Group Access & Designated Safeguarding Lead

ATG ENTERTAINMENT; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ATG Entertainment seeks a Group Access & Designated Safeguarding Lead in London. The role focuses on enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities and ensuring compliance with safeguarding duties. Work closely with various teams to coordinate efforts that support an inclusive and diverse environment within the live entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in accessibility and safeguarding compliance.
• Strong knowledge of statutory guidance related to vulnerable groups.
• Ability to develop and implement effective policies.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for accessibility issues.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding responsibilities.
• Develop, review, and implement relevant policies.

Skills

Accessibility Coordination

Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Development

Governance

Job description

Group Access & Designated Safeguarding Lead

You will report to the Group Risk Director and work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the Risk Management Team, Group Operations, Venue Operations, and various working groups.

Main purpose of the role:

• Act as the Group’s primary contact regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities and access requirements to the built environment.
• Coordinate, consult, and direct efforts to ensure full participation and integration of individuals with disabilities across all aspects of ATG Entertainment, including employees, customers, productions, and services.
• Serve as the primary contact for ensuring ATG Entertainment complies with statutory safeguarding responsibilities, including child protection and the welfare of vulnerable adults, following relevant statutory guidance in each territory. Develop, review, and implement policies reflecting current directives.
• Provide direction, guidance, policy, governance, and audit support within ATG Entertainment and supported venues within the designated area of responsibility.

ATG Entertainment is a leader in the live entertainment industry, managing 64 venues across Britain, the US, and Germany, and processing over 18 million tickets annually for various live events.

We present diverse, top-quality live entertainment in our venues, partnering with leading producers and artists. Our in-house production team, ATG Productions, creates critically acclaimed shows for the West End, Broadway, Europe, and beyond.

People are central to our success. We are committed to providing opportunities for our team and partners to realize their potential and to fostering an inclusive, diverse environment.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, supporting individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions. We offer interviews or recruitment events for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and express interest in the scheme. Applications from qualified candidates will be retained for future interview opportunities where possible.

If you wish to discuss accessibility before applying, please review our job description for a contact email to request a confidential discussion.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to nurturing an inclusive culture. Learn more about us and our values at atg.co.uk and careers.atg.co.uk.