Head of Governance, Risk

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Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Vision Ireland Full time

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Service Area
Vision Ireland Group - Reporting Directly to Chief Financial Officer

Job Title
Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance

Location
Vision Ireland Head Office, Whitworth Road, Drumcondra

Contract Type
Permanent

Closing Date: 12th May 2025

About Vision Ireland

Vision Ireland is the national sight loss agency, a not-for-profit charitable organisation providing support and services nationwide to people experiencing sight loss. We offer emotional support, counselling, employment support, and rehabilitation training to enhance accessibility and independence for those with sight loss.

Our mission is to enable people who are blind and vision impaired to overcome barriers to independence and societal participation. We have over 130 stores, 385 employees, and 1,500 volunteers and scheme staff.

We are expanding our team and seek a dedicated Head of Compliance, Risk, and Governance to lead the development and improvement of our governance arrangements, risk management, and compliance efforts. This role involves working closely with senior leadership, supporting governance and audit committees, and managing GDPR and data protection responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory governance requirements and CRA guidance.
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, transparency, and prudent risk management.
  • Manage compliance and regulatory issues, including GDPR and data protection.
  • Develop and monitor governance, risk, and compliance strategic objectives and KPIs.
  • Develop risk management policies and oversee the Corporate Risk Register.
  • Foster continuous improvement and a culture of good governance.
  • Coordinate incident reporting, feedback, and disclosures.
  • Manage health and safety functions and reassess operational risks regularly.
  • Collaborate with the wider senior leadership team and contribute to organizational development.

Qualifications / Key Requirements

  • At least 5 years of post-qualification senior management experience.
  • Degree level 8 qualification on the National Framework.
  • Qualifications in quality management, regulation, or governance.
  • Experience in risk management and implementing mitigation systems.
  • Proven leadership in managing change, fostering continuous improvement, and developing teams.
  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder relationship management.
  • Knowledge of statutory and regulatory frameworks, including CRA.

Desirable

  • Project Management certification.
  • Understanding of the Irish public sector governance.

Equality and Inclusion

Vision Ireland values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, to ensure accessible and equitable engagement.

Garda Vetting

Garda Vetting will be conducted for the successful candidate(s) as part of the selection process, in accordance with our policy.

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