ZR_926_JOB

Chris Mee Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a leading organisation operating within the live entertainment, events, and venue sector across Ireland. The role supports live events, touring productions, festivals, venue activities, and related commercial functions, helping to deliver safe and successful experiences.

You will drive continuous safety improvements by implementing and reviewing safety management systems, risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations,

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Membership of a recognised professional health and safety body desirable.
• Experience in events, entertainment, hospitality, leisure, or venue operations.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and locations.
• Full driving licence with flexibility to travel across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
• Fire safety and/or food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation's health and safety management systems.
• Provide practical health and safety guidance across venues, live events, productions, and operational functions.
• Assist with the development and review of risk assessments, safe systems of work, and operational procedures.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across multiple sites and events.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Monitor legislative updates and industry best practice to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Deliver coaching and guidance to operational teams to promote positive safety behaviours.
• Assist in the development and reporting of health and safety performance metrics.
• Collaborate with external consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies where required.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification

Job description

Dublin 1, Ireland

Location:Dublin or commutable distance, with travel throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland

Employment Type:Full-Time | Permanent

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a leading organisation operating within the live entertainment, events, and venue sector across Ireland.

This position will support a broad range of operations including live events, touring productions, festivals, venue activities, and associated commercial functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving continuous improvement across health, safety, and compliance standards while supporting operational teams in delivering safe and successful experiences.

The role requires a proactive and solutions-focused safety professional who can build strong relationships across diverse operational environments and contribute positively to an evolving safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation's health and safety management systems
  
• Provide practical health and safety guidance across venues, live events, productions, and operational functions
  
• Assist with the development and review of risk assessments, safe systems of work, and operational procedures
  
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across multiple sites and events
  
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes
  
• Monitor legislative updates and industry best practice to ensure ongoing compliance
  
• Deliver coaching and guidance to operational teams to promote positive safety behaviours
  
• Assist in the development and reporting of health and safety performance metrics
  
• Collaborate with external consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies where required
  
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning activities
  

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification
  
• Membership of a recognised professional health and safety body desirable
  
• Previous experience within events, entertainment, hospitality, leisure, venue operations, or a similarly fast-paced operational environment
  
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and compliance requirements
  
• Experience supporting operational stakeholders with practical and proportionate safety solutions
  
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and locations
  
• Confident engaging with external authorities and enforcement agencies when required
  
• Experience supporting live events, concerts, festivals, productions, or venue environments
  
• Fire safety and/or food safety knowledge
  
• Full clean driving licence with flexibility to travel across Ireland and Northern Ireland
  

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about creating safe working environments while enabling operational success
  
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
  
• Strong attention to detail with a practical mindset
  
• Professional and approachable communicator
  
• Motivated to continuously learn and develop within a dynamic industry environment
  
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and high-profile operational environment
  
• Exposure to major live events, venues, and productions across Ireland
  
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
  
• Career development and progression opportunities