Job Opportunities
Life is not a dress rehearsal
And way too short to do a job you don’t love. If you have a big-hearted passion for theatre arts and the positive influence it has on our society, then you’ll love being part of The Lyric as much as we do. Working here, you’ll find...
A unified team: where every person makes a real difference by bringing their own creative magic. We all love what we do – and it shows.
A sincere commitment: to encouraging and valuing diversity among our team. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion or gender identity.
From front-of-house to behind-the-scenes: we are on a mission to help our audiences understand and enjoy theatre arts. And we need the best people to help us do it.
Finance Manager - Maternity Cover
The Finance Manager plays a key role within the Finance & Corporate Services team, leading the finance function and ensuring robust financial management across the organisation. This includes overseeing financial operations for our in-house and Visiting Company programme, as well as commercial services such as the Café Bar and Kiosk, Box Office, and Scenic Construction Workshop.
The post holder will be responsible for managing the core functions of the Finance department, supervising the finance team’s daily operations, and producing accurate, timely, and insightful management accounts.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance or solidify their career in accounting and financial management, with exposure to broader commercial functions, including HR, IT, Risk, and Governance.
Closing Date: Tue 03 Mar 2026, 12, Midday.
Customer Service Manager - Maternity Cover
The Customer Services Manager is a key member of the Customer Services and Front of House (CS/FOH) team. They will be the first point of contact for the CS/FOH and Housekeeping team – which consists of 30+ part time and casual staff members – and will be the main support person for the Head of Customer Services.
This role will involve working 5 shifts across all 7 days of the week, including evenings and weekends, and will cover all elements of public interaction within the Lyric Theatre. This includes, but not limited to, managing daytime café service, welcoming public visitors as well as cast and creative personnel for both our own productions and visiting companies, welcoming audiences to our performances, coordinating bar service for a busy performance schedule, and running large scale events such as conferences and weddings.
The role also includes a significant amount of management and administration, so an organised and structured work ethic along with the ability to multi-task is key. The post will require liaising with customers, suppliers, and staff to ensure the smooth running of all elements of FOH and to maximise the customer experience as well as the profitability and functionality of the café bar and kiosk.
Closing Date: Fr 06 Mar 2026, 12, Midday.
Senior Fundraising Executive
The Senior Fundraising Executive is a senior operational role within the theatre’s Development and Marketing team, responsible for the effective delivery and implementation of the Lyric’s fundraising activity.
Working closely with the Head of Development & Marketing, the post holder will lead the day-to-day management of fundraising programmes across fundraising bodies, Trusts and Foundations, individual giving, corporate partnership and fundraising events, ensuring activity is well planned, delivered on time and meets agreed income and engagement objectives. The role will play a key delivery role in the Lyric’s Fund for the Future fundraising initiative, supporting campaign implementation, donor stewardship and reporting, and helping to build sustainable, long-term income for the organisation.
The Senior Fundraising Executive will lead on fundraising events, manage and steward key donor and funder relationships, monitor income performance, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, particularly Creative Learning, Finance, Front of House and Production teams.
Closing Date: Fri 06 Mar 2026, 12, Midday.