Vacancies

Health & Safety Co-ordinator

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin is the largest diocese in Ireland, with a Catholic population of almost 1 million, extending to almost 200 parishes bordering 5 counties.  A 3-year fixed-term position for a Health & Safety Co-ordinator. This role will develop, implement, and monitor effective health and safety processes across the diocesan offices, parishes, and parish partnerships, in support of and enhancement of systems already in place. The role is a full-time position (35 hours per week) based at Arran Quay, Smithfield, Dublin 7, and requires on-site work with frequent visits to parishes/partnerships. Hybrid arrangements will be offered after successful completion of the probation period.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain Health and Safety policies in line with current legislation (Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice) and best practice for the diocese and parishes.
• Ensure diocesan offices’ locations are compliant with Health and Safety legislative requirements.
• Ensure parishes understand and implement statutory obligations relating to Health and Safety, Fire Safety and related risk areas.
• Monitor compliance across parishes and prepare periodic reports detailing compliance levels, emerging risks and recommended improvements.
• Attend and report on Health and Safety matters at the Diocesan Health and Safety Committee meeting.
• Ensure that responses to Health and Safety issues are appropriate and recorded accordingly.
• Provide professional advice to priests, parish staff and volunteers on all aspects of Health and Safety.
• Support parishes in preparing Safety Statements and completing risk assessments for buildings (churches and parish centres) and parish activities.
• Design and deliver training in parishes and parish partnerships based on local needs.
• Develop and provide accessible guidance materials such as templates and checklists.
• Promote the importance of safety awareness across the diocese through communication and attendance, for example at periodic parish briefings.
• Conduct parish site visits to support parishes and to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Review statutory inspection records (eg fire equipment, electrical testing)
• Produce follow-on written reports with clear recommendations and timescales for actions.

Key Qualifications/Knowledge and Key Behaviours:

• Relevant Health and Safety qualification, for example NISO, QQI or IOSH.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Health and Safety role.
• Strong IT skills.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of safety principles and conducting risk assessments, preferably in a not-for-profit setting.
• An understanding of civil liability and the relationship between risk management and insurance.
• An understanding of the historic built environment and the restrictions that may be placed upon buildings as a result.
• Experience in policy development and report writing.
• Experience delivering training to mixed groups of staff and volunteers.
• A willingness to work outside of normal hours and travel if required.
• A full driver’s license

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV, along with a cover letter that outlines how your experience and qualifications align with the requirements of the advertised role, to the address or email careers@dublindiocese.ie by the 6th of February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please email the same address.

The full job description is available here

The Archdiocese of Dublin is a charity, regulated by the Charities Regulatory Authority.