Job Description
Irish Lights: A Statutory Maritime Organisation
Mission: Safe Navigation at Sea
Irish Lights is a statutory maritime organisation with a history spanning over 200 years. It provides a vital 24/7 safety and navigation service along the Irish coast, protecting the marine environment and supporting coastal communities.
The organisation operates as a public body, funded through the General Lighthouse Fund. Reporting relationships exist with the Irish Department of Transport and the UK Department for Transport.
As part of its mission to be a leading provider of reliable navigation services, Irish Lights collaborates closely with Trinity House and the Northern Lighthouse Board in the UK to ensure coordinated governance and risk management across various activities.
Job Title: Governance and Compliance Manager
Irish Lights seeks an experienced Governance and Compliance Manager to join the Senior Management Team, based at its Headquarters in Dun Laoghaire.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that Irish Lights' governance, compliance, and risk processes maintain the highest standards of practice and ethics throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Corporate Governance and Compliance: Manage and report on corporate governance and compliance systems to meet board and stakeholder requirements.
* CORporate Risk Management: Oversee risk management processes to identify and mitigate potential risks.
* Legal Support: Provide legal advice and support to senior executives and the board, working with external advisors when necessary.
* Strategic Alignment: Support the organisation in achieving its strategic objectives.
Requirements
Candidates must possess relevant professional qualifications or extensive experience in corporate governance, law, or risk management. Ideally, candidates will have experience working within the public sector, specifically with CEOs and non-executive boards.
What We Offer
Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme.
For confidential discussions or further information about this role, please contact PwC Executive Search.