Head of Sustainability

City of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An arts and culture centre in Greater London is seeking a Head of Sustainability to lead its sustainability team and implement strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in sustainability strategy and experience in a complex organization. They will develop the sustainability strategy, influence decision making, and promote behavioral change regarding sustainability initiatives. This role offers various employee benefits, including flexible working, pay progression, and access to employee support programs.

Benefits

Flexible working

Annual pay progression

Generous pension scheme

Discounts on retail

Healthcare access

Cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• A strong track record in sustainability strategy development and implementation.
• Experience in working in a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of funding mechanisms supporting sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sustainability team to achieve strategic goals.
• Develop and deliver the sustainability strategy.
• Influence decision-making across all teams.

Skills

Sustainability strategy development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional team leadership

Communication

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included.Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance

The Barbican is a multidisciplinary international arts centre in the City of London.

Across its theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues, public and community spaces, the Barbican showcases the most exciting artists and performers from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping us understand our lives in new and unexpected ways. Each year, the Centre presents hundreds of different performances, events and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.

Firmly rooted in its neighbourhood, the Barbican collaborates on projects with local communities, and supports young people and emerging talent to develop their artistic practice and access jobs in the creative industry.

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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.

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To apply click on the 'Apply Now' button.

If there are any issues with the application process, please contact the Barbican Careers team at [e-mail].

Deadline for applications is 23:55 on Monday 09 Feb 2026. The advert may close ahead of this date if a sufficient number of applications is reached - apply early to avoid missing out.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on your application.

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.

*Global Majority is a collective term that refers to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and or, have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities'.

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