Governance & Compliance Lead (DPO, GDPR)

Lex Consultancy; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

24 days annual leave

Annual bonus

Professional training and development

Flexible start and finish times

Hybrid working

Job summary

Lex Consultancy in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, is seeking an experienced Governance & Compliance Executive to join a newly created role. The post covers governance, compliance, complaints management, regulatory matters and data protection, working closely with senior management, committees, regulators and legal advisors.

The role also includes line management of one Administration Officer supporting the complaints and compliance function. Hybrid working – 2/3 days onsite in Dun Laoghaire.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in governance, compliance, regulatory, complaints or related area.
• Experience managing or supervising staff.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and data protection.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the organisation’s complaints process.
• Support the Complaints Committee with meetings, reporting, procedures and case management.
• Assess complaints and identify matters requiring investigation or escalation.
• Liaise with legal advisors, regulators and key external stakeholders.
• Support Board and committee governance activities.
• Ensure compliance with Charity Regulator requirements and governance codes.
• Maintain compliance policies, procedures and risk frameworks.
• Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO) and oversee GDPR compliance, including data protection requests.
• Prepare regulatory and governance reports and submissions.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on governance and compliance.
• Line manage the Administration Officer, including 1:1s, objectives and performance reviews.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Data protection

GDPR

Stakeholder management

Team management

Education

Third-level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Lex Consultancy in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, is seeking an experienced Governance & Compliance Executive to join a newly created role. The post covers governance, compliance, complaints management, regulatory matters and data protection, working closely with senior management, committees, regulators and legal advisors.

The role also includes line management of one Administration Officer supporting the complaints and compliance function. Hybrid working – 2/3 days onsite in Dun Laoghaire.