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

TICKETING AND RECEPTION SERVICES ASSISTANT

TITLE: Ticketing and Reception Services Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Box Office and Reception
RESPONSIBLE TO:Ticketing and Reception Services Manager
HOURS: 20hrs per week
PAY: £11.44 per hour
CONTRACT: Permanent

Purpose of Job

To work in our box office and 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.

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Closing date: 5pm, Friday 13th September
To apply: Send CV and Cover letter to: rachel.maryan@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk 

EVENT DUTY MANAGER

TITLE: Event Duty Manager
DEPARTMENT: Venue Services – Operations
RESPONSIBLE TO: Operations Manager
HOURS: 20hrs per week
PAY: £13,000
CONTRACT: Permanent

Purpose of Job

A role supporting the venue management in the day to day operation of the Guildhall concerts and events. To co-ordinate and supervise events and concerts. This role shall include overseeing all areas of secondary spend & promoter liaison. Assisting in the facilitation of the back-office functions of these areas, as well as the management on the event of the and casual bars & Front of House teams.

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Closing date: 15th September at 5pm
To apply: Send CV and Cover letter to: lydia.coote@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

FINANCE OFFICER

TITLE: Finance Officer
DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administration
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Finance
HOURS: 40hrs per week
PAY: £27,500
CONTRACT: Permanent

Purpose of Job

You are responsible for the processing of financial data through the organisation through the various operational ways the organisation provides services to support the community and enhance the cultural activity of the City of Portsmouth.

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Closing date: 15th September at 5pm
To apply: Send CV and Cover letter to: alan.mockford@guildhalltrust.org.uk

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

Join us for our latest Recruitment Evening on Saturday 21st of September, from 12pm to 5pm. We are looking for the following:

Casual Front Of House
We are looking for dynamic team members to join our front of house team, ensuring high customer service levels are achieved across our Bars, Kiosks and Cafes and the variety of events held within the Guildhall.

Casual Portering
We are looking for people to join our team to conduct room turn arounds, to ensure that all event spaces furniture is set to a high standard, this role heavily involves manual handling. Applicants accepted 18 years+

Casual Security
We are looking for friendly and customer focused individuals to join our security team, to ensure the safe and smooth running of the concerts and events held at the Guildhall. Applicants must already have a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence

Casual Events House Keeper
We are looking for dynamic team member with an attention to detail to ensure the venue remains clean and presentable throughout the concerts and events held at the Guildhall.

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@guildhalltrust.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@guildhalltrust.org.uk

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