Health & Safety Manager
CompanyGlyndebourne
Location
Ringmer, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/19/2026
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Occupation TypeHealth and safety managers and officers
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Description
We are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager to join Glyndebourne on a 12 month, fixed-term contract.
The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive health and safety practices to ensure a safe and efficient working environment across the organisation.
This role guarantees the organisation's adherence to the most stringent H&S legislation and best practice while applying creative and flexible approaches to risk management that are sympathetic to the unique and evolving needs of a dynamic performing arts environment.
Core responsibilities include providing oversight for all health and safety matters, developing and maintaining the organisation's H&S policy, leading all risk assessment and management initiatives (including for complex production and site-wide operations), directing accident and incident reporting procedures (including statutory RIDDOR compliance), managing all mandatory training and induction programs, and chairing the safety committee.
The role demands a proactive, visible presence, providing expert guidance, and fostering a proactive and positive safety culture across all organisational tiers.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
Policy, Legislation, and Governance
The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive health and safety practices to ensure a safe and efficient working environment across the organisation.
This role guarantees the organisation's adherence to the most stringent H&S legislation and best practice while applying creative and flexible approaches to risk management that are sympathetic to the unique and evolving needs of a dynamic performing arts environment.
Core responsibilities include providing oversight for all health and safety matters, developing and maintaining the organisation's H&S policy, leading all risk assessment and management initiatives (including for complex production and site-wide operations), directing accident and incident reporting procedures (including statutory RIDDOR compliance), managing all mandatory training and induction programs, and chairing the safety committee.
The role demands a proactive, visible presence, providing expert guidance, and fostering a proactive and positive safety culture across all organisational tiers.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
Policy, Legislation, and Governance
- Lead on the development of, and continually improve, the Health and Safety culture across the organisation.
- Advise and assist on all Health and Safety (H&S) matters and keep Glyndebourne updated on all changes in legislation, ensuring the organisation remains legally compliant.
- Annually review, update, and issue the H&S Policy.
- Safety Committee: Schedule, chair, and minute the monthly H&S Representatives Committee, and sit on the H&S Management Committee to provide advice and report concerns.
- Prepare Quarterly Audit and Finance Committee Board reports.
Risk Assessment and Management
- Develop and promote a positive culture across the organisation in relation to Health and Safety.
- Prepare risk assessments and support Heads of Department (HODs) where required.
- Review and maintain safe systems of work arising from risk assessments, for all individuals working or visiting Glyndebourne.
- Observe fit-ups, rehearsals, and changeovers to ensure all work is carried out safely. Assisting Heads of Departments.
- Oversee a comprehensive program of in-depth safety inspections and audits across all operational and administrative areas to ensure continuous compliance and identify proactive risk mitigation opportunities.
- Manage a robust system for maintaining accurate, accessible digital records of all health and safety documentation, including all incidents, accidents, near misses, and statutory reporting data.
- Direct and administer the accident and incident reporting protocol, ensuring timely and statutory compliant reporting of all RIDDOR incidents. This includes overseeing in-depth investigations and acting as the primary liaison with all relevant enforcing authorities and external legal representation.
- Implement, and govern a comprehensive health and safety induction program and all mandatory training curriculums, ensuring the rigorous maintenance of accurate and auditable documentation for all staff compliance.
- Establish and govern compliance programs for all critical operational areas, including the oversight of specialist regulations such as LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), ensuring all statutory checks and associated documentation are rigorously maintained.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) or a Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)
- Extensive knowledge of current legislation in all areas of Health and Safety at work and the ability to apply this knowledge on a practical, strategic basis.
- Proven experience of advising on Health and Safety matters at all levels and keeping a complex organisation updated on changes in legislation.
- Experience of managing and reporting on safety performance at a senior level, including providing comprehensive reporting.
- Experience of managing the accident, incident, and digital reporting process, including in-depth investigation of near misses and the accurate recording and reporting of RIDDOR incidents.
- Experience of establishing and monitoring a robust safety management system, including oversight of specialist areas such as LOLER, COSHH, VDU Workstation Assessments, and Noise at Work.
- Experience of managing contractor H&S documentation and ensuring compliance on site.
- Ability to communicate and build credibility at all levels, from staff and management up to the H&S Management Committee, including the ability to simplify and convey complex information.
- Demonstrable ability to influence and implement change across diverse operational and administrative departments (e.g., Technical, Garden, Facilities, Production).
We can offer a salary of c.£45,000 per annum. Salaries are reviewed annually on 1st January.
This is a 12 month, fixed-term position. The hours of work are 35 per week Monday-Friday with an hour for lunch. However you may be required to work additional hours to meet the demands of the role. This is an in-person position, onsite at Glyndebourne.
We can offer a beautiful working environment, and the chance to see world-class opera. For those without their own transport we have a free minibus service to and from Lewes railway station.
We Also Offer
- Subsidised dining at our onsite restaurants
- Discount at the Glyndebourne shop
- Staff events
- Corporate Gym memberships
- Free Pilates and Zumba classes
- Free tea and coffee
- Free on-site parking
- An onsite Physiotherapist
- Cost price electric car charging
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Long service awards
- Discount at various highstreet retailers through the Glyndebourne benefits hub
Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Now;’ to submit your application.
Candidates must be able to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5th May 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12th & Thursday 14th May 2026.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If relevant to you, please inform us of this in your covering letter. If you have any questions in relation to this please contact a member of the HR team at recruitment@glyndebourne.com.
Glyndebourne commits to protecting your privacy. We will only use information about you in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and other relevant legislation and regulations. Please see more information in our Company Privacy Notice on our website.
The Company
The Glyndebourne Festival (running from May to August), features a programme of six operas in its 1,200-seat opera house, attracting audiences from around the world. The Autumn Season (October to December) extends Glyndebourne’s reach, offering audiences the opportunity to experience fresh perspectives and new works in a dynamic and exploratory setting. Together, the Festival and Autumn Season welcome over 125,000 attendees annually, with many more engaging through online streaming and other digital platforms.
Remaining financially independent since its inception, Glyndebourne is a registered charity that relies on box office income, memberships, and donations to fund its operations. Committed to artistic excellence, audience development, and accessibility, Glyndebourne continues to expand the reach and appreciation of opera for all.
The Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Free Tea & Coffee
Employee Discounts
Documents
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5th May 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12th & Thursday 14th May 2026.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If relevant to you, please inform us of this in your covering letter. If you have any questions in relation to this please contact a member of the HR team at recruitment@glyndebourne.com.
Glyndebourne commits to protecting your privacy. We will only use information about you in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and other relevant legislation and regulations. Please see more information in our Company Privacy Notice on our website.
The Company
The Glyndebourne Festival (running from May to August), features a programme of six operas in its 1,200-seat opera house, attracting audiences from around the world. The Autumn Season (October to December) extends Glyndebourne’s reach, offering audiences the opportunity to experience fresh perspectives and new works in a dynamic and exploratory setting. Together, the Festival and Autumn Season welcome over 125,000 attendees annually, with many more engaging through online streaming and other digital platforms.
Remaining financially independent since its inception, Glyndebourne is a registered charity that relies on box office income, memberships, and donations to fund its operations. Committed to artistic excellence, audience development, and accessibility, Glyndebourne continues to expand the reach and appreciation of opera for all.
The Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Free Tea & Coffee
Employee Discounts
Documents