Job Description

Aramark Ireland is currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager – Risk Assessor to join our team in Croke Park Stadium. Croke Park Stadium is Ireland’s foremost sporting and entertainment venue. Over 1,500,000 visitors are welcomed annually to national and international events, and the Croke Park campus also features Croke Park Meetings & Events and GAA Museum & Tours.

The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting and monitoring health and safety standards across all Food & Beverage operations within the stadium. The role will provide practical health and safety support to operational teams, coordinate risk assessment and assurance activities, and monitor compliance with client and Aramark policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Act as Aramark's key site contact for Health, Safety and Environmental matters, providing guidance to operational teams and liaising with the client on relevant H&S requirements, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and conduct site risk assessments in accordance with a defined risk assessment schedule and support risk assessment requirements associated with designated project works.
• Coordinate and complete incident reporting and other required H&S reports for Aramark, the client and relevant external or regulatory bodies, where applicable.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, standards and company policies and communicate applicable changes to operational management.
• Identify and coordinate H&S training, PPE and accreditation requirements, including safety inductions, and maintain appropriate training and compliance records in accordance with Aramark requirements.
• Support the preparation, review and implementation of relevant H&S documentation, method statements, chemical risk assessments and toolbox talks, training, ensuring appropriate controls are communicated to operational teams.
• Monitor H&S compliance through planned inspections, audits and workplace observations, reporting non-conformances and supporting operational managers in tracking corrective actions to completion.
• Support operational managers in maintaining a safe working environment through H&S briefings and compliance monitoring, identifying role-specific training or competency gaps where observed and referring these to the relevant operational manager for action.
• Take on adhoc projects from time to time as deemed necessary by the Health and Safety Specialist or company representative.
• Ensure compliance with H&S rules & regulations
• Attendance at ESMG other essential stadium related H&S meetings
• Aramark person will lead in assisting Croke Park ISO 45001 audits
• Liaise with relevant statutory authorities ensuring that any H&S non-conformances are actioned properly.
• Ensure that Aramark management are updated on all H&S related issues at all times within the stadium-senior management to get monthly reports.
• Ensuring all departments are compliant in food safety & all EHO visits are supported.
• Any other reasonable duties or responsibilities deemed by Site Leadership / Aramark leadership.

Qualifications

Essential Experience

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in an operational H&S role.
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace risk assessments, inspections and safety audits.
• Practical knowledge of applicable Irish Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting incident investigations and corrective-action management.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging operational management, senior stakeholders, clients and contractors.

Desired Experience

• Experience working within an ISO-based management system, preferably ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001.
• Experience within a high-footfall, hospitality, events, facilities or similarly complex operational environment

Additional Information

About Aramark 
Aramark Ireland is a leader in food, facilities, and workplace services, supporting clients across healthcare, education, business, and the public sector. With over 40 years in Ireland and more than 8,000 colleagues across Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are committed to service excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, colleagues, and communities.  

Aramark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.