Senior H&S Advisor

Sodexo Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the sector is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor in Dublin. This role focuses on promoting a safety culture and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Level 8 Health & Safety Diploma and experience in Hard FM / M&E environments. The position offers a salary of €60,000-€65,000, plus benefits, and demands leadership in risk management and strong stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Sodexo Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Health & Safety.
• Strong experience in Hard FM / M&E operational environments.
• Experience with Food Safety / HACCP compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a positive safety culture across the account.
• Provide specialist Health & Safety guidance to management.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections and safety walks.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation

Risk management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Level 8 Health & Safety Diploma

Level 7 Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Salary: €60,000-€65,000 plus Sodexo Benefits

Location: Dublin

Sodexo is seeking a highly skilled Senior Health & Safety Advisor to lead and elevate safety performance across our Central Bank of Ireland account. This role will be integral in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Sodexo UK&I safety standards, and supporting operational teams to deliver services safely and effectively. You will provide expert advice, influence strategic safety initiatives, and ensure a high level of risk management, resilience and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a positive safety culture across the account
• Provide specialist Health & Safety guidance to management and operational teams
• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of Sodexo H&S and Food Safety policies
• Develop, implement and monitor compliance processes and performance systems
• Lead on incident reporting, investigation and the reduction of lost time injuries
• Produce and review risk assessments, task-specific documentation and safe systems of work
• Conduct regular audits, inspections and safety walks, reporting findings and follow-up actions
• Collaborate with the Island of Ireland HSEQ team and relevant authorities
• Support risk management and business continuity planning activities

What We’re Looking For

• Level 8 Health & Safety Diploma or equivalent qualification
• IOSH membership
• Strong experience in Hard FM / M&E operational environments
• Excellent understanding of current Health & Safety legislation
• Experience with Food Safety / HACCP and compliance systems
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving ability
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and meet tight deadlines
• Flexibility to support urgent safety matters outside normal working hours where required
• Sector: other service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree) OR Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Catering, Communications, Customer Service
• Competency Skills: Decision Making, Problem Solving, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
• Competency Skills: HACCP