Assistant Chief Executive (ACE) - Occupational Safety Division

Having recently appointed its new Chief Executive Officer, the Authority is at a pivotal time in its development as it implements an ambitious Strategy Statement and Programme of Work designed to respond to emerging risks, evolving workplaces, and higher expectations from workers, employers and the public. In order to support its growth & transformation agenda the Authority is seeking a dynamic, committed and experienced person to lead its Occupational Safety Division.

The Occupational Safety Division is central to delivering the HSA’s  mission, it leads on workplace inspection and enforcement, develops innovative approaches to risk management, and works closely with stakeholders to ensure that those at work take responsibility for occupational safety and health.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, based either in HSA HQ in Dublin or one of its seven regional offices, the person appointed will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of workplace safety, health and welfare within the Division. This is a senior management post which requires an individual with an extensive track record of leading and motivating a large multi-functional team to achieve high levels of workplace inspection, enforcement and policy implementation. The appointed person will possess highly developed change management and communication skills together with the personal energy and commitment to improve workplace safety and health in Ireland. Relevant experience may be derived from either the public or private sector.

Lansdowne Executive Search has been retained by the Health and Safety Authority to manage this recruitment process.

Further information, including details on how to apply are available on Lansdowne Executive Search's website.

To pursue your interest please email your Letter of Application, CV, along with the Key Achievements Form to:

Seán McDonagh, Partner, Lansdowne Executive Search Limited

sean.mcdonagh@lansdownesearch.ie

Or for a confidential discussion please call Seán on +353 87 796 1062

The closing date for applications is 17:00 Thursday 12th February 2026.

The Health and Safety Authority is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourages applications under the nine grounds of the Employment Equality Acts.

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