Health & Safety Manager

PURPOSE OF ROLE The Health and Safety Manager will be part of the management team within the Corporate Services Directorate and will be responsible for developing, managing and coordinating Health and Safety for the wider organisation.The primary role of the Health and Safety Manager is to lead, develop, implement and monitor the application of the Safety, Health and Welfare Policy and to provide specialist advice on all safety matters relevant to the Agency. The post holder will support and advise the Senior Management Team on Health and Safety management matters to ensure that the Agency complies with its legal and statutory obligations and demonstrates best practice in safety management.The Health and Safety Manager will also be required to lead on the development and implementation of a Health and Safety Improvement Programme aligned to ISO 45001 accreditation.PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONHEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEREssential CriteriaApplicants 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 Agency are managed in accordance with defined standards.Experience of developing and implementing a Health and Safety Management System appropriate to the needs of the Agency.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.Desirable CriteriaIn the event of a large number of suitably qualified applications, the criteria may be enhanced, as detailed below. Possess an understanding of the factors involved in working and managing Health and Safety in two jurisdictions.Knowledge and experience of the key issues involved in the management of Health and Safety within a water-based environment.AvailabilityThe post is based in the Foyle Area, however the successful applicant will also be required to travel within the Foyle and Carlingford Areas and outside both jurisdictions. SalaryStarting salary will normally be at the minimum of the scale. Consideration of a higher starting salary may be given to applicants with exceptional relevant experience and/or skills and only then if all ‘suitable candidates’ (those considered to be appointable by the Selection Panel) have refused the minimum salary offered.