Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Arts Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization is seeking a Development & Events Assistant to support their Development Team in achieving fundraising targets through effective administration and events coordination. This role is integral to engaging and managing relationships with individuals, corporates, and trusts, essential to the mission of the organization. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, with experience in administration. The application deadline is January 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and events coordination.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Development Team to deliver fundraising targets.
• Ensure effective recruitment of supporters for the theatre.
• Assist with administration across all departments.

Job description

Job Summary

The Development & Events Assistant will support the Lyric’s Development Team to deliver fundraising targets across all fundraising strands with a focus on administration and events coordination.

Job Description

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is one of the UK’s leading producing theatres. The Lyric produces world‑class theatre from the heart of Hammersmith, the theatre's home for over 130 years. The theatre has gained a national reputation for its work in forging pathways into the arts for young talent from all backgrounds.

The Development & Events Assistant 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 administration and events coordination. The Development team have an annual revenue target to raise of £700,000. As part of a small team, this role will work with both the Development Team as well as across all departments of the organisation. This role will support the team 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.

Deadline for applications: 10am Monday 26 January 2026

• Job Title: Development & Events Assistant

To apply for the post, please:

• Complete an application form in type or black ink. Use the Supporting Information section on the form to explain why you are interested in this role and how your experience and skills match the person specification.
• Return the application form by email to [e-mail] and complete an online equal opportunities monitoring form: https://lyric.co.uk/equal-opportunities-form/.
• Do not submit CVs, as these are not accepted.