Health & Safety Manager
Location: Dublin
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Opportunity
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
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Develop and implement Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards across the nationwide retail network.
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Ensure compliance with relevant Irish Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
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Lead risk assessment and risk management activities across multiple locations.
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Monitor Health & Safety performance, using data, KPIs and reporting to identify trends and areas for improvement.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a proactive Health & Safety culture.
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Lead, develop and support a team of four Health & Safety professionals.
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Provide coaching, guidance and training to colleagues and operational management teams.
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Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, external partners and regulatory bodies, including the HSA.
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Translate legislative and regulatory requirements into practical controls that can be implemented across retail operations.
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Support safe, compliant and efficient day-to-day operations across the wider business.
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Provide strategic direction while maintaining visibility and engagement with operational teams across the country.
What We're Looking For
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An experienced Health & Safety professional with a proven track record in a large, complex organisation.
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Experience managing Health & Safety across retail, construction or a similarly operational environment.
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Previous people management or team leadership experience.
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Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and regulatory compliance.
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Proven experience developing and implementing Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Confidence engaging with and influencing senior leadership teams.
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Ability to balance strategic planning with practical, operational Health & Safety management.
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Member-level accreditation with an appropriate professional body.
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CIF / IOSH PSDP qualification.
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Health & Safety is desirable.
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Postgraduate qualification in Fire Safety Engineering is desirable.
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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:
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Lead and develop an established team of four Health & Safety professionals.
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Take ownership of Health & Safety strategy across a nationwide retail network.
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Work closely with senior leadership and influence business-wide decision-making.
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Drive consistency, compliance and continuous improvement across multiple locations.
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Shape and develop a proactive Health & Safety culture within a large organisation.
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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:
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Annual bonus scheme.
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Pension scheme.
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Healthcare benefits, including virtual GP services.
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Life assurance.
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24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
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23 days annual leave, increasing in line with applicable arrangements.
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Additional employee discounts and savings schemes.
