Facilities & Compliance Officer
We are recruiting a Facilities & Compliance Officer to provide dedicated support to the premises, compliance and facilities function within Edel House
Job Title: Facilities & Compliance Officer
Location: Edel House, Good Shepherd Cork
Contract Type: 3 yearfixed-term contract
Hours: 24 hours p/w
Reporting To: Edel House Manager
Role Purpose:
To provide dedicated support to the premises, compliance and facilities function within Edel House by overseeing premises and contract management while also supervising support staff, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety, and compliance. The Facilities and Compliance Officer will assist with the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures. The Officer will ensure building systems are maintained, service contracts are managed, risk and compliance (e.g. health & safety) are upheld, and administrative systems are robust. This role is about strengthening efficient operational systems for Edel House and, as required, other GSC residential services.
Key Responsibilities:
Premises & Contract Management
1. Monitor, ensure maintenance of, and manage all Edel House building systems including heating, ventilation, lighting, plumbing, and alarms
2. Manage service contracts across GSC services (e.g. cleaning, gardening, maintenance, security), ensuring up-to-date insurance, compliance, and high-quality service delivery
3. Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and contractor work
4. Assist with the development, review, and implementation of health & safety and service-level procedures along with as
5. Ensure compliance with fire safety, health & safety, building regulations, and support initiatives to improve energy efficiency across all premises
Team Leadership & Supervision
6. Supervise and coordinate relevant Edel House support staff (cleaners, gardeners, caretakers), ensuring work is completed to high standards
7. Provide guidance, support, and performance feedback to team members
Administrative & Policy Support
8. Maintain and manage relevant administrative systems, logs, and documentation
9. Assist in developing organisational or service-level policies and procedures, particularly around health & safety and operational best practices
10. Liaise with internal staff, residential managers, and external contractors to ensure smooth operations
11. Manage relevant operations within agreed budget lines
12. Experience or ability to research relevant public / private grant opportunities
Additional Duties
13. Assist with setting up spaces for meetings, events, or communal activities
14. Respond to emergencies or urgent premises issues as needed, with the possibility of occasional after-hours involvement
15. Provide support to other residential services when required
Essential Skills & Competencies
16. Experience of working with health & safety matters, fire safety, and relevant building regulations
17. Experience managing contracts, contractors, or service providers
18. Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively
19. Excellent communication skills; able to liaise effectively with staff, contractors, and service providers
20. Strong administrative and IT skills for accurate record-keeping, reporting, and documentation management
Desirable Skills
21. Previous exposure to residential or community environments would be beneficial
22. Knowledge of facilities management principles
23. Experience in policy and procedure development
24. Familiarity with organisational compliance and reporting requirements
Salary & Benefits
25. Competitive salary (pro-rata for 24 hours per week), aligned with organisational pay scales
26. Company pension scheme, available after the qualifying period
27. Generous annual leave entitlement, in line with organisational policy
28. Company sick pay scheme, subject to terms and conditions
29. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential support
30. Training and professional development opportunities, particularly in compliance, health & safety, and facilities management
31. Supportive and inclusive working environment within a values-driven organisation
32. Mileage reimbursement, where travel to other GSC residential services is required