Head of Occupational Safety and Health

at  Royal Shakespeare Company

Are you an experienced health and safety professional looking for a new challenge, working with colleagues who are at the top of their game in their industry? Do you want to bring your expertise to a renowned organisation within the theatre industry, with opportunities to engage with and develop strong national and international networks? Are you energised by a role where every day is different, inspired by the variety of an exciting artistic and creative programme, as well as the diversity of different departments and working environments? Are you an exceptional leader, motivated by strong, people-centred values, who is committed to growth and development?
We are looking for an experienced health and safety professional to join us as Head of Occupational Safety and Health, ensuring a positive, proactive approach to occupational health, safety and wellbeing across all of our activities.

• To advise on all aspects of Health and Safety, ensuring legislative compliance.
• Ensure a positive, proactive approach to occupational safety, health and wellbeing across all the activities of the RSC.
• To act as the RSC appointed competent person for health and safety matters and to provide practical, informed health and safety advice.
• To ensure that the RSC Occupational Health and Safety Management System Framework and Policies are reviewed regularly and kept up to date.
• To manage the Occupational Safety and Health team.
• To reduce harm by promotion of a positive, pro-active occupational health, safety and wellbeing culture within the RSC, and ensure that all members of staff are aware of and understand their health and safety responsibilities.
• To analyse occupational health, safety and wellbeing data, recommending remedial actions or improvements, where necessary.