Risk & Compliance Specialist

Risk & Compliance Specialist

Limerick | Hybrid working

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Risk & Compliance Specialist to join the operations team of a well-established organisation in Limerick.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will join a four-person team and play a key role in maintaining high compliance standards across risk, health and safety, quality, environmental management, sustainability, IT and facilities.

This is a varied position offering exposure across the wider business, with the opportunity to take ownership of compliance activities, coordinate external service providers and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and manage compliance risks across the organisation.
• Develop, implement and maintain compliance policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Conduct audits across areas including data protection, health and safety, environmental requirements, anti-corruption, competition law and supplier compliance.
• Coordinate external facilities management and health and safety contractors.
• Monitor service delivery, inspections, maintenance activities and corrective actions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for facilities and health and safety service providers.
• Undertake field visits nationwide to conduct assessments at branch locations and, where required, with the mobile workforce.
• Prepare and present compliance, risk, facilities and health and safety reports to senior management.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise the business on potential impacts.
• Support the development of risk mitigation strategies, corrective actions and improvement plans.
• Assist with compliance incidents, health and safety matters, crisis situations and significant facilities issues.
• Provide practical guidance to managers and employees across the organisation.

Skills and experience

• A third-level qualification in Compliance, Health and Safety, Facilities Management, Risk Management, Business Studies, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in compliance, risk or a related area.
• A minimum of three years’ relevant professional experience is desirable.
• Strong analytical and data-handling skills, with the ability to interpret information and prepare clear reports.
• Proven ability to take ownership of queries and bring matters through to resolution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and professional judgement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience coordinating external contractors or service providers would be advantageous.
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide are essential.

The offer

• Salary of €37,000 to €42,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working, with up to two remote days per week.
• Pension.
• Standard working hours:
• Monday to Thursday: 8.45 am to 5.00 pm
• Friday: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm
• Support for continuous professional development and further relevant studies.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity in confidence, apply with an updated copy of your CV and I will be in touch.