Senior Health and Safety Manager, Property, National
Senior Health and Safety Manager, Property, National
Location: Dublin
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
The Health and Safety Manager role operates at a senior level in the Organisation acting as key advisor of the Health and Safety function to ensure that the Organization is compliant as per legislation.
What you will do:
Provide expert advice and guidance on Health Safety compliance in line with organisational policies, statutory requirements, and best practice standards.
Maintain and continuously improve Health Safety standards across multiple sites, ensuring a safe working environment for employees, clients, and visitors.
Lead the management, monitoring, auditing, and review of workplace Health Safety systems, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.
Coordinate the annual Health Safety survey in partnership with the Health Safety Committee, reporting findings and recommendations to the Executive Team.
Promote environmental sustainability initiatives, including recycling and reusable practices, while educating employees on their environmental responsibilities.
Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments; document findings, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, implement remedial measures, and complete all statutory reporting requirements with the Health Safety Authority.
Support managers and HR in managing employee-related Health Safety matters, including psychosocial risks, maternity-related assessments, remote working risks, and employee wellbeing concerns.
Develop, maintain, and oversee Health Safety records, policies, procedures, training documentation, statutory inspection records, and incident reporting systems.
Advise management on Health Safety legislation, regulations, PPE requirements, contractor safety procedures, and risk control measures relating to maintenance and property operations.
Manage emergency preparedness arrangements, including business continuity and crisis management plans, fire safety procedures, fire drills, and the training of fire marshals and first aid responders.
Chair Safety Committee meetings, deliver Health Safety training and guidance to managers and employees, and administer personal injury claims while acting as the primary liaison with the organisation's insurance provider.
What you will need:
Honours degree in engineering or science/social science and/or A diploma/degree qualified in Health Safety
Qualifications in the implementation of management systems, in particular OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001 is desirable
3-4 years’ experience in an OSH-role in a similar sector
Familiarity with regulatory compliance procedures, publications and an ability to interpret relevant legislation
Proven ability to carry out effective investigations, audits, inspections and compile reports and recommendations as appropriate
Relevant membership of a Health Safety organisation (e.g. The Institute of Occupational Safety Health (IOSH), preferably at chartered status or equivalent
Full clean driving licence
Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
