Job Description

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.



Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.



That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.



We are looking for a Head of Health, Safety and Security to join our team. The role is permanent and full time, working 36 hours per week from home/hybrid or an appropriate site or office.



The Benefits



Salary from 68,325 (from 75,917 for Inner-London), depending on skills, experience and location 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years Matched pension contributions up to 10% Flexible hours The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector Apprenticeship opportunities Subscriptions to professional bodies Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members 25% discount in our shops and cafes Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave Options to buy additional leave An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events

This is a great opportunity for a health, safety and security professional to lead the team to ensure a safe and secure environment for our staff, volunteers, visitors, contractors and collections at stunning historic visitor attractions, such as Stonehenge and Dover Castle, as well as at our precious collection stores, unique holiday cottages and residential properties.



As Head of Health, Safety and Security, you will work proactively with colleagues to promote a positive safety culture and to establish and maintain a programme of continual improvement and efficiencies.

You will lead the team to support the charity's objectives - including safe and secure site operations and events, projects, maintenance, conservation work, procurement and other commercial/curatorial/creative initiatives. You will oversee the Health, Safety and Security policy and related systems and arrangements e.g. generic risk assessments, accident reporting procedures, standards and guidance, ensuring they are reasonably practicable, effective, efficient and in line with the latest legislation and sector best practice.



To be considered for the Head of Health, Safety and Security, you'll need:

A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and to be a Chartered (or above) Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (or equivalent) Experience of leading a team to oversee Health, Safety and Security at a national/corporate level, ideally in an organisation with public access Experience of writing Fire Risk Assessments or managing a team that writes them Experience of crime prevention, counter terrorism and security management Experience of writing standards and guidance

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 8th September 2025 via MS Teams. If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact our resourcing team via resourcing@english-heritage.org.uk No agencies please.

Find out more about us and what we do:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/



Everybody's welcome at English Heritage



Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.



We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.