Divisional Health and Safety Lead

Sodexo Ireland; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities services provider in Leinster is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in occupational health and safety, along with strong experience in risk management. Responsibilities include advising teams, conducting audits, and training employees. Competitive salary of €70,000 - €80,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Sodexo Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in health and safety management.
• Diploma or Ordinary Bachelor Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of safety across all service lines.
• Provide expert advice on health & safety issues.
• Support operational teams with site visits and audits.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies.
• Investigate and report on accidents and near misses.
• Contribute to training plans for employees.
• Provide updates on health & safety performance.

Skills

Risk management

Occupational health and safety

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Job IntroductionDivisional Health & Safety LeadLocation: Leinster, IrelandContract: Full time, PermanentSalary: €70,000 - €80,000 + Sodexo BenefitsCandidates must have a valid full driving license to be considered for this position.

About the RoleWe’re looking for an experienced and motivated Health & Safety Manager to join our Corporate Services team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with Sodexo UK&I Health & Safety, Food Safety, Risk, Business Continuity and Environmental policies. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to operational teams, promoting best practice and supporting the delivery of safe and compliant services across multiple sites.

What you’ll do

• Lead and promote a culture of safety across all service lines including catering, cleaning, technical, front of house and security.
• Provide expert advice on occupational health & safety issues, risk management and business resilience.
• Support operational teams through regular site visits, audits, inspections and H&S walks.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Investigate and report on accidents and near misses to the required standards.
• Contribute to the development of training plans, ensuring employees are competent and confident in delivering safe services.
• Provide regular updates on H&S performance and progress towards reducing incident rates.

What we’re looking for

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety.
• Strong experience in risk management and business continuity planning.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexible approach with the ability to respond to emergencies outside of normal working hours.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer.

• Sector: professional, scientific and technical activities

Career Level

• Entry Level

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork