Overview
Health and Safety Manager – Covent Garden
Permanent
Salary: c. £60,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience
Based in: Covent Garden, London with travel to our sites in Thurrock, Essex and Aberdare, Wales
The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.
The operation of the Royal Ballet and Opera is complex and demanding given its scale, the repertory model and the multi-disciplinary nature of our production processes. As well as our Covent Garden home, we run a production workshop and costume centre in Thurrock and a large store in Aberdare, Wales.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and knowledgeable Health and Safety Manager to lead our H&S operation and strategy. The health and safety of all RBO employees, visitors, contractors, artists and members of the public is paramount and we aim to foster a culture of continuous improvement and a positive approach to safety. We want to communicate clearly with all staff and enable them to do their best work, knowing they are supported in creating a safe working environment for all.
This role will suit a candidate who is action oriented, flexible and can work well under pressure. We are a live 24/7 venue so the ability to adapt to changing priorities is crucial. We are looking for excellent communication skills and the desire and drive to influence, encourage and support cultural and practical H&S application across a varied organisation.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Chartered membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (or able to demonstrate working towards Chartered membership)
- An excellent, up-to-date working knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation and its application
- Substantial experience of managing Health and Safety issues within a large organisation, ideally in the entertainment industry
- The ability to deal with a diverse range of people in a confident and professional manner
- Experience of undertaking accident investigations in a dynamic working environment
- The ability to compose reports and communicate clearly and effectively, explaining complex concepts to staff and management at all levels
The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.
A full job description and RBO information pack is attached below. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the RBO Recruitment Team on hr.recruitment@roh.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 8am, Friday 19th September 2025
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK.
No agencies please.
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