Officer - Health and Safety

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About the business area

GBS is a group of highly skilled and talented professionals who form an essential part of ADCB's continued journey of success. With a proud history of commitment, innovation and delivery, GBS constantly strives for excellence whilst ensuring the highest standards of quality and risk awareness. Each and every member of the GBS family plays an integral role in driving ADCB's strategy, growth and digital evolution by working closely with our valued business partners to achieve exceptional customer experience through our outstanding service and support.

We are actively seeking an ambitious professional to join our team at ADCB to work alongside passionate colleagues who share your ambition to redefine excellence in UAE banking.

In this role, your key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and maintain compliance with UAE health and safety regulations by supporting Civil Defence inspections, managing certification renewals, preparing required documentation and ensuring timely submissions across ADCB premises.

• Monitor expiry schedules, track corrective actions and escalate delays to reduce compliance risks, safeguard business continuity and ensure all ADCB locations meet statutory safety requirements at all times.
• Support ADCB’s emergency readiness by maintaining updated records of incident controllers, fire wardens and first aiders, coordinating training, and facilitating evacuation drills across branches and office sites.
• Conduct and analyse drill outcomes, document improvement opportunities and collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions to strengthen response capability, minimise incident impact and enhance the bank’s safety culture.
• Conduct and coordinate routine safety inspections and participate in risk assessment exercises to identify hazards, non-conformances and improvement needs across ADCB premises.
• Document findings, assign corrective actions and monitor closure progress while escalating unresolved issues.
• Maintain accurate inspection records to ensure risks are proactively mitigated and a safe, compliant environment is consistently maintained for employees, customers and contractors.
• Oversee operational integrity of fire safety systems, firefighting equipment and lifting equipment by coordinating scheduled testing, inspections and third‑party certifications.
• Track vendor reports, ensure corrective maintenance is carried out, and maintain up-to-date compliance registers to ensure all equipment remains operational and aligned with regulatory and safety standards, reducing operational disruptions and enhancing workplace safety.
• Administer health and safety systems including Hassantuk, Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) and internal service request platforms by logging and tracking cases, updating statuses and ensuring timely processing of invoices and submissions.
• Maintain comprehensive safety records, update dashboards, and coordinate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) distribution and safety displays.
• Provide accurate reporting to internal stakeholders and regulators to support informed decision-making, audit readiness and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate should have the following experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in health and safety operations within facilities management, property services or a similar regulatory‑driven environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Facilities Management or a related field.
• Basic Fire Warden Training, First Aid Certification and Emergency Response or Safety Management certification.
• Knowledge Of UAE Health and Safety Regulations
• Risk Assessment Principles
• Workplace Inspection Techniques
• Emergency Response Procedures
• Hazard Identification
• Record Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Basic Reporting and Analysis
• MS Office Proficiency including Excel and Word
• Valid UAE Driving Licence 

What we offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package: This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).

Flexible and Remote Working Options: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.

Learning and Development Opportunities: We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development, through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-Learning catalog, on-the-job training and professional development programs.

At ADCB, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions.