2 Year Fixed-Term Contract

Full time, 40 hours per week

Up to £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Based in: Covent Garden, London

Who we are:

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. The Royal Ballet and Opera wants to share these life-changing artforms with as many people as we can, working to enrich the cultural life of the nation by growing the public enjoyment and appreciation of exceptional ballet and opera.

The role:

We are now seeking to recruit an Estates Compliance and Fire Safety Manager based within our Estates and Facilities Department on a 2-year fixed-term contract. This role will be responsible for the development, delivery and implementation of the Estates strategic compliance and fire safety strategy.

Working closely with the Estates and Facilities Director, you will work on a series of annual plans for audit and improvement to ensure that the RBO complies with all H&S regulations. Acting as an advocate for best practice and safe working, you will build a network of key contacts (both internally and externally) and deliver training and recommendations across RBO.

What you`ll bring:

This role will suit a candidate with strong project management and organisational skills, who can work to a given brief, deliver all work to the required scope, budget and timelines. A positive, flexible can-do attitude and strong communication skills are essential.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• A thorough working knowledge of and ability to interpret the requirements of the RRFSO FEDRA documentation and any other related legislation, guidance and approved codes of practice
• Significant experience leading on estates compliance and fire safety within a complex environment
• In- depth knowledge of the industry`s standards and regulations including Fire Safety, Water Safety, Asbestos, Pressure Systems, Confined Spaces, HV/LV and HVAC
• Substantial experience in a similar management level role within a public facing entertainment environment
• Good report writing skills, including analysis and statistical information
• The ability to find practical solutions within budgetary constraints

The following professional qualifications will also be highly regarded and should be referenced/evidenced in your application:

• Engineering qualification to degree standard
• Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers
• Professional recognised accreditation, IEng, CEng
• A safety qualification to NEBOSH certificate level
• Specialist qualification in fire safety/fire prevention and training. Relevant qualifications in fire safety training or significant experience

How to apply:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we`d love to hear from you. A full job description is attached below, along with the RBO information pack which includes details on what benefits we offer. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the RBO Recruitment Team on [email protected]

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 arefrom a global majority background and/or those who aredisabled,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.

Closing date for applications: 8am, Friday 8^th August 2025.

Interviews will be held from 14^th August 2025.

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.