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