Health & Safety Officer

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  • Naas, Co Kildare
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement the organisation's EHS strategy aligned with corporate objectives and operational priorities.
  • Lead the organisation in creating a proactive and sustainable safety culture.
  • Provide strategic EHS leadership to executive teams and senior management.
  • Establish group-wide EHS policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation across all operational locations.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and ensure organisational readiness and compliance.
  • Oversee regulatory engagement, inspections, and compliance reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant international standards such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
Risk Management
  • Lead enterprise-wide EHS risk identification and mitigation strategies.
  • Oversee hazard identification, risk assessments, and control frameworks.
  • Implement proactive risk management practices to minimise workplace incidents and environmental impact.
  • Ensure robust incident investigation processes and root cause analysis.
Operational Oversight
  • Provide oversight and support for EHS performance across all operational sites and projects.
  • Ensure EHS standards are embedded in engineering, construction, maintenance, and operational activities.
  • Monitor performance through KPIs, audits, and performance reviews.
EHS Management Systems
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the organisation's EHS Management Systems.
  • Ensure alignment with international standards such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
  • Lead internal and external audits and certification processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement through structured management systems.
People Leadership & Culture
  • Lead and develop the organisation's EHS team across multiple locations.
  • Provide coaching, training, and professional development for EHS professionals and operational leaders.
  • Promote leadership accountability for safety performance at all organisational levels.
  • Champion behavioural safety and employee engagement programmes.
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Partner with operational leadership teams to embed EHS into day-to-day business operations.
  • Work with clients, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure high safety and environmental standards.
  • Represent the organisation on EHS matters with regulatory bodies and industry organisations.
Key Skills & Competencies
  • Deep knowledge of environmental and health & safety legislation
  • Strong risk management and incident investigation capability
  • Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
  • Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to influence organisational culture and drive behavioural change
  • Effective communication and reporting skills
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years' experience in EHS roles with significant leadership responsibility
  • Experience managing multi-site
  • Proven track record of improving EHS performance and culture

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