Job Description

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full time

Workplace role category

Workplace

Date posted

16/05/2025

Job reference

OOBC1363

Role

: Engineering Shift Team Leader

Starting Salary

: 47,620 + Unsocial hours payment

Job Type

: Full-Time, Permanent

The Barbican is an international arts, conference and learning organisation in the heart of the City of London. We are London's Creative Catalyst for arts, curiosity and enterprise. Our values reflect that we are inclusive, sustainable, daring, connected and joyful.

Across our theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues and public and community spaces, we spark creative possibilities and transformation for artists, audiences, and communities - to inspire, connect and provoke debate. We present an unparalleled variety of performing and visual arts of world class calibre, attracting new arts audiences and participants, creating inspiring arts experiences for all. From first encounters to higher education programmes, we develop interests, skills, confidence and careers.

About the role

The Engineering department is responsible for the maintenance and operational function of over six buildings comprising of 150,000 sqm in total. Properties include the Barbican Centre, Guildhall School, Barbican cinemas, student accommodation and other satellite properties.

Reporting to the Engineering Services Manager, you will oversee a multi-disciplined team of up to 5 technicians and will ensure all statutory and mandatory planned maintenance tasks are completed. You will support the wider engineering team to ensure the building management systems, individual plant and lighting infrastructure are at optimal conditions.

As Shift Team Leader, you will be required to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Engineering services across the Barbican Centre and Guildhall School of Music and Drama, as well as be the first point of contact for customers and building users. You will be responsible for distributing planned and preventative maintenance tasks across the shift team, ensuring PPMs are completed regularly and in accordance to SFG20. You will develop a team of 4-5 multi-skilled Technicians using 1-2-1s, training and performance management.

The successful applicant will be highly motivated, proactive & adaptable in approach, be fully trade qualified in an appropriate HVAC/Mechanical/Plumbing discipline(s). Electrical trade applicants should hold an electrical Installations qualification (minimum 17th Edition).

You will have the ability to work both alone and as part of a team delivering to the highest possible standards in a totally unique environment.

The hours of work are on a 24/7 rota/shift pattern over 28 days. Shifts are 12 hours including 90 minutes of breaks, but the post holder shall be expected to work the hours necessary to carry out the duties of the position.

To view the full and Person Specification, please see the 'Job Information Pack'.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including a great pension scheme, season ticket, cycle to work scheme, free access to museums and galleries, discounts on retail, healthcare and on-site cafes and restaurants. You will have access to Employee Assistance Programme, trained Mental Health First aiders and City of London staff networks.

Barbican Benefits

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, annual pay progression and an annual pay review, a generous pension scheme, season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes, free access to museums and galleries, discounts on retail, healthcare and on-site cafes and restaurants. You will have access to Employee Assistance Programme, trained Mental Health First aiders and City of London employee networks.

How to Apply

To apply, please click on the apply online button on the top right of your screen.

If there are any issues with the application process, please contact the Barbican Careers team at careers@barbican.org.uk.

Deadline for applications is Saturday 31 May 2025 at 23.55pm.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications.

The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation - and is committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay against external sectors.



As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of staff within the Barbican we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from groups that are currently underrepresented, including people from the Global Majority* and D/deaf and disabled people. We want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments as part of the application process.