Senior Health and Safety Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to enhance safety culture within a vibrant theatre environment. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to support productions and events while ensuring compliance with UK safety regulations. You will lead initiatives aligned with ISO 45001 standards and provide essential training and support. Join a creative team dedicated to excellence and inclusivity, where your expertise will make a significant impact on health and safety practices. If you are passionate about fostering a safe environment in the arts, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Occasional remote work

Supportive environment

Commitment to diversity

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• NEBOSH level 6 qualified Health and Safety practitioner.
• Experience in theatre or events with UK safety regulations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support health and safety management across the RSC.
• Promote continuous improvement and lead incident data analysis.
• Provide training on safety topics and deputise for the Head of OSH.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Health and Safety Training

Incident Data Analysis

ISO 45001 Standards

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Chartered Member of IOSH

Job description

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Senior Health and Safety Advisor, Warwick

Client: Royal Shakespeare Company

Location: Warwick, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e776566def9b

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you a NEBOSH level 6 qualified Health and Safety practitioner? Are you looking for a varied role within a theatre environment? Do you promote and inspire a positive health and safety culture? Do you have experience of delivering health and safety training courses?

In this crucial role, as the Senior Health and Safety Advisor, you will support the Head of Occupational Safety and Health in all matters, ensuring legal compliance and a positive and proactive approach to health and safety across the RSC.

The Senior Health and Safety Advisor plays a pivotal role in supporting on productions and at events, offering you the opportunity to be hands-on in an interesting and varied environment.

Reporting to the Head of Occupational Safety and Health, key responsibilities include (please see the full job description and person specification for details):

• Support the Head of Occupational Safety and Health in all health and safety management issues across the RSC.
• Promote continuous improvement aligned with ISO 45001 standards, including audits, workplace inspections, investigations, and monitoring activities.
• Lead on developing improved incident data analysis and reporting using real-time dashboards.
• Deputise for the Head of OSH when required.
• Provide advice, training, and support on topics such as CDM, machinery safety, LOLER, risk assessment, manual handling, and working at height.

Essential knowledge and experience include:

• Experience in theatre, events, or related fields.
• In-depth knowledge of UK safety regulations like CDM, PUWER, RIDDOR, Working at Height.
• Chartered member of IOSH or working towards it.
• Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Expertise in contractor safety, construction management (CDM), and safety training delivery.

This role requires deputising for the Head of Occupational Health and Safety, including providing cover as a specialist responder to the Major Incident Plan outside usual working hours, with time off in lieu for hours worked.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Stratford-upon-Avon, with occasional remote work. The hours are 35 per week, with flexible timings, and occasional travel to London may be required.

Application Process

Apply online via the RSC website. For assistance, email [emailprotected]. The application deadline is 18 May, with interviews scheduled for the week of 2 June.

About the RSC

The RSC values excellence, creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability. We offer great benefits and a supportive environment, committed to diversity and safeguarding. We aim to improve our sustainability efforts both on and off stage. The RSC is a registered charity (no. 212481).