Job Description
Our client, one of the cross-border bodies between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland have a requirement for a Health & Safety Manager.
Essential Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate that they possess the following criteria, by the closing date for applications:
• A qualification in Occupational Health and Safety at level 5 (or higher) on the QCF Framework.
• Membership of an appropriate Health and Safety professional body at a grade equivalent to GradIOSH or higher.
• Practical experience of operating Health and Safety Management Systems and relevant procedures within a multi-disciplinary organisation.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the last 10 years in the successful management and delivery of Health and Safety services.
• A minimum of 2 years’ managing and leading teams.
• A full current driving licence by the closing date (with not more than 6 penalty points and held for a minimum of 2 years) and access to a form of transport which will permit travel throughout Ireland / Northern Ireland. Applicants must also possess the following:
• Knowledge and experience of the key issues involved in the management of Health and Safety.
• Experience in making technical judgements and recommendations to ensure the risks associated with the work of the organisation are managed in accordance with defined standards.
• Experience of developing and implementing a Health and Safety Management System appropriate to the needs of the organisation.
• Experience of working with IT based systems for managing Health and Safety.
• Proven experience of working on multiple projects within agreed budgets and to demanding time schedules.
• Have excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Have excellent leadership and management skills.
• Have change management skills and experience.
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