Health, Safety & Compliance Officer (Permanent)

Cork Simon Community is seeking a Health, Safety & Compliance Officer for a permanent position based in Cork, Ireland. The advertisement gives the last date to apply. This role involves supporting health and safety compliance across the organization while building a strong safety culture.

About this role

The Health, Safety & Compliance Officer will report to the Director of Compliance, Risk and Governance. Responsibilities include promoting safe working practices, overseeing risk assessments, and managing contractor compliance while ensuring that workplace accidents are reported and addressed appropriately.

You will also support compliance with data protection and quality standards, assist with policy development, and collaborate with various teams. The role is based at Cork Simon’s Administration Offices, with occasional travel required within Cork City, County, and the Southeast region.

• Minimum two years’ relevant work experience in a regulatory environment
• Third-level qualification in Health & Safety Management, ideally at NFQ Level 8 or above
• In-depth understanding of health and safety legislative requirements
• Project management experience and excellent communication skills
• Full, clean driving licence and access to own transport

• Five weeks’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme membership with a 5% employer contribution
• 35-hour working week, with reduced hours considered
• Option to work from home up to one day per week after probation
• Time off in lieu (TOIL) system
• Excellent training opportunities