Current Opportunities

The Board of The Benedetti Foundation is seeking an exceptional new Chair. Co-founded by celebrated International violinist Nicola Benedetti and outgoing Chair George Burnett, the Foundation is a significant music education charity dedicated to ensuring that high-quality musical learning is accessible to all, regardless of background. Through large-scale orchestral experiences, teacher development, digital learning and national partnerships, it reaches thousands of young people and educators each year across the UK. The incoming Chair will work closely with Nicola Benedetti, the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees to provide strong governance and non-executive leadership, alongside supporting long-term sustainability through philanthropic engagement and high-level external relationships as the organisation enters its next phase of growth, deepening its impact and national reach. This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior leader with board-level experience, strategic insight and well-developed networks, and a commitment to the transformative power of music education to help shape a dynamic and influential charity.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is one of the UK’s leading producing theatres and the creative heart of West London, known for its ambitious artistic programme, deep commitment to young people and communities, and belief in theatre as a force for social change. The Lyric is now seeking an Executive Director and Joint Chief Executive to co-lead the organisation alongside Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive, Rachel O’Riordan. This role will suit an experienced, collaborative senior leader with a strong track record in organisational and financial leadership, who is motivated by partnership working and committed to equity, access and inclusion. The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting The Lyric to continue to thrive as an artistically adventurous, socially engaged and financially resilient organisation.

As part of the application process, please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form here: https://lyric.co.uk/equal-opportunities-form/

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Hastings International Piano (HIP), encompassing the internationally respected Piano Competition and a year-round programme supporting outstanding emerging pianists, is seeking a Chief Executive to lead the next chapter of this important cultural institution. Embedded in the creative life of Hastings, HIP delivers a world class performance programme, artist development, and wide-reaching learning and participation opportunities across schools, SEN settings, care homes, and public spaces. Working closely with the Board and Artistic Director, the new Chief Executive will provide strategic, operational and financial leadership, guiding a skilled team and dedicated volunteers while building strong partnerships and sustainable growth. Candidates should offer proven senior cultural-sector experience, strategic and financial acumen, and a collaborative, community-minded approach.