Jobs & Volunteering

We are one of the region’s leading Cultural organisations, with responsibility for one of the busiest Entertainment and Conferencing venues in the South.

Our team is driven by our shared vision and a passion for what we do. Repeatedly complimented on our professionalism, skills and customer service, our team is at the core of our success.

Diversity Commitment

The Guildhall Trust is committed to promoting equalities and celebrating diversity and we welcome applications from people from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.

Reasonable adjustments

If you would prefer to submit your application by video or through a different format or have any other questions surrounding access requirements, please feel free to get in touch with us at enquiries@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Current Job Vacancies

We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

Junior venue stage technician

Department: Operations
Hours: 30/week
Pay: £18720 per annum

Purpose of Job:
To support the Stage & Technical Manager in ensuring the smooth, safe and efficient running of the of the venue’s day-to-day technical operation, whilst managing and maintaining all technical facilities within the venue.

Click here to view full job description

To apply please send a CV and Cover Letter by Friday 19th April to:
craig.patterson@guildhalltrust.org.uk

SECURITY AND PORTERING
We are recruiting for our Security and Portering teams.
To enquire please contact rachel.maryan@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

The Guildhall Trust is committed to promoting equalities and celebrating diversity and we welcome applications from people from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.

If you would prefer to submit your application by video or through a different format or have any other questions surrounding access requirements, please feel free to get in touch with us.

We are committed to offer an interview to candidates with disabilities, providing they meet the minimum requirements of the job role. Please let us know via the optional Equal Opportunities and Monitoring Form.

Please let us know when submitting your application, if you have any access requirements.

Recruitment Open Events

We hold informal recruitment events throughout the year where you can learn more about joining the Portsmouth Guildhall Team!

Please check back here for upcoming dates soon!

Work Experience

Week long work experience for Y10, Y11 and College Students

We offer a limited number of placements each year that give a broad experience across all departments of the venue.

Please complete our Application Form and send it at least 2 months before your required start date to: hayley.reay@portsmouth.guildhall.org.uk

We do not accept CVs and/or Covering Letters and the application must be written and submitted by the person wishing to undertake work experience. We particularly welcome applications from students who express an interest in working in the music, arts and cultural sector.

Potential applicants will be interviewed in person or by phone before a placement is offered. Due to the large number of applications we receive we are not able to reply to all. If you have not heard from us within 1 week of submitting your application, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful.

Work Shadow Opportunities

Each year we run ‘Connect’ our work shadow programme where we offer x10 young people aged 16+ who are serious about developing a career offstage, the opportunity to work alongside our technical team.

Over a 9 month period successful applicants are offered x3 shows on which they can shadow our team, learn about how shows are run and how to approach the working environment.

Please check back here, sign up to our e-newsletter or look out for announcements on social media for when applications are opened. This is a very popular opportunity and due to the large number of applications we are not able to reply to all.

For information: 023 9387 0193 or hayley.reay@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

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