**Head of Risk and Compliance**
Peter McVerry Trust is a national housing and homeless charity committed to reducing homelessness & the harm caused by substance misuse & social disadvantage. The charity provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to younger people and vulnerable adults with complex needs, and offers pathways out of homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model.
The Head of Risk and Compliance will lead on the development and continuous improvement of PMVT's risk and compliance management in order to strengthen and expand risk and governance capabilities within PMVT, and support a strong and effective risk management culture within their team and across the organisation.
In doing so, they will work directly with the Director of Corporate Services, and support the senior management team, Risk Committee and the Finance Audit & Governance committee in order to achieve overall alignment of governance, risk, and compliance functions, initiatives and decisions in PMVT.
PMVT is committed to ensuring the highest standards of governance, financial, HR, & operational management. The post holder has a key role to play in ensuring that this commitment is met through responding to agreed outcomes arising through audit, reviews and investigations.
Responsibilities
* Specialist Knowledge, Expertise & Self Development: A working knowledge of governance within the charities sector, and associated regulations and regulatory bodies
* Experience of the regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to PMVT (Charity Regulator Authority, AHBRA, Companies Registration Office, TUSLA, DRHE, HSE, GDPR, Health and Safety, Safeguarding etc.)
* Experience of information management systems and quality assurance tools
* Technical knowledge of the Data Protection Act and confidentiality guidelines
* Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
Key skills and Knowledge:
* An approved qualification in a relevant discipline at NFQ level 8 or Higher or a recognised qualification in risk management/audit/compliance
* At least 5 years of experience of working in a serviced delivery environment where the oversight of governance and the management of risk was a required core competency, preferably in the non-profit or social sector
* Full driving licence and use of car / Ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post
* Knowledge and understanding of the importance of core legislation in relation to GDPR
* Experience of stakeholder management and proven ability to influence
* Ability to provide leadership and direction to various team members & stakeholders
* Capacity to manage complex cases and multiple stakeholder perspectives
* Demonstrate excellent written communication skills including strong report writing and presentation of information clearly, concisely and confidently to a variety of audiences
* Adept at engaging and influencing staff across various levels of the organisation
* Proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities