhouse in the Park will be responsible for the oversight and management of the Grosvenor Park site during the summer season. They 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 apply here
Closing date: 14th April 2025, 10am.
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.
Download our full role pack here
If interested in the opportunity please apply here
Closing date: 22nd April 2025, 10am.
First Stage interviews: 30th April 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 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.