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Job Title: Senior Compliance Manager
Location: Vision Ireland Head Office, Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
Working arrangements: Monday - Friday with hybrid option available
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer and/or their designee
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing date: 17th March 2025
About Us: Vision Ireland is Ireland's national sight loss agency, a not-for-profit charitable organisation providing support and services nationwide to people experiencing sight loss. Our mission is to enable people who are blind and vision impaired to overcome barriers that impede their independence and participation in society.
Role Overview: The Senior Compliance Manager will ensure that Vision Ireland meets its regulatory, ethical, and operational obligations, overseeing compliance with Irish charity law, GDPR, fundraising regulations, governance codes, and internal policies.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
* Ensure compliance with the Charities Regulator and other regulatory bodies.
* Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, and best practice guidelines affecting the charity sector.
* Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Charities Governance Code and other relevant frameworks.
* Ensure appropriate risk management processes are in place and integrated into decision-making.
Policy Development & Implementation
* Develop, review, and update policies related to governance.
* Provide guidance and training to the management team and others on compliance-related topics such as Data Protection & GDPR Compliance.
* Act as the organisation's Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure GDPR compliance.
* Implement policies and procedures to safeguard personal data and respond to data breaches.
* Conduct periodic data protection impact assessments and training for staff.
Risk Management & Internal Audits
* Develop and implement a compliance risk assessment framework.
* Conduct internal audits and spot checks to ensure adherence to policies and regulations.
* Report risks and compliance issues to senior management and the board, with recommendations for corrective action.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities may evolve over time.
Essential Key Requirements
* Professional qualification in compliance, governance, or risk (e.g., ICSA, ACAMS, CIPD) is preferred.
* Bachelor's degree in law, business, governance, or a related field.
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a compliance, governance, or risk management role.
* Strong knowledge of Irish charity law, governance codes, GDPR, and financial regulations.
* Proven experience in policy development, risk assessment, and internal audits.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and train staff at all levels.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Desirable
* Experience in the nonprofit or charity sector.
* Familiarity with fundraising regulations and ethical fundraising practices.
If you are passionate about compliance, governance, and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you!
Further Information: Applicants must be eligible to work full time within EEA. The successful applicant may be subject to Garda vetting.
Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Accessibility, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries: Individual and Family Services
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