An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of Health & Safety across a large, nationwide retail operation.

This is a senior leadership position offering responsibility for shaping Health & Safety strategy, strengthening safety culture and ensuring consistent standards across a substantial network of retail locations.

Based at Dublin HQ, you will lead a team of four Health & Safety professionals while working closely with senior management, operational leaders and store teams throughout Ireland.

This role offers a combination of strategic influence and hands-on operational involvement, with the opportunity to drive meaningful improvements across a complex, fast-paced organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards across the nationwide retail network.
Ensure compliance with relevant Irish Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
Lead risk assessment and risk management activities across multiple locations.
Monitor Health & Safety performance, using data, KPIs and reporting to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a proactive Health & Safety culture.
Lead, develop and support a team of four Health & Safety professionals.
Provide coaching, guidance and training to colleagues and operational management teams.
Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, external partners and regulatory bodies, including the HSA.
Translate legislative and regulatory requirements into practical controls that can be implemented across retail operations.
Support safe, compliant and efficient day-to-day operations across the wider business.
Provide strategic direction while maintaining visibility and engagement with operational teams across the country.

What We're Looking For

An experienced Health & Safety professional with a proven track record in a large, complex organisation.
Experience managing Health & Safety across retail, construction or a similarly operational environment.
Previous people management or team leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and regulatory compliance.
Proven experience developing and implementing Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Confidence engaging with and influencing senior leadership teams.
Ability to balance strategic planning with practical, operational Health & Safety management.
Member-level accreditation with an appropriate professional body.
CIF / IOSH PSDP qualification.
Degree or equivalent qualification in Health & Safety is desirable.
Postgraduate qualification in Fire Safety Engineering is desirable.
Strong digital skills, including Microsoft Office.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to move into a high-profile Health & Safety leadership position with genuine nationwide influence.

You will have the opportunity to:

Lead and develop an established team of four Health & Safety professionals.
Take ownership of Health & Safety strategy across a nationwide retail network.
Work closely with senior leadership and influence business-wide decision-making.
Drive consistency, compliance and continuous improvement across multiple locations.
Shape and develop a proactive Health & Safety culture within a large organisation.
Operate in a varied and fast-paced environment where your work has a visible impact.

Salary & Benefits

A competitive salary and benefits package is available, including:

Annual bonus scheme.
Pension scheme.
Healthcare benefits, including virtual GP services.
Life assurance.
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
23 days annual leave, increasing in line with applicable arrangements.
Additional employee discounts and savings schemes.

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