Safety Coordinator

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary staff tickets for shows

25 days annual leave increasing to 32

Development Programmes via e-learning

Interest-free season ticket loan

Cycle scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Pension schemes with Legal & General/N

Sabbatical option

On-site staff canteen

On-site occupational health support

Wellbeing programme and advisory

Staff talks and discounts

Job summary

The National Theatre is seeking a Safety Coordinator to join its Safety Team in London. You will support the development, coordination and delivery of a comprehensive safety management programme across NT theatre activities, helping to promote a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with legislation and organisational standards.

You will handle diary management, minute taking and prioritise tasks to keep safety at the core of every show and venue activity.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Understanding of health and safety practice and law.
• Diary management and minute taking experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Safety Team in developing, coordinating and delivering a comprehensive safety management programme across NT theatre activities.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with legislation and organisational standards.
• Support departments in maintaining safe working environments for staff, performers, contractors and visitors.
• Manage diaries and take accurate minutes; prioritise a large number of competing tasks.

Skills

Administrative skills

Diary management

Minute taking

Prioritisation

H&S awareness

Job description

We are looking for a Safety Coordinator to join the National Theatre's Safety team.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the Safety Team in the development, coordination and delivery of a comprehensive safety management programme across all aspects of NT theatre activities. The role contributes to promoting a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and organisational standards and supporting departments in maintaining safe working environments for staff, performers, contractors and visitors.

The successful candidates will have the following:

• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• Awareness of H&S practice and law
• Experience of diary management and minute taking
• Experience of effectively prioritising a large number of competing tasks

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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 Tuesday 22nd September 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 [e-mail].

Unfortunately, we are unable to progress an application for this role if you do not currently have (or would be able to obtain) an ongoing right to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor candidates under a workvisa for this role because the role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK government’s requirements for the Skilled Workers visa route. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this matter further, please contact [e-mail].

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 [e-mail] or call us on 02074523834.