The Producer is a key member of the Lyric's Producing Team who works alongside the Director of Producing & Planning and the Production Coordinator on the delivery of the Lyric's artistic programme. Line producing main house, studio and touring productions, as well as programming weekend and holiday children's studio shows (Little Lyric) and bespoke, one-off events.

To work alongside and support the Director of Producing & Planning in planning and producing all aspects of the artistic programme in the main house, studio and on tour in the UK and internationally, including but not limited to:

General Duties:
• Regularly attend Lyric Hammersmith Theatre shows and projects including press nights, Young Lyric and development events.
• Attending internal and external meetings as required.
• To adhere to the Lyric's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, Anti-Racism Strategy, Health & Safety Policy and any other policies or plans the Lyric may introduce in the future.
• Work at all times in accordance with the Lyric's Environmental Sustainability and Action Plan and proactively develop and encourage environmentally sustainable practice. To take an active role in your continuing professional development, identifying relevant training and professional development opportunities
• To act always in the best interests of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
• To maximise income and minimise expenditure, without compromising quality or reputation.
• Representing the Lyric at events, conferences and meetings as the post requires.
• To undertake any other duties as agreed with the Director of Producing & Planning as is appropriate to the post

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of this role. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive and may be reviewed as required.

Person Specification:
Essential Criteria
• A proven track record in managing and producing productions and projects across a variety of scales, to budget, in either the subsidised or commercial sectors.
• A strong understanding of the producing process.
• Knowledge and experience of writing contracts, and an understanding of union and UK Theatre agreements (Equity, MU, WGGB etc).
• A genuine interest in collaboration, including a passion and enthusiasm for the Lyric's artistic programme and values.
• Persuasive negotiating skills and the ability to problem solve under pressure.
• Excellent budget management skills and experience.
• Strong administration and IT skills including Outlook, MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to use initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment, whilst achieving and working to deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours when required.
• A commitment to championing the creative case for diversity on productions and across the organisation and the proven ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Desirable Criteria
• Knowledge and experience of UK and/or International touring.
• Experience of and a passion for theatre for families and young people.
• Experience of working with co-producers, stakeholders and partners.
• Experience of programming e.g. events or festivals.
• Experience of working within a building based producing company/venue.
• Experience of child protection/safeguarding training and knowledge of referral processes.