Actor Facilitator Operations · The Great Hall

HCT; Winchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A cultural institution in the UK is seeking an Actor Facilitator to bring history to life at the Great Hall. The role involves performing various characters to captivate audiences of all ages through storytelling and interaction. Ideal candidates will have experience in immersive theatre and a passion for education through engagement. This part-time position offers up to 14 hours per week on weekends and includes several benefits such as annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

5% Employer pension contributions

Enhanced sick pay

Opportunities to learn and develop

Industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Dynamic and engaging performer capable of bringing stories to life.
• Interest in helping others learn through creative experiences.
• Experience working with diverse audiences is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Captivate audiences through storytelling and performance.
• Create memorable experiences that inspire learning.
• Engage with children, families, and adults of varying ages.

Skills

Engaging with people

Ability to adapt performance

Experience in immersive theatre

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Actor Facilitator

Level: 4A

Salary: £12.73 per hour

Location: The Great Hall with Westgate Museum, Winchester

Hours: Up to 14 Hours per week (Weekends only)

Type of Contract: FTC, 6 Months, Rolling

Job Description: Actor Facilitator

Step onto the stage of history and make the Great Hall come alive!

This is your chance to transform a visit into an unforgettable journey through time. We are looking for dynamic and engaging actors to bring the extraordinary stories of the Great Hall to life, immersing visitors in the drama, intrigue and atmosphere of this iconic historic building.

You’ll perform as a range of characters from key moments in the Great Hall’s history, captivating audiences through storytelling, interaction and performance. You’ll play a vital part in creating magical, memorable experiences that spark curiosity and inspire learning.

You’ll thrive on engaging with people and take real pride in delivering outstanding visitor experiences. You’re confident, expressive and full of energy, enjoying the challenge of adapting your performance to suit different audiences and situations.

You may already have experience working in immersive theatre and will enjoy working with people of all ages, knowing how to tailor your approach to captivate children, families and adults alike.

An interest in helping others learn through engaging and creative experiences is essential. Experience in learning or engagement roles would be an advantage, but above all we are looking for performers who are enthusiastic, personable and excited about bringing the past vividly into the present.

A bit about you

You’ll thrive on engaging with people and take real pride in delivering outstanding visitor experiences. You’re confident, expressive and full of energy, enjoying the challenge of adapting your performance to suit different audiences and situations.

You may already have experience working in immersive theatre and will enjoy working with people of all ages, knowing how to tailor your approach to captivate children, families and adults alike.

An interest in helping others learn through engaging and creative experiences is essential. Experience in learning or engagement roles would be an advantage, but above all we are looking for performers who are enthusiastic, personable and excited about bringing the past vividly into the present.

Who we are

At Hampshire Cultural Trust we have a vision to create inspirational culture experiences that enrich and transform lives. We manage and support 20+ attractions and deliver county-wide outreach programmes that bring great culture to local communities. We also deliver a diverse range of wider social impact initiatives targeted at those who are most vulnerable or disadvantaged and who would not usually have access to arts and culture.

We promote equity, inclusion and diversity and a culture that actively values difference. We recognise that people from different backgrounds and experiences can enhance the way we perform and work and we encourage and support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.

We are inclusive, valuing, and respectful of diversity, developing the ability to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Therefore, we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities in our recruitment process and in employment.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rated for part time working)

• 5% Employer pension contributions

• Generous occupational maternity, adoption and paternity pay

• Enhanced occupational sick pay

• Generous compassionate leave scheme

• Paid emergency leave

• Industry leading Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to same day GP appointments for employees and their immediate family

• Life assurance scheme (x3 annual salary)

• Interest-free Season ticket loans and travel loans from first day of employment

• Charity Worker Discounts Scheme (savings on retail, leisure, groceries, travel etc.)

• Access to free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses for VDU use

• Free flu vaccination vouchers

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Health Cash Plan (cashback on dental, optical, medical for monthly subscription cost)

• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress

• Free tea and coffee

• Team Card - Free access to venues for friends and family, and discounts across café and retail

To apply please fill in the application form with an up-to-date CV.

Closing date for applications: 25 January 2026

To find out more about us visit our website www.hampshireculture.org.uk and https://careers.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/

If you have any queries relating to the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]