Join IRATA International as our Health and Safety Technical Officer

Location: Ashford, UK (Head Office)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Do you have the technical expertise and commitment to drive health and safety excellence in industrial rope access? IRATA International, the global authority in industrial rope access, are seeking a Health and Safety Technical Officer to play a crucial role in supporting our Health and Safety Committee and advancing industry standards.

This is a technically focused role at the heart of IRATA’s safety mission, where you will:

• Act as the primary liaison between the Health and Safety Committee (HSC) and IRATA Head Office, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
• Support HSC meetings through comprehensive agenda planning, venue arrangements, material distribution, minute-taking, and action follow-ups.
• Communicate IRATA policies and decisions relating to health and safety, keeping stakeholders informed of critical developments.
• Provide regular reports on health and safety legislation, standards, and industry developments to support strategic decision-making.
• Direct and manage HSC projects and working groups, ensuring timely delivery within appropriate timelines.
• Develop and maintain technical guidance libraries and resources for IRATA members.
• Build strong relationships with associate members and industry stakeholders to maintain current knowledge of industry developments.

What we are looking for:

• A good understanding of health and safety legislation and requirements relating to industrial rope access.
• Demonstrable organisational skills with experience working with committees or professional groups.
• Ability to create and collate industry-related technical guidance and documents.
• Experience in providing training, coaching, mentoring, or consultancy regarding industrial rope access related health and safety.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• IRATA rope access qualification or expert industry knowledge highly advantageous.
• GCSE English and Maths Grade 5 or above (or international equivalent).
• Higher level health and safety related qualifications (beyond site supervision) preferred.

Personal qualities we value:

• A desire to build positive relationships and find win-win solutions that drive safe practices, growth, and performance.
• Professional representation of IRATA at all times.
• Strong command of English; proficiency in other languages advantageous.
• Comfortable presenting to groups and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly motivated, self-disciplined individual with keen attention to detail.
• Flexibility in approach to working hours and occasional travel requirements.

Why join IRATA?

This role offers more than technical expertise, it’s an opportunity to directly impact safety standards across the global rope access industry. You’ll work with dedicated professionals, industry experts, and committed committee members, ensuring IRATA remains at the forefront of health and safety excellence.

If you’re technically minded, detail-oriented, and ready to make a meaningful contribution to industrial rope access safety, we want to hear from you.

Click here to download the Health and Safety Technical Officer Job Description

How to apply

Please submit a comprehensive CV with a covering email to [email protected]. In the subject line of your submission state “Health and Safety Technical Officer”.

The covering email should state:

• Your reasons for applying
• What you think you would bring to IRATA with specific reference to the role details
• Current notice provisions and salary expectations

Please note, we review applications as we receive them and encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Due to the high number of applications, we can only respond to successful candidates. If you have not received a response within four weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.