Full time

recruitNet; Athlone; Híbrido; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Professional development

Educational support

Flexible remote working

Occasional travel to centres

Descripción de la vacante

RecruitNet International Ltd, a healthcare recruitment partner, seeks a Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer for its Nursing Home in Co Westmeath. You will lead risk management, oversee regulatory compliance, and act as the group Data Protection Officer with board-ready reporting.

The role offers flexible remote arrangements with occasional travel to centres and support offices in Cork and Athlone, providing an influential platform to shape governance across a multi-site organisation.

Formación

• Degree or professional qualification in law, governance, risk management, health and safety, healthcare or nursing.
• Strong understanding of GDPR requirements and Irish health and safety legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and manage effective risk management frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the group-wide risk management framework and provide reports to senior leadership and the Board.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, overseeing HIQA inspections, statutory notifications and new centre registrations.
• Fulfil the role of the group’s Data Protection Officer.
• Oversee health and safety, child and adult safeguarding, and protected disclosure processes across the organisation.
• Manage the annual audit programme and maintain the group’s policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance, training and ongoing support to managers and staff across all centres.

Conocimientos

Communication

Leadership

GDPR knowledge

Risk management

Educación

Law/governance degree

Descripción del empleo

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are hiring a Governance, Risk & Compliance Officerfor our Nursing Home in Co Westmeath.

Responsibilities

Lead the group-wide risk management framework and provide reports to senior leadership and the Board.

Ensure regulatory compliance, overseeing HIQA inspections, statutory notifications and new centre registrations.

Fulfil the role of the group’s Data Protection Officer.

Oversee health and safety, child and adult safeguarding, and protected disclosure processes across the organisation.

Manage the annual audit programme and maintain the group’s policies and procedures.

Provide guidance, training and ongoing support to managers and staff across all centres.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in governance, risk management, compliance or legal roles, preferably within a multi-site or regulated organisation.

A degree or professional qualification in law, governance, risk management, health and safety, healthcare or nursing.

Strong understanding of GDPR requirements and Irish health and safety legislation.

Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and manage effective risk management frameworks.

Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the confidence to present reports to the Board and constructively challenge senior management when necessary.

Previous experience in a HIQA-regulated or healthcare environment would be highly beneficial. Additional qualifications in data protection, health and safety or risk management would also be an advantage.

Attractive and competitive salary package.

Access to a pension scheme.

Opportunities for professional development and educational support.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Flexible working options, including remote work, with occasional travel to centres and support offices in Cork and Athlone as required.

An influential role offering direct exposure to Board-level decision-making and the opportunity to shape and strengthen governance within a growing organisation.