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Health, Safety & Compliance Officer –Permanent contract

Join Cork & Southeast Simon Community and Make a Difference

Cork and Southeast Simon Community’s goal is to prevent and end homelessness across the southern region of Ireland. We work to support people to address the challenges that may have contributed to them becoming homeless and help people access affordable housing. Cork Simon’s Fundraising Team works strategically to raise the necessary funds so Cork Simon can provide its lifesaving services.

Our Fundraising Team plays a critical role in sustaining this work by raising the vital funds needed to deliver life-changing services. We are now seeking a Donor Services Officer to join the team.

Why Work With Us?

We value and support our employees, offering:

· Five weeks’ annual leave

· Pension Scheme membership with a 5% employer contribution

· A 35-hour working week, with reduced hours considered to a minimum of four days per week

· The option of working from home up to one day per week after probation, depending on operational requirements

· Time off in lieu (TOIL) system in place

· Excellent peer support

· A positive and welcoming environment

· Excellent training opportunities

· Autonomy to manage your own workload

*See the Recruitment Pack for more information.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Compliance, Risk and Governance, the Health, Safety & Compliance Officer will work across the organisation, supporting teams to meet health and safety legislative requirements and driving a strong safety culture throughout Cork and Southeast Simon Community.

The post-holder will be the subject matter expert for health and safety compliance and will also support wider compliance requirements, including data protection, quality standards and organisational governance. Training and ongoing support will be provided to develop knowledge in these wider areas.

The role is based at Cork Simon’s Administration Offices, 4 Lapp’s Quay, Cork, with occasional travel to locations in Cork City and County, Kerry and the Southeast region.

About the candidate

This role would suit a strong communicator with project management experience and excellent relationship-building and influencing skills. The candidate should have a flexible approach, a willingness to learn and a commitment to keeping up to date with developing compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will have at least two years’ relevant work experience, preferably in a service delivery organisation, and experience of supporting compliance in a regulatory environment and the delivery of effective policies or quality frameworks.

They will have excellent organisational, IT and problem-solving skills, initiative and a strong sense of ownership over their work. They will be able to prioritise, manage a varied and changing workload, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Compliance – Promote safe working practices, oversee risk assessments, safety statements and fire safety processes, manage contractor compliance, and ensure workplace accidents are reported and followed up appropriately.

• Inspections, Audits & Training – Develop and coordinate inspections and audits, organise health and safety training, maintain the compliance training register, lead quarterly health and safety meetings, and collate performance information.

• Data Protection – Support the implementation of data protection policies, maintain the data protection risk register and breach log, handle Data Subject Access Requests within required timelines, and support staff GDPR training

• Quality Standards – Support compliance with funder and statutory quality standards, assist with quality assurance processes and audits, and support teams in implementing policies and procedures.

• Governance & Policy Development – Assist with organisational governance, risk register reviews, action plans and compliance reporting, and contribute to policy development across health and safety, compliance, risk, data protection and quality.

• Teamwork & Collaboration – Work collaboratively across departments, liaise with the Property Asset Management Team on building safety concerns, support colleagues during absences, and participate in team meetings, planning and review sessions.

About You – Essential Criteria

• Experience: Minimum two years’ relevant work experience; experience of supporting compliance in a regulatory environment and the delivery of effective policies or quality frameworks.

• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of health and safety legislative requirements and support for the values and ethos of Cork Simon Community.

• Skills: Project management experience, excellent written and verbal communication, strong organisational and IT skills, and effective problem-solving abilities.

• Abilities: Ability to support and guide local management teams, work independently and as part of a team, manage competing priorities, review systems and drive improvements.

• Attributes: Confidential, sensitive, flexible, proactive, team-focused, committed to social justice and focused on quality.

• Qualifications: Third-level qualification in Health & Safety Management, ideally at NFQ Level 8 or above.

• Other Requirements: Full, clean driving licence and access to own transport.

Desirable: Experience in a social care or healthcare setting, and knowledge of the National Quality Standards Framework for Homeless Services or HIQA standards.

How to Apply

Are you ready to make a difference? You can apply by accessing the Recruitment Pack and Application Form on our website at www.corksimon.ie/work-with-us, or requesting it via email at recruit@corksimon.ie or by phone at 085 874 3435.

Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 22nd November 2026.

Cork Community is committed to equality of opportunity.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: €40,000.00-€52,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Experience:

• Health & Safety & Compliance: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person