Jobs & Volunteering

Jobs, Volunteering and Work Experience Opportunities at The Guildhall Trust.

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

Choral Director (Senior Choir)

Contract: Sessional, Fixed Term (30 sessions per academic year)
Department: Learning & Participation
Location: Portsmouth Guildhall
Fee: £68.50 per session – plus £45.60/h for additional performance and meeting hours – freelance contract
Start Date: September 2026

Application Deadline: 12pm Wednesday 26th August

Interview date: Wednesday 2nd September

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and inspiring Choir Leader to lead a new weekly youth choir for young people aged 13–18. The choir will be funded by the Portsmouth Music Hub and will be a core part of their music offer in the city.

Click here for full job description.

Please send a cover letter and CV to hello@thebaseguildhall.com by 12pm on Wednesday 26th August 2026.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Jaz Manville (jaz.manville@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk)

Please note, we are also recruiting for a Choral Director (Junior Choir). These roles could be combined for the right candidate

Choir Director (Junior Choir)

Contract: Sessional, Fixed Term (33 sessions per academic year)
Department: Learning & Participation
Location: Portsmouth Guildhall
Fee: £68.50 per session – plus £45.60/h for additional performance and meeting hours – freelance contract
Start Date: September/October 2026

Application Deadline: 12pm Wednesday 26th August

Interview date: Wednesday 2nd September

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing, and inspiring Choir Leader to lead a weekly choir for children aged 8–12. The choir will be funded by the Portsmouth Music Hub and will be a core part of their music offer in the city.

Please send a cover letter and CV to hello@thebaseguildhall.com by 12pm on Wednesday 26th August 2026.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Jaz Manville (jaz.manville@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk)

Please note, we are also recruiting for a Choral Director (Senior Choir). These roles could be combined for the right candidate

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.

Casual Recruitment Drive

Portsmouth Guildhall will be recruiting across several casual roles in summer 2026 – all positions are casual and applicants MUST be able to work evenings and weekends. Click the casual job role below for more information!

Team Guildhall (16+)

Customer facing role where team need to excel in positivity, enthusiasm and have a welcoming nature. This role can include bar work, catering/cafe work, front of house and ushering. This role will vary due to the nature of the venue, so a willingness to learn new skills and adapt in a fast paced environment is essential. (Applicants must be 16+)

Porters (18+)

Physically demanding role that requires good team work and attention to detail. The role evolves around the dynamic changes the venue makes in its layout and furniture to suit the variety of events it hosts. (Applicants must be 18+)

Volunteers (Not currently recruiting)

Join our volunteer team in being the face of the venue welcoming our guests, helping with frequently asked questions and guiding guests to their seats. This role also has the benefit of being able to watch the shows/events the Guildhall hosts.

Security

Applicants must have a valid SIA licence and be confident in a customer-facing role. The team need to excel in positivity, enthusiasm and have a welcoming nature. This role will vary due to the varying nature of shows and events the venue hosts, so a willingness to learn new skills and adapt in a fast pass environment is essential.

Housekeeping (16+)

Customer-facing role in which team need to excel in positivity, enthusiasm and have a welcoming nature. This role includes cleaning to a high standard with an attention to detail, must be motivated and willing to work in a fast paced environment. (Applicants must be 16+)

Stage Technician (18+)

A stage technician or stagehand is a backstage professional who builds, maintains, and operates the physical elements of a live performance or event. They bring a vision to life and ensure everything functions safely and smoothly during rehearsals and shows.

HOW TO APPLY

Recruitment Drop-In Dates:

Tuesday 22^nd September – Team Guildhall workshop interviews – 4pm – 5pm
Wednesday 23^rd September – Housekeeping drop-in workshop interviews – 3pm – 4pm
Wednesday 23^rd September – Portering drop-in workshop interviews – 5pm – 6pm

Stage Role:

Stage Technician – email shane.spears@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk with a current CV (must include details of experience) by Monday 17^th August.

Induction Dates

Wednesday 26^th August – 3pm – 5pm – Security & Volunteer Inductions
Tuesday 29^th September – 4pm – 6pm – Housekeeping & Team Guildhall Inductions
Wednesday 30^th September – 4pm – 6pm – Porters Inductions
Ticketing & Reception Services Assistant will be inducted beginning of September, dates will vary due to shows and events in the venue at the time, this will be detailed in interview.
Stage Technician will be inducted beginning of September, dates will vary due to shows and events in the venue at the time, this will be detailed in interview.

Work Experience

We are currently reviewing and restructuring our work experience programmes for 2025, therefore are not currently accepting previous application forms.

For all enquiries, and to express interest in future programmes and initiatives, please contact Rupert Rowbotham – Rupert.Rowbotham@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk.

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.

We are currently reviewing and restructuring our work experience and shadowing programmes for 2025, therefore are not currently accepting previous application forms.