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

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.

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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



Creative Venue Technician Apprentice

Job Title: Creative Venue Technician Apprentice (Level 3 Apprenticeship)
Department: Operations
Responsible To: Head of Technical & Production
Hours: 30 hours per week (including college/training attendance and off-the-job learning)
Salary: National minimum apprentice wage for the age of employee.
Starting date – 9th October (may be able to start sooner prior to course start date)

Purpose of the Job:
This is an exciting opportunity to join Portsmouth Guildhall as a Creative Venue Technician Apprentice and develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within the live events and entertainment industry.

Working alongside our experienced technical team, you will gain practical experience across a wide range of events including concerts, theatre productions, comedy, conferences, exhibitions, community events and festivals.

The successful candidate will undertake the Creative Venue Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship with Chichester College (online) and will receive structured training whilst contributing to the day-to-day technical operation of Portsmouth Guildhall and other Guildhall Trust venues and events.

You will develop skills in lighting, sound, video, staging, event technology, venue operations and health & safety, building a strong foundation for a career in the live entertainment industry.

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

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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