Health & Safety Manager
Posted 7 hours 29 minutes ago by Matrix Recruitment Group
Develop, implement, and refine the overall Group Health & Safety Strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
Lead the continuous improvement of the Group Health & Safety Management System across all business divisions and sites.
Provide expert guidance to the Senior Leadership Team on compliance, risk management, and best practices in health and safety.
Support attainment and maintenance of recognised health and safety standards/certifications.
Lead, coach, and inspire the Health & Safety team to deliver consistent, effective safety practices enterprise-wide.
Encourage a proactive, positive safety culture through engagement, communications, and behaviour change initiatives.
Oversee robust risk management processes to identify, assess, and control hazards across all operations.
Establish, monitor, and report on Health & Safety performance through KPIs, audits, and inspections, providing regular insights to senior leadership.
Lead and coordinate internal/external audits and accreditation processes, ensuring effective responses to findings.
Oversee the ongoing development and implementation of safe systems of work, emergency preparedness, and incident response procedures.
Support safety during capital projects, construction, site improvements, and contractor activities.
Lead or supervise investigations of significant incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Develop and deliver Health & Safety training programmes, building a culture of competency and accountability.
Advise and guide site management and safety committees to encourage active participation and consultation.
Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure high standards and to support local management teams.
Continuously promote improvement through data analysis, audits, employee input, and the adoption of best practices.
Level 8 or higher Health & Safety qualification (or equivalent).
Minimum 4 years in a senior health and safety position, ideally in a manufacturing, agriculture, food, or multi site environment.
Strong knowledge of current Irish health and safety legislation, standards, and practical applications.
Track record of leading cultural and behavioural change relating to health & safety.
Skilled in managing Safety Management Systems across multiple sites.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.
Highly effective stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
Ability to operate independently, prioritise, and deliver results on your own initiative.
Flexible to travel between various company locations as needed.
Experience preparing and presenting reports at executive/board level.