Your New Company
The Barbican is a world-class arts and learning organisation, internationally renowned for pushing the boundaries of music, theatre, dance, visual arts and cinema. As London's Creative Catalyst, we champion equity, opportunity and innovation,while inspiring diverse audiences to discover and love the arts.
Our values, inclusive,sustainable, daring, connected and joyful, shape everything we do. They drive us to create enriching experiences, nurture talent and spark creative possibilities that transform communities, artists and audiences alike.
You'll be joining a bold, forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence, collaboration and continual improvement.

Your New Role
As the Head of Health,Safety and Wellbeing, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Barbican remains a safe, compliant and empowering environment for staff, performers, visitors and partners. Working across a complex and dynamic arts venue, you'll lead the development and implementation of health and safety strategies aligned with legal standards, best practice and corporate priorities.
You will act as the organisation's subject matter expert, advising senior leaders, influencing culture change, and ensuring robust systems around CDM, fire safety, risk assessment, accident investigation, training and communication.
Key responsibilities include:

Leading the Health & Safety strategy and ensuring consistent delivery across all departments.
Managing and developing the Health & Safety and Fire Safety Managers.
Advising leadership on legislation, compliance and best practice.
Overseeing internal and external audits, ensuring continual improvement.
Chairing and presenting to key committees and stakeholder groups.
Managing risk assessment processes and conducting high‑risk investigations where required.
Representing the Barbican to industry bodies and regulators.
What You'll Need to Succeed
To excel in this role,you'll bring significant experience and technical expertise in health, safety and wellbeing within large or complex environments.
Essential qualifications & experience:

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and Chartered IOSH membership (CMIOSH).
Extensive knowledge of H&S legislation and industry best practice.
Proven experience implementing H&S strategies and driving culture change.
Strong track record in risk assessment, accident investigation and RIDDOR.
Experience managing ISO 45001 or equivalent management systems.
Ability to influence at all levels, from Board members to operational teams.
Experience leading teams and managing budgets.Key skills:

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Methodical, data-driven approach.
Strong problem-solving abilities and resilience under pressure.
High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
What You'll Get in Return
Working at the Barbican means more than just a job, it's joining a vibrant cultural community with a strong commitment to people, creativity and wellbeing. In return for your expertise, you'll gain:

A key leadership role within a globally recognised arts institution.
The opportunity to influence organisational culture and drive meaningful change.
A dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Supportive leadership and development opportunities.
The chance to make a lasting impact on the safety, wellbeing and success of staff, visitors and artists alike.

What you need to do now
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