Senior Manager – Facilities, Health and Safety, and Services
About Your New Employer
- The State Laboratory is a leading institution dedicated to providing high-quality analytical and advisory services to support public health and safety.
- With a strong commitment to excellence, the State Laboratory has been serving client Departments and Offices for many years.
- Join a dynamic team where innovation, professional development, and a collaborative work environment are highly valued.
About Your New Job
As the Senior Manager – Facilities, Health and Safety, and Services, you will:
- Provide strategic input into the general policies of the State Laboratory in consultation with the Management Board (MB) and other Section Managers.
- Support the MB in change delivery and policy implementation.
- Lead and manage the Laboratory Attendant Function to ensure essential services meet the Laboratory's requirements.
- Oversee Health and Safety across the Laboratory, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and fostering a strong safety culture.
- Ensure the Facilities and Services in the State Laboratory are fit-for-purpose through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the Facilities Management (FM) company.
- Lead initiatives in energy efficiency, climate action, and environmental sustainability.
- Manage resources to provide cost-effective and efficient services, setting priorities in consultation with stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for securing savings and efficiencies for the Laboratory.
- Plan, organize, supervise, and manage the work of the Laboratory Services section.
- Develop and manage staff using the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) and oversee staff probation.
- Support the Laboratory’s procurement processes, particularly for facilities and services requirements for laboratory equipment procurement.
- Lead and manage other laboratory/support services as assigned by the Management Board.
Essential Requirements
What Skills You Need
- A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in Health and Safety, Facilities and Services, or Operation of Laboratories in the State Laboratory.
- Proven ability to manage client requests, maintaining a customer focus and delivering on commitments.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with management and staff at all levels.
- Experience in supervising, managing, leading, motivating, and developing staff.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, record-keeping, and time management skills.
- Proven ability to run projects from initial brief to completion.
- Flexibility to handle a wide range of responsibilities and high-priority tasks at short notice.
- Experience in planning, organizing, supervising, and managing the work of a section.
- Ability to plan and organize resources to meet objectives within agreed timescales.
- Developed and maintained contacts with peers in other scientific institutions and professional associations, both nationally and internationally.
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following options:
- Option 1 – Health and Safety Qualification:
- Level 8 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent, with a minimum 2.2 Honours result or higher qualification.
- Level 7 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety and Level 8 qualification in Science, Engineering, or another relevant subject, with a minimum 2.2 Honours result or higher qualification.
- Option 2 – Facilities and Services Qualification:
- Level 8 qualification accredited by Engineers Ireland in a relevant area (e.g., Facilities Management, Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline).
- Option 3 – Chemistry Qualification:
- Level 8 qualification in Science with chemistry/analytical chemistry as the major component, with a minimum 2.2 Honours result or higher qualification.
How to Apply:
https://www.statelaboratoryjobs.com/
All candidates should visit https://www.statelaboratoryjobs.com for the Application Form and
further information on the competition. There will also be a link to the online application portal
where all applications must be submitted.
To apply, candidates must enter their details into the portal and upload a completed Application
Form (using the template provided).
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
Your online application form must be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 3rd February 2026.
Applications will not be accepted after this time.
