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

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!

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+)

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+)

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.

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.

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+)

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.

To work in our Box Office/Reception. To sell tickets face-to-face for all our concerts throughout the year and to deal with ticket-related enquiries. To be the first port of call for all Guildhall enquiries, providing information, direction, and a first-class customer service response in line with the venue’s operational values. Customer service experience required. (Applicants must be 18+)

 

HOW TO APPLY

Recruitment Drop-In Dates:

  • Wednesday 5th August – Volunteer drop-in interviews – 1pm – 4pm
  • Tuesday 11th August – Security drop-in interviews – 2pm – 4pm
  • Tuesday 22nd September – Team Guildhall drop-in workshop interviews – 4pm – 5pm
  • Wednesday 23rd September – Housekeeping drop-in workshop interviews – 3pm – 4pm
  • Wednesday 23rd September – Portering drop-in workshop interviews – 5pm – 6pm

Stage & Box Office Roles:

 

Induction Dates 

  • Wednesday 26th August – 3pm – 5pm – Security & Volunteer Inductions
  • Tuesday 29th September – 4pm – 6pm – Housekeeping & Team Guildhall Inductions
  • Wednesday 30th 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.

Current Job Vacancies

Executive Assistant

TITLE: Executive Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Chief Executive
RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO
HOURS: 18 hrs per week.
PAY: £15 per hour (£14,040 p.a. + benefits)
LOCATION: Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB

Purpose of the Job:

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and organisational support to the CEO and COO to ensure the effective management of executive priorities, communications, and operational coordination.

The role acts as a key liaison between the executive team, senior managers, board members, and external stakeholders. The Executive Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of executive operations, supporting governance processes, and helping to manage the flow of information across the organisation.

CLICK TO VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

To apply: please send CV and a covering letter, detailing how you meet the person specification for this position, to jobs@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk 

Closing date: 12th June

 

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.

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.

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

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