Health And Safety Advisor

Health and Safety Advisor

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Date: 28 Apr 2026

Location: Dublin, IE, IE

Company: Allied Irish Bank

At AIB, our values guide how we work and how we support each other. We’re looking for someone who puts Customer First, takes initiative and Owns the Outcome, and is always looking for ways to Eliminate Complexity. You’ll treat colleagues and customers with fairness and Show Respect, and you’ll thrive in a culture built on collaboration where we Be One Team to deliver meaningful impact.

Location/Office Policy: AIB Central Park / Hybrid basis

The Health and Safety team provides advice, assistance and support on all aspects of health and safety to AIB management and staff and in doing so maintains AIB in good standing in relation to Health & Safety legislative obligations and best practice.

• Do you possess an excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation?
• Do you enjoy carrying out risk assessments and audits?
• Are you comfortable delivering training and providing advice on health and safety?
• Have you got strong interpersonal skills and can build and maintain strong working relationships?

What is the Role:

Working as part of a five-person team the Health and Safety Advisor will report to the Health and Safety manager. The Health and Safety Advisor will contribute to implementing and monitoring the safety policies and arrangement within their regional area. This will involve supporting and collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders, delivering training, auditing, monitoring and measuring health and safety performance, assisting with health and safety reports, sharing best practice and promoting a positive health and safety culture.

The role is primarily located in AIB Central Park but in the course of the role, will be required to operate across AIB workplaces within the assigned region.

Key accountabilities:

The accountabilities of this role include, but are not restricted to the following:

• Work with the H&S team to develop, implement and maintain Health and Safety (H&S) practices, programmes and initiatives, which will contribute to driving a positive H&S culture.
• Co-ordinate the identification of workplace hazards and assessment of risks, advise management on appropriate control measures to eliminate, minimise or control these hazards.
• Actively participates in designing and delivering AIB H&S training programme in conjunction with the AIB H&S team and other relevant departments.
• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and response procedures.
• Liaise closely with those responsible for Emergency Procedures to ensure the prevention of fire and the safe evacuation of employees in emergency situations.
• Advise on legislative requirements, standards and codes of practice.
• Facilitate the development, communication and implementation of Health and Safety Plans, Policies and Procedures to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Assist in the preparation, review and communication of the Safety Statement and Safety Management System.
• Carry out safety inspections, and audits, maintain records, report on findings and monitor compliance with corrective and preventative actions
• Manage the Safely Working from Home Risk Assessment Programme.
• Maintain/develop appropriate records, reports and documentation as required.
• Investigate incidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses as appropriate and make recommendations for corrective action.
• Assist in the preparation of ongoing analysis and regular reports of unsafe incidents and accidents.
• Liaise with the Health and Safety Authority and any other relevant external agencies and organisations as required.
• Advise and report to management on all matters relating to employee health and safety.

What you Will Bring:

• Relevant Third Level qualification in Health and Safety (Higher-Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work at a minimum).
• 1-2 years relevant experience of working within a similar health and safety role.
• Must be familiar with current health and safety legislation and demonstrate the ability to interpret legislation in the context of the financial services sector.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional approach, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, presentation and training skills.
• Flexible and self-motivated.
• Qualified Manual Handling and DSE Assessor Trainer.
• Full driving licence.

Why work for AIB:

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

• Market leading Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options
• Two volunteer days per year

Please click here for further information about AIB’s PACT – Our Commitment to You.

Key Capabilities

Behavioural Capabilities:

• Ensures Accountability
• Collaborates
• Drives Progress

Technical Capabilities:

• Legal, Regulatory & Compliance
• Communication
• Process Improvement

If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Mia, at careers@aib.ie for a conversation.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie

Disclaimer:

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.

Application deadline : 12th May 2026

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