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The Lyric seeks to appoint an independent director to join the existing Finance & Resources Committee for an initial three-year term. The newly appointed director will support the Chair of the Finance & Resources Committee. We are looking for an individual who shares our values and supports our ambitions as a major producing theatre. You will share a passion for our artistic work and mission; and be supportive of our projects for young people in West London, our commitment to being an equal, diverse, inclusive and an environmentally sustainable organisation.

To complement the current committee membership, we are interested in appointing Trustees with skills and expertise in the following areas:

• Financial Literacy: Ability to interpret balance sheets, P&L accounts, and cash flow forecasts.
• Professional Background: Experience in accounting, audit, commercial finance, or senior management (CCAB qualification like ACCA, ICAEW, or CIMA is essential).
• Strategic Mindset: The ability to look beyond the numbers to the “big picture” of the charity’s impact.
• Integrity: A commitment to our values and mission
• Charity Finance: Understanding of Charity SORP and trustee responsibilities
• Communication: Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly

We are particularly interested in those in addition have a strong connection with the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.

This role is voluntary and likely take around 6 – 10 days of your time each year.

Please download the job information pack below for full details of the post.

Lyric Hammersmith Enterprises Ltd (LHE) is the trading subsidiary of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, established to undertake non-charitable trading activities and to generate sustainable earned income in support of the Lyric’s artistic, charitable and community objectives.

The purpose of the role is to act as a Non-Executive Director of Lyric Hammersmith Enterprises, contributing to the strategic direction, governance and financial sustainability of the company. Directors are expected to bring independent judgement, commercial insight and sector experience to support the effective operation and long-term development of the Lyric’s commercial activities.

Working in partnership with the Chair, fellow Directors and the Lyric’s Commercial Director, Directors help ensure that LHE operates as a well-governed, resilient and values-led business, balancing commercial opportunity with risk, and supporting the Lyric’s wider mission through strong trading performance.

We are looking for individuals influence and authority, strategic thinking and sound judgement with particular expertise in the following areas:

• Food & beverage; contract management and/or proposition development
• Commercial venue hire
• Commercial asset & operational management

We are particularly interested in those who have a strong connection with the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and/or West London.

This role is voluntary and likely take around 6 days of your time each year.

Please download the job information pack below for full details of the post.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is one of the UK’s leading producing theatres and the creative heart of West London, known for its ambitious artistic programme, deep commitment to young people and communities, and belief in theatre as a force for social change. The Lyric is now seeking an Executive Director and Joint Chief Executive to co-lead the organisation alongside Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive, Rachel O’Riordan. This role will suit an experienced, collaborative senior leader with a strong track record in organisational and financial leadership, who is motivated by partnership working and committed to equity, access and inclusion. The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting The Lyric to continue to thrive as an artistically adventurous, socially engaged and financially resilient organisation.

The Lyric’s executive search partners in this appointment are AEM International Limited. For further information about the role and how to apply, please visit AEM International’s website at www.aeminternational.co.uk/current-opportunities

We are looking for Cleaners on a casual  basis to join our Housekeeping Team. We have multiple roles available. The housekeeping team provide the day-to-day cleaning of the theatre building, undertaking various duties to ensure the building is always presented to the highest standard to all users, visitors and audiences. The main purpose of this position is to ensure that the Main House Auditorium, Studio Theatre and Front of House areas maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout our busiest season by working efficiently during tight turnaround periods.

Please download the job information pack below for full details of the post.