Safety Advisor – Corporate Centre / HQ and Business Unit Liaison

Job Description Reporting to the Head of Group Safety, the Safety Advisor will advise various Business functions within the Corporate Centre on all aspects of Occupational Health & Safety. They will be the Health & Safety point of contact for the EXO Building and GPO. The primary responsibility of this role is to prevent harm to our employees or others caused by the work activities conducted in our operations They will collaborate with the wider HR organisation and work closely with colleagues in the Centres of Excellence (CoE's). Responsibilities The principal responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following : Establish trusted, credible relationships with Corporate Centre Business Leaders and managers. Collaborate with Mangers to reduce accident / incident rates across a range of Health & Safety categories resulting in reductions in equipment damage & lost time due to injury. Support the Head of Group Safety, in maintaining the ISO 45001 Safety Management standard across the Company and delivering the Health& Safety Strategy. Influence and mentor Leaders to build a safer work environment by managing their function's Health & Safety through the use of the accredited safety management system, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company safety policies. Complete safety audits and inspections at assigned Company locations. Prepare and documenting risk assessments. Participate in HQ / Corporate Centre Safety Committee's as a trusted advisor. Be Safety Lead for Emergency response measures at HQ and other associated sites. Prepare, research and document safety task procedures. Prepare detailed and timely reports and correspondence for internal customers and external bodies (e.g. the Health and Safety Authority) Participate in Accident / Incident Investigations and determining corrective and preventive actions. Respond to submissions / complaints from operations Directorates or employees in a timely manner. Evaluate Safety components within Procurement processes. Assess & give safety advice on new business opportunities. Collaborate with Regional Safety Advisors and assist where required. Demonstrate An Post values and behaviours in your day to day work and address behaviour that supports / conflicts with them. Note - The primary responsibility of this role is to prevent harm to our employees or others caused by the work activities conducted in our operations, by ensuring our SMS information is up to date and available to all our staff. Qualifications The successful candidate will have a minimum of 4 years' experience in a Safety Advisor, Officer or Specialist role. Experience in managing geographically spread multiple site operations will be a distinct advantage. Ideally you will be educated to primary degree level in a relevant discipline and at a minimum must hold a qualification in Occupational Health & Safety at NFQ Level 8 or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and be able to work on their own initiative in a team environment, with a willingness to re-prioritise work at short notice. In depth knowledge of Irish Health and Safety Law is essential along with experience of working within organisations with strong Safety Consultation and Safety Representative engagement processes. Experience and qualifications in Carriage of Dangerous Goods (ADR / IMDG / ICAO) operations, would be a distinct advantage in this role. Additional Requirements : An ISO 45001 Audit qualification, would be an advantage. Experience with ISO accredited systems. The role requires an ability to work independently, be capable of working under own initiative with the ability to motivate and support others. Candidates should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and have a good understanding of safety management systems. Candidates must be adept at conducting research, to ensure the most up-to-date and current safety information is used at all times in the preparation of documents. Flexibility in times of attendance, a willingness to travel, a current clean full driving licence (Cat B) and the use of a car are essential. Critical Competencies : (The following competencies are critical to the delivery of results and / or to superior performance in this role : ) Technical / Professional Knowledge Business Acumen Influencing & Gaining Commitment Decision Making Critical Thinking Candidature Applications are encouraged from serving employees, who have successfully completed the Company's probationary / trial period and who feel they have the necessary skills and experience for this position and who are currently performing roles up to and including, but not exceeding CM1 roles and pay range. Applicants must align with the standard Company rules and regulations regarding conduct, performance and attendance. Salary The salary for this position is based on the (CM1) pay range (median €79,269). The usual starting pay on promotion rules apply for those being promoted : that is the higher of either (i) 80% of the median (€63,415), or (ii) Basic plus 5%, plus productivity allowances. Appointment to this position will not incur an increase in salary for a candidate of equivalent grade. The standard regulations will apply regarding starting pay on promotion. Selection Intending applicants should note that reviewing / shortlisting of applicants will be in accordance with the recruitment and selection criteria stated above. Satisfactory evidence of being able to fulfil the requirements of the job and meet the personal profile criteria set out in this notice is essential and must be clearly demonstrated by your CV. Applications will be reviewed in the first instance by a selection board who will determine the candidates to be invited to the next stage of the selection process. The selection process may entail appropriate testing to assist in evaluating the suitability of candidates for the job and a competitive interview. Following the first round of interviews, advancing candidates will be invited to a second round of interviews. Taking into account the CV and the results of the interviews and any testing, a successful candidate will be identified . Our Learning and Development Team run CV writing workshops and interviewee skills courses from time to time. Forms for all courses are available via the Learning & Development section on the An Post Intranet. Appointment There will be a six-month probationary period and process in place for those appointed to the above position. Should a successful applicant fail to achieve the standards expected at any stage during the probationary period, there will be early, effective intervention designed to enable them to reach and maintain acceptable standards of performance. However, should they fail to reach and maintain these standards following this intervention; they will revert to their previous grading / position and to the salary point they would have reached if they had continued in that grade provided the record of service during your period in the position now advertised was satisfactory from the point of view of conduct. At An Post we appreciate the value that diversity brings and believe our workforce should be reflective of the customers and communities we serve. That is why we actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, membership of the Travelling community, or family status. An Post is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process, or have questions relating to accessibility, please email . 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