Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer

recruitNet; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is hiring a Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer for its Nursing Home in Co Cork. The role leads risk management across the group, ensures regulatory compliance with HIQA inspections, and serves as the Data Protection Officer.

You will oversee safety, safeguarding, audits, and policy maintenance while guiding staff and managers. The position offers exposure to Board-level decision-making, flexible remote work, occasional travel to Cork and Athlone, and opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in governance, risk, compliance or legal roles in multi-site or regulated settings.
• Degree or professional qualification in law, governance, risk management, health & safety, healthcare or nursing.
• Strong GDPR knowledge and Irish health and safety legislation.
• Experience in developing and managing risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group-wide risk management framework and report to senior leadership and the Board.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, oversee HIQA inspections, and statutory notifications.
• Fulfil the role of the group’s Data Protection Officer.
• Oversee health and safety, safeguarding processes, and protected disclosures.
• Manage the annual audit programme and maintain policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and training to managers and staff across centres.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Compliance

Data Protection (GDPR)

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in law, governance, risk management, health and safety, healthcare or nursing

Tools

Policy management software

Job description

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 Cork

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.