Part-Time Quality&Compliance Manager (IMS&ISO Focus), Cork

Job Title: Part-Time Quality&Compliance Manager (IMS&ISO Focus)

Reports to:

A member of the Senior Management Team

Contract:

Permanent

Hours of Work:

Opportunity for flexible working hours

Based Little Island, Cork

Hybrid role with a requirement to travel to Occupli’s office locations

Company Overview Occupli is a leading provider of

Environmental, Health&Safety (EHS), environmental, energy, and sustainability consultancy, training, and recruitment services

across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.

The organisation operates an

Integrated Management System (IMS)

certified to:

ISO 9001 (Quality Management)

ISO 45001 (Occupational Health&Safety)

Quality, compliance, and continuous improvement are central to service delivery across consultancy, training, and client solutions.

Role Purpose The Part-Time Quality&Compliance Manager is responsible for

maintaining, improving, and auditing the Integrated Management System (IMS) , with a strong emphasis on ISO standards.

This role ensures all services—training, consultancy, and internal operations—are

fully compliant, consistent, and aligned with ISO and regulatory requirements , while supporting a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities ISO&Integrated Management System (IMS)

Maintain and continuously improve the IMS aligned with

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001

Ensure all policies, procedures, and documentation are current, controlled, and effectively implemented

Support ongoing certification and surveillance audits by external bodies

Manage document control systems and version control processes

Audit&Compliance

Plan, schedule, and conduct

internal audits

across all business units

Coordinate and manage

external ISO audits

Track non-conformances and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions

Maintain compliance with relevant accreditation and regulatory bodies (e.g., QQI, PHECC, IOSH, NEBOSH)

Quality Assurance in Training&Services

Oversee quality assurance processes across training and consultancy services

Monitor client feedback, evaluation results, and service quality metrics

Ensure consistent standards across classroom, on-site, and online delivery

Drive

continuous improvement initiatives

across the organisation

Analyse audit findings, KPIs, and feedback to identify trends and opportunities

Support departments in implementing process improvements

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with internal teams across training, consultancy, and operations

Advise senior management on quality, compliance, and risk

Deliver guidance and awareness training on ISO standards and quality systems

A fully maintained, audit-ready IMS– this includes continuous improvement and maintenance of current system.

Successful ISO audit outcomes with minimal non-conformances

Documented and measurable continuous improvement initiatives

Strong quality performance indicators (e.g., customer satisfaction, compliance rates)

Skills&Experience

Proven experience managing

ISO-based management systems

Strong knowledge of:

ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 (desirable)

Experience conducting internal and external audits

Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and document control

Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Experience within

EHS, consultancy, or training environments

Familiarity with accreditation bodies (QQI, PHECC, IOSH, NEBOSH)

Experience with CRM/LMS platforms (e.g., Zoho or similar systems)

Personal Attributes

Highly detail-oriented and structured

Proactive, self-driven, and solutions-focused

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently in a part-time capacity

Committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

Working Arrangements

2 days per week

(fixed or flexible depending on business needs)

Hybrid Role

Occasional travel may be required to other company or client sites

Success Factors in the Role

Maintaining ISO certification with strong audit outcomes

Embedding a culture of quality and compliance across the organisation

Ensuring scalable and efficient management systems

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