Overview
Safety Advisor – Corporate Centre/HQ and Business Unit Liaison. 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 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
* Establish trusted, credible relationships with Corporate Centre Business Leaders and managers.
* Collaborate with Managers to reduce accident/incident rates across health & safety categories, reducing equipment damage and lost time due to injury.
* Support the Head of Group Safety in maintaining the ISO 45001 Safety Management standard 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 accredited safety management system, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company safety policies.
* Complete safety audits and inspections at assigned company locations.
* Prepare and document risk assessments.
* Participate in HQ/Corporate Centre Safety Committee meetings as a trusted advisor.
* Act as Safety Lead for Emergency response measures at HQ and other sites (notably the GPO).
* Prepare, research and document safety task procedures.
* Prepare detailed and timely reports and correspondence for internal customers or external bodies (e.g. Health and Safety Authority).
* Participate in Accident/Incident Investigations and determine corrective and preventive actions.
* Respond to submissions/complaints from operations Directorates or employees in a timely manner.
* Evaluate safety components within procurement processes.
* Assess and give safety advice on new business opportunities.
* Collaborate with Regional Safety Advisors and assist where required.
* Demonstrate An Post values and behaviours in day-to-day work and address behaviours that support or conflict with them.
Knowledge & Experience
* Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Safety Advisor, Officer or Specialist role.
* Experience in managing geographically spread multiple site operations is advantageous.
* Educated to primary degree level in a relevant discipline; must hold a qualification in Occupational Health & Safety at NFQ Level 8 or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative in a team environment, with flexibility to re-prioritise work at short notice.
* In-depth knowledge of Irish Health and Safety Law; experience in organisations with strong Safety Consultation and Safety Representative engagement processes.
* Experience and qualifications in Carriage of Dangerous Goods (ADR/IMDG/ICAO) operations is advantageous.
Additional Requirements
* An ISO 45001 Audit qualification is advantageous.
* Experience with ISO accredited systems.
* Ability to work independently and motivate and support others.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and understanding of safety management systems.
* Ability to conduct research to ensure current safety information is used in documents.
* Willingness to travel, a current clean full driving licence (Cat B) and car use is essential.
* Technical/Professional Knowledge, Business Acumen, Decision Making, Critical Thinking.
Benefits
* An Post Company Medical Scheme
* PRIP Bonus Scheme
* Paid Maternity Leave
* Paid Paternity Leave
* An Post Employee Assistance Programme
* Digital gym with daily scheduled workouts
* Secure on-site bicycle parking & Cycle to Work Scheme
* Tax Saver Travel Pass
* City centre location
How to Apply
Please submit a detailed CV by 5pm on 9 October 2025. An Post is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact talent@anpost.ie.
About An Post
An Post is one of Ireland’s leading organisations, offering financial and postal services and government services access. We are transforming to meet the digital world of e-commerce parcels and financial services. Our core purpose is to act for the common good, supporting sustainable development goals and promoting diversity and inclusion across our workforce and communities.
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