Application Deadline: 20 April 2026

Department: People & Culture

Location: Southbank, London

Compensation: £70,000 / year

Description

We are currently looking for a Head of Culture, Learning & Inclusion to join our People & Culture team on a full time, permanent contract.

The Head of Culture, Learning & Inclusion leads on the ongoing development and delivery of Southbank Centre’s strategies on Workforce Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; Learning & Talent Development, Culture Development, Internal Communications and Colleague Engagement. Driving measurable change through the delivery of these strategies, building colleague skills, capabilities and engagement and developing SC’s employer brand as a welcoming, values-led and inclusive place to work.

Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.

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The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

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We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

The Head of Culture, Learning & Inclusion leads on the ongoing development and delivery of Southbank Centre’s strategies on Workforce Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; Learning & Talent Development, Culture Development, Internal Communications and Colleague Engagement.
Managing a small specialist team as part of the larger People and Culture team, driving measurable change through the delivery of these strategies, building colleague skills, capabilities and engagement and developing SC’s employer brand as a welcoming, values-led and inclusive place to work.
The role partners with and builds trusted relationships with stakeholders, at all levels, from across SC and beyond.
The role leads on the roll out of innovative internal programmes which support addressing systemic inequalities and ensure all SC colleagues work in a culture where everyone feels valued, has opportunities to develop and reaches their potential.

Skills & Experience

Experience of designing and delivering Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policies, programmes and actions to successful outcomes.
An understanding of best practice in terms of learning and development programmes tailored to the needs of a creative arts organisation.
A strong track record of nurturing a positive, engaged and purposeful internal culture. Demonstrable strong communication, influencing and networking skills.
Ability to manage a small specialist team to ensure everyone reaches their potential and performs their roles effectively.

Benefits

As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:

A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 9% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced family leave benefits
Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
Staff ticket offers for SC events
Free entry to Hayward Gallery
Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
Free staff yoga

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