Location:
On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type:
Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector:
Non-profit Organizations | Safety Coordination and Advisory
Salary:
Competitive salary
Job Description:
Safety and Compliance Officer
Responsible To:
Safety and Compliance Team Leader
Location:
Dublin
Contract:
Full Time Permanent
Overview
The Safety and Compliance Officer ensures that all properties meet legal, regulatory, and best-practice standards for safety and compliance, including gas and electrical safety, fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene, and other relevant building safety obligations.
Responsibilities
To work with the Safety and Compliance Team Leader in delivery of key compliance requirements to ensure that Tuath meets all statutory landlord safety obligations, including:
Gas Safety (annual checks)
Electrical Safety (RECI or PIR)
Fire Safety (fire risk assessments, fire door inspections)
Legionella control (especially in communal water systems)
Lift safety and other mechanical/electrical services
Ensure compliance with the AHBRA performance standard.
Health and Building Safety: To support Health and Safety and Building Safety by identifying, recording, and managing hazards.
Support or lead on duties under the Golden Thread (Building Safety Act) for high-risk buildings (HRBs) as Tuath work towards best practice adoption in future.
Implement Safety and Compliance Policy and Procedures: Ensure Safety and Compliance policies and procedures are followed.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Report on compliance KPIs (e.g. % of homes with in-date gas certificate).
Provide regular updates to the Safety and Compliance Manager and Team Leader for reporting purposes to committee and board etc.
Use and maintain compliance management systems.
Contractor and Supplier Oversight/Management: Manage third-party contractors for safety and compliance work to include regular meetings where appropriate.
Ensure contractor compliance with relevant accreditations and certification requirements.
Monitor contractor performance and address failures or delays promptly.
Ensure contractors provide validated performance information.
Track performance against Tuath's programmed requirements including notification of non-access.
Customer and Stakeholder Communication: Inform customers about planned safety works, inspections, and repairs.
Support customer engagement where safety concerns are raised.
Risk, Incident and Crisis Management: Support maintaining a compliance risk register and escalate risks where necessary.
Audit and Regulatory Readiness: Ensure that evidence, certification, and documentation are up to date and accessible.
Report Writing: Support the team in preparing written reports, including risk assessments, audits, and surveys.
Where appropriate, make recommendations for improvement or innovative approaches to service delivery.
Promote understanding works, gather feedback, and help facilitate effective customer communication and satisfaction.
Brief, coordinate, and liaise with external consultants, surveyors, and contractors as required to support planned works.
Assist in investigating complaints related to Safety and Compliance and contribute to resolution processes in a timely and customer-focused manner.
Provide input into the Operational plans and adopt a collaborative and supportive approach, maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge and providing advice to colleagues as required.
Provide statistical data, information, and testimonials for annual report.
In all aspects of the company's work, promote effective communications, excellence in customer service, and a focus on continuous improvement.
Be proactive in developing and maintaining strong networks and relationships with colleagues and other organisations to ensure excellence in service delivery.
Health and Safety Responsibility: To conduct all activities in a manner which is safe to yourself and others, and to act in accordance with Tuath's Health and Safety Policy.
Ensure all appropriate health and safety risk assessments are in place and that colleagues are aware of and adhere to any specific instructions and use personal protective equipment where required.
Ensure that team members are aware of any risks associated with their role and adhere to any specific instructions, using PPE where required.
Health and Safety Responsibility
To conduct all activities in a manner which is safe to yourself and others.
To be aware and to act in accordance with Tuath's Health and Safety Policy.
Ensure all appropriate health and safety risk assessments are in place and making sure colleagues are aware of and adhere to any specific instructions and use personal protective equipment where required.
This job description is not definitive or restrictive and will be subject to periodic review.
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