Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer

recruitNet; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working (remote)

Job summary

recruitNet seeks a senior governance, risk and compliance professional to lead the group-wide risk management framework and oversee regulatory compliance across multiple centres in Ireland. You will act as Data Protection Officer, manage audits, and shape policies, while reporting to senior leadership and the Board.

The role requires strong GDPR knowledge, multi-site experience, and excellent communication and leadership skills, with occasional travel and flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• Must have governance, risk management or compliance experience in a multi-site or regulated setting.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and health/safety regulations preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to the Board.

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, 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.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Compliance

GDPR

Leadership

Communication

Education

Law or governance qualification

Job description

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.

A full, clean driving licence.

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.

Benefits

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.