Head of Health and Safety

Dublin Port Company

Northside Dublin
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

About UsDublin Port Company is a State-owned commercial entity with responsibility for the development and operation of Dublin Port. As Ireland’s largest freight and passenger port, we handle nearly 50% of national trade. Dublin Port operates in a highly competitive environment, providing essential national infrastructure as a Tier 1 port under National Ports Policy and part of the EU TEN-T Core Network.Located at the heart of Dublin City and connected to the national road and rail networks, we are central to Ireland’s economic and logistical ecosystem. We are currently progressing our Masterplan towards 2040, with significant investment in infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation.OverviewDublin Port Company is seeking an experienced, strategic, and dynamic health & safety professional to lead the continued development and implementation of best-in-class safety cultural practices across Dublin Port Company and the SafePort initiative. This pivotal leadership position calls for a forward-thinking professional who can inspire and guide our Health & Safety team while engaging a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders throughout our complex and fast-paced port environment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping a culture of behavioural safety, ensuring compliance, and promoting continuous improvement at every level of our organisation.Why Join Us?Opportunity to lead safety culture transformation at one of Ireland’s most vital transport and logistics hubs. A 2-year contract with a strong possibility of becoming permanent based on performance and business needs. Work in an inclusive, values-driven organisation committed to diversity and sustainability. Access to professional development and leadership growth opportunities.Key Responsibilities

Champion social psychological of risk programmes and culture change initiatives that support long-term organisational safety maturity.
Provide expert advice and training, ensuring knowledge transfer and capability building across teams.
Lead the development and continual improvement of the Safety Management System, steering towards ISO 45001 accreditation while balancing the legislative compliance with cultural development and support.
Chair and drive the SafePort Working Group, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among tenants and stakeholders.
Promote the development of relationships, the sharing of safety practices, lessons learned, and innovations throughout the Dublin SafePort community.
Build strong relationships with internal teams, port tenants, regulators, and third-party stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and best practice standards.
Prepare for audits, oversee incident investigations, and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or related discipline.
Chartered or professional membership within a recognised body such as IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent.
Significant senior leadership experience in health & safety, ideally within industrial, logistics, transportation, or port environments.
Proven success in developing and embedding safety management systems (SMS), ideally culminating in ISO 45001 certification.
Demonstrated track record of leading cultural transformation, implementing a paradigm of social psychology of risk within a complex organisation.
Full, clean driving licence (valid in Ireland) is essential for this role.

Key Competencies

Leadership: Ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams; confident decision-maker.
Communication & Influence: Excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
Strategic Thinking: Develop long-term safety strategies aligned with organisational goals.
Dynamism & Energy: High levels of personal drive and resilience; thrives in a dynamic environment.
Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to build strong relationships across internal and external partners.

Our Commitment to DiversityWe value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.Next StepsApplications open on 21st January 2026. Interviews will take place in February.#LI‑Hybrid

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