Health & Safety Specialist

General Information

Vacancy Reference Number

004890  

About Us

At Aer Lingus, we believe in going above and beyond to connect people, places and possibilities. Whether working at the airport, in our offices or at home - every employee has a role to play in making Aer Lingus the heart of travel to, through and beyond Ireland for generations to come.
How do we do this? We Put Safety First. There's nothing more important. We Are Customer Focused. We champion the customer and go above and beyond to get things just right for them. We're Stronger Together. With a ‘how can I help?' attitude, we communicate and collaborate to achieve shared success. We Own It. We do what we say we're going to do and always follow through. We Look Forward. We build the future by embracing change today.

What We Offer

As well as offering you a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities and staff travel benefits (with Aer Lingus and many other international airlines), you will also have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment and to join a team of amazing professionals who are passionate about the aviation industry. To learn more about the exciting benefits and opportunities that await you at Aer Lingus please visit our website.
At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees' unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates who share our passion for aviation. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at recruit@aerlingus.com.

Vacancy Details

Role Title

Health & Safety Specialist

Your Role

Applications are currently being invited for the role of Health & Safety Specialist. Reporting to the Occupational Safety Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing health and safety advice and support to operational areas in the on-going development and delivery of a range of health and safety support services designed to protect our valued workforce and increase our Safety Culture, through continual improvement.

Legal Compliance & Good Practice

• Ensuring our operations teams are aware of their legal and corporate obligations, including any anticipated changes.
• Communicating and coordinating the adoption of aviation industry good practice in occupational health and safety.
• Conducting occupational health & safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance, recommending remedial actions where necessary.
• Developing and maintaining safety management systems.
• Review contractor and service provider documentation as part of the Permit-to-Work System.
• Conducting Risk Assessments as & when necessary.

 H&S & Organisational Development

• Influencing employee work practices through dialogue, relationship building and behavioural safety coaching.
• Coaching management teams in the adoption of proven safety leadership principles to manage their health and safety challenges.
• Identifying metrics to improve occupational safety performance, and developing strategic approaches to manage risk.

Driving H&S Initiatives & Monitoring

• Supporting the investigation of incidents and ensuring corrective actions are defined and implemented.
• Monitoring and reporting on health and safety performance and improvement actions using a suite of key performance indicators.
• Empowering Managers and Supervisors to be Safety Leaders and manage work practices safely.
• Supporting the development and implementation of Health and Safety/Well-being initiatives. 

Your Qualifications And Key Criteria

To be considered for the role of Health and Safety Specialist, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• 3rd Level Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in a Health and Safety management environment. (Experience in aviation would be advantageous).
• Experience in developing and maintaining internationally recognised occupational safety management systems (I.e. ISO45001 & ISO45003).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Personable and approachable.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at management and operator levels within an organisation.
• A team player (with ability to work off own initiative when required).
• Proficient in the use of MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook.
• Experience in Interpreting safety metrics and effectively communicating insights to leadership to drive action and accountability.
• Provide 2 verifiable references.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Eligible to live and work in the EU.
• Current unrestricted worldwide passport.
• Be in possession or be able to pass a strict airport security vetting procedure which includes a 5 year background check* (or be in possession of a current airside pass for the airport this position is based in Dublin).

Closing Date: October 13th 2025.

Desirable Criteria

• Chartered member of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or seeking to
• obtain this qualification.
• QQI Certificate in Training Delivery and Evaluation.
• ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Certificate.

Division / Department

Corporate Affairs - Corporate

Contract Type

employee recruitment - permanent

Job Location

Job Location

Republic of Ireland, Dublin, Dublin