Senior Safety Advisor

We are looking for a Senior Safety Advisor to join the National Theatre Safety Team. 

The Senior Safety Advisor is a key member of the Safety Team, supporting the Head of Safety in delivering the NT’s safety strategy and providing operational guidance and management across the organisation.

The Senior Safety Advisor provides expert safety advice, guidance and assurance across the NT and deputises for the Head of Safety as required. The role holder supports the delivery of safety priorities, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.The role supports the development and delivery of the NT’s internal safety training programme, ensuring staff across all departments have the competence and confidence to manage safety effectively. Working with the People Team, managers and subject matter experts, the postholder will oversee training design, coordination and continuous improvement.

The role also provides oversight of fire safety management across the organisation, working with Estates and operational teams to ensure fire risks are effectively controlled and managed in line with statutory requirements and internal standards.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Level 3 Safety Qualification & evidence working towards Level 6 qualification (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Significant experience in a health and safety advisory role in a complex environment.
• Chartered Member of IOSH or working towards chartered status (or equivalent).
• Experience of audits, inspections and assurance activities.
• Experience in arts, entertainment, cultural or public-facing organisations

Download the Job Description here 

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

We want to understand each candidates skills, experience, and perspectives, so we encourage you to complete your application using your own words. While generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool for exploring ideas or structuring responses, applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can appear generic and make it difficult for us to assess your individual experience.

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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 Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 9am

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.