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Safety Advisor

National Theatre
Facilities & Security
Facilities & Security
£40,000/Year
Full-time
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Description

Location
London

Hours
Permanent, full-time

Salary
£40,000 per annum

About the Role
We are looking for a Safety Advisor to join the National Theatre's Safety team. The Safety Team works across the National Theatre to support departments in creating safe places to work while enabling creativity and operational excellence. As a Safety Advisor, you will work with managers, supervisors, project teams and contractors to provide practical advice on health, safety and fire matters across a wide range of activities. A significant part of the role involves supporting construction, refurbishment and maintenance projects, as well as helping maintain effective fire safety arrangements. You will build positive working relationships across the organisation, helping colleagues understand and manage risks, encouraging good safety practices and supporting continual improvement.

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 – 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 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 on and around the South Bank
Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card

Requirements

Experience
Proven experience providing practical health and safety advice in construction, facilities, entertainment or similar operational environments.
Experience supporting fire safety arrangements in the workplace.
Experience assisting with risk assessments, incident investigations and safety inspections.
Experience delivering basic health and safety training or toolbox talks.

About you
Ability to build positive working relationships and communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, project teams and contractors.
Committed to encouraging good safety practices and supporting continual improvement.
Enthusiastic about creating safe working environments while enabling creativity and operational excellence.

Qualifications
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Level 3 health and safety qualification.

Expiry date: 28/09/2026
Safety Advisor
Company:
National Theatre
Salary:
£40,000/Year
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
London