Role: Head of Sustainability – Barbican Centre
Salary: £66,190 - £75,010 per annum inclusive of all allowances
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (35 Hours Per Week)
About Us
We are London’s Creative Catalyst for arts, curiosity and enterprise. Our values reflect that we are inclusive, sustainable, daring, connected and joyful. We spark creative possibilities and transformation for artists, audiences, and communities – to inspire, connect and provoke debate.
The Barbican presents artistic experiences across music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and cinema that variously entertain, enable, enrich and educate our many audiences and participants. Our intention is to be a 21st century international Art Centre that champions equity and opportunity and explores new approaches to arts, education and enterprise.
We attract 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.
Barbican Renewal is a major capital programme transformation to provide a fit-for-21st century, inclusive, welcoming facility for diverse audiences, visitors and artists. The bold vision of Barbican Renewal is a direct response to the City of London’s agenda of creating a more sustainable, equitable and dynamic environment. Working with colleagues across the City portfolio, our aim is to knit the Barbican back into the fabric of London, and to stand as an exemplar of generative, value-led investment. Barbican Renewal is a significant part of the Centre’s strategic plan and sustainability must be embedded across the way we work and everything we do. The Head of Sustainability is, therefore, a pivotal role in the successful transformation and cultural change at the Centre.
About the Role
Sustainability is one of the Barbican’s five core values hence this new strategically important role has been created. The Head of Sustainability will lead the sustainability team and ensure the Centre achieves its strategic goals and objectives. The post holder will lead the development and delivery of the sustainability strategy and report at a senior level on its progress. They will influence decision making across every team. In partnership with Directors’ Group and the Management Team, they will also lead behavioural change in the areas of energy, sustainability and environmental management. They will lead the Centre-wide.
Barbican Benefits
We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including flexible working, 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.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced with the following attributes:
• A strong track record in sustainability strategy development and implementation.
• Experience in working in a complex organisation and successfully promoting and enhancing the profile of the sustainability energy, and environmental team.
• Knowledge of funding mechanisms that support sustainability initiatives.
• Exceptional project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• A creative and collaborative mindset, with a passion for arts and culture.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.
