Independent Non-Executive Director- Lyric Hammersmith Enterprises

Independent Non-Executive Director- Lyric Hammersmith Enterprises

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Closing date: Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Catering & Hospitality
Contract: Permanent
London

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

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.

Job Description

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.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 12pm on Wednesday the 3rd of
June 2026. Interviews will be held W/C 15th of June 2026


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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Independent Non-Executive Director- Lyric Hammersmith Enterprises
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Catering & Hospitality
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 03 Jun 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Independent Non-Executive Director- Lyric Hammersmith Enterprises

Job: Independent Non-Executive Director- Lyric Hammersmith Enterprises

Organisation: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Postcode: W6 0QL

How to Apply

To apply for the role of Independent Non-Executive Director , please:
• Provide a cover letter indicating what you can bring to Lyric Hammersmith
Enterprises, why it excites you, what you hope to gain from the post and how you
meet the essential criteria in the description of the role.
• Your letter should be supported by a copy of your CV detailing your employment
history and the key responsibilities held in relevant roles.
• Please send your cover letter and CV by email to [email protected] and fill up online
equal opportunities monitoring form: https://lyric.co.uk/equal-opportunities-form