GRC Leader: Remote Work, Board-Level Impact, DPO

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 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