We are looking for a Head of Safety to join the National Theatre's Estates team.
The Head of Safety is responsible for ensuring that the National Theatre operates in a safe way by providing high quality, competent advice and support on matters of health, safety and risk. They will deliver this working closely with, and supporting, all departments at the NT.
Key requirements of the role include:
- To be the Competent Person for health and safety and fire for the National Theatre.
- To engage with the Senior Management Team to ensure risks are identified and measures are in place to mitigate those risks.
- To take the leading role in the development and implementation of the National Theatre’s health, safety and fire risk management, strategies, polices and associated systems.
- To advise the management of the National Theatre on any measures to assist them in fulfilling their responsibility for health, safety and fire risk management.
- The provision of operational safety support to all departments through development and implementation of safety improvement initiatives and safety action plans.
- To create a strategic, proactive and comprehensive approach to the management of risk and compliance in terms of the legislative framework and best practice.
- To promote and embed an effective and positive health and safety culture.
- Line management of the Safety team – three Safety Advisors.
The successful candidates will have the following:
Have attained Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or IIRSM (FIIRSM)
Management experience with the ability to motivate, coach and develop a team
Experience of working with senior management in a medium to large organisation, ideally in a destination venue
Extensive experience of advising on Health and Safety issues in an environment of diverse working conditions and staff
Knowledge of the Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Download the Job Description here.
Working with us will give you..
- Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
- 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
- Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
- Enhanced sick pay
- Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
- Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
- Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
- Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
- On-site staff canteen and social facilities
- On-site occupational health support
- In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
- Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
- Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
- Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
- Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
- Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
- Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 16th January 2026 at 12 noon.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.
In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We strive to promote inclusive and equitable practices in all areas of the NT. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet our minimum requirements for our vacancies.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.