Job Title: Health and Safety Officer
Department: Corporate Services
Location: Drogheda, Louth
Reporting to: Head of Corporate Services
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: €61,000
Our Client is a values-driven non-profit organisation committed to homelessness and the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage.. They work to improve the lives of individuals and communities across Ireland through advocacy, direct services, and partnerships.
We are now seeking a Health and Safety Officer to support and enhance our compliance, staff welfare, and safe working practices across our offices and service sites.
Job Purpose To ensure the organisation complies with all statutory obligations under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated regulations, and to promote a culture of health and safety awareness and continuous improvement across all departments and sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and regularly review the organisation’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits across all sites and services.
• Advise management and staff on all health and safety matters, including relevant legislation and best practices.
• Monitor compliance with statutory obligations, including fire safety, first aid, manual handling, VDU assessments, etc.
• Maintain an up-to-date Safety Statement and risk register.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; compile reports and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate Health and Safety training for staff, including induction and refresher courses.
• Liaise with external contractors, insurers, and regulatory authorities (e.g. HSA) as needed.
• Support the organisation’s emergency planning, including fire drills and crisis response.
• Promote staff well-being initiatives in collaboration with HR or other departments.
• Assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits or funding bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 8 (or higher) major academic award (e.g. Honours Degree or Higher Diploma) in Health and Safety, or other relevant area (that is, a qualification or cognate degree accredited by Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for membership at Graduate or higher level
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Health and Safety role, ideally within the non-profit, healthcare, education, or social care sector.
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Familiarity with Irish health and safety legislation and regulatory environment.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and engage staff at all levels on safety matters.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently.
• Commitment to the values of the organisation, including equality, inclusion, and community well-being.

What’s next

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• Develop, implement, and regularly review the organisation’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits across all sites and services.
• Advise management and staff on all health and safety matters, including relevant legislation and best practices.
• Monitor compliance with statutory obligations, including fire safety, first aid, manual handling, VDU assessments, etc.
• Maintain an up-to-date Safety Statement and risk register.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; compile reports and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate Health and Safety training for staff, including induction and refresher courses.
• Liaise with external contractors, insurers, and regulatory authorities (e.g. HSA) as needed.
• Support the organisation’s emergency planning, including fire drills and crisis response.
• Promote staff well-being initiatives in collaboration with HR or other departments.
• Assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits or funding bodies