Assistant Producer

Summary

The Assistant Producer role sits within the Producing team. This role will supports all aspects of the producing process for the theatre’s programme, working with the Director of Producing & Planning and the Producer.

More Details

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.

We are looking for an Assistant Producer to join our team. The Assistant Producer role sits within the Producing team. This role will supports all aspects of the producing process for the theatre’s programme, working with the Director of Producing & Planning and the Producer. This role acts as the administrative hub of the team and has the opportunity to work across the organisation on a wide-range of activity. The Assistant Producer will the producing lead on the theatre’s For the Culture: Celebrations of Blackness programme; and will support the Producer, and where appropriate lead, in delivering the Lyric’s programming for children and families, including Little Lyric and Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas.

The successful candidate will be well-organised, able to communicate clearly, have a can-do approach to problem solving and successfully multi-task and prioritise. This role would suit someone who is calm under pressure, collaborative, and passionate about theatre.

In this role, there is the chance to interact with some of the country’s most exciting writers, directors, creatives and performers, whilst working at the heart of one of London’s most successful theatres, to create ambitious, entertaining, inspiring shows for our audience in West London and beyond. This role provides a unique opportunity to take the next step in developing an exciting career in the theatre industry – enabling the successful candidate to directly contribute to an inclusive, forward-thinking, historically significant and ambitious organisation.

For further information and to apply, please visit the Lyric’s website, https://lyric.co.uk/our-home/about-us/work-with-us/

Deadline for applications: 10am on Monday 20th April 2026

The Lyric encourages people from any background to apply for this post. 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 the global majority and disabled candidates. Disabled candidates who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be invited for an interview. The Lyric Hammersmith is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and supports parents and carers working in theatre.

Organisation

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Location Type

Specific location

Salary Type

Salaried

Salary (Exact)

££30,030 per annum

Closing Date

20/04/2026

Contract Type

Permanent, Full Time

Job Type

Administrative