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The Lyric encourages people from any background to apply for any of its current vacancies, which are listed below.

We are committed to creating a workforce which is representative of our society, and to bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences to help shape what we do and how we work. We are particularly keen to hear from people of colour and those who self-identify as disabled. All candidates that self-identity as disabled and who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be invited for an interview.

If you require an Application Pack in an alternative format or require any further information about any post advertised here, please contact our team using the contact details below.

We are open to conversations around flexible working and job shares.

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Development Officer (Events & Campaigns)

Salary £27,300 per annum
Apply by 10:00am on Monday 15th April 2024
Full time
Contact Meghana Shah

We are now recruiting for a Development Officer (Events & Campaigns) will support the Lyric’s Development Team to deliver fundraising targets across all fundraising strands (individuals, trusts and foundations, public, corporate and events) with a focus on specific campaigns and events coordination.

The Development team have an annual revenue target to raise of £800,000. As part of a small team, this role will work with both the Development Team as well as across all departments of the organisation. Together with the Development Officer (Memberships) this role will support the Development Director and Head of Trusts and Foundation to ensure effective, engaged, and consistent cultivation, recruitment and stewardship of the individuals, corporates and trusts and foundations who support the mission of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

Events – responsibility for the delivery of the fundraising events, stewardship events for trust, corporates and individuals as well as cultivation events in and around the artistic programme.

Campaigns – Lyric Hammersmith is celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2025 and this role will be responsible for the delivery of the campaign to maximize fundraising around this milestone. This will include events, Name a Seat campaign, naming, digital campaign and fundraisers such as auctions. As well as the anniversary campaign, the Development Officer will be assigned other campaigns to support our Young Lyric work.

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

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Events & Hires Manager

Salary £33,600 per annum
Apply by 12:00am on Sunday 7th April 2024
Full time
Contact Meghana Shah

We are looking for an Events & Hires Manager who will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Lyric’s commercial hires business, with a primary focus on maximising rehearsal room sales.

This key position is tasked with not only expanding this central aspect of our business model but also overseeing the broader scope of our venue hire offerings alongside the activities of the theatre and other Lyric departments.

This position requires skills in growing the primary revenue stream from rehearsal room hires and efficiently overseeing the multifaceted operations of the hires department, ensuring a significant contribution to the Lyric’s sustained success and growth.

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

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Head of Trusts & Foundations (Part Time)

Salary £39,200 per annum (pro rata)
Apply by 10am on Tuesday 02 April 2024
Part time
Contact Meghana Shah

We are now recruiting for a Head of Trusts & Foundations to increase our Development Team. The Head of Trusts & Foundation will be responsible for cultivating, soliciting, managing and growing income generated from Trusts & Foundations for the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. The Development Team collaborate with all Lyric departments to raise £800,000, of which £400,000 is generated through Trusts &Foundations.

Working with the Development Director, you will develop and implement strategies to balance the relationship management of our much-valued existing portfolio of funders and the recruitment of new ones to maintain and grow income.

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

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Fundraising Volunteer

Salary
Apply by ASAP
Full time
Contact Matthew Entwistle

This is an opportunity for people who are friendly, welcoming and good at communicating and a desire to support the Lyric. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

You will be an ambassador for the Lyric at the fundraising desk during shows to help the audience learn how to support the Lyric by signing up Supporters, selling raffle tickets, selling costumes and collecting donations. IN return for your time you will see productions for free, get a free drink, enjoy the staff discounts, have a new experience to put on a CV and generally be part of the Lyric family.

If you would like to apply for the role please read our volunteer role description and complete our online application form and equal opportunities form ASAP.

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