Compliance Executive, Dublin

Job Title: Compliance Executive

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

Industry: Environmental / Sustainability / Compliance

Overview

Our client, a leading organisation operating within Ireland’s environmental and sustainability sector, is seeking to recruit a Compliance Executive to play a key role in supporting the delivery of a national regulatory programme.

Working within a collaborative Compliance Unit, this position focuses on coordinating compliance activities, supporting investigations, and ensuring effective engagement with stakeholders and enforcement bodies. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional to contribute to a purpose-led organisation driving environmental impact.

Role Summary

The Compliance Executive will take a central coordination role within the Compliance Unit, ensuring that compliance, fraud, and enforcement-related activities are effectively managed, prioritised and delivered.

The role involves cross-functional coordination, stakeholder engagement, reporting and continuous improvement, while supporting compliance processes and enforcement actions in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Coordination & Operations

Coordinate and monitor Compliance Unit activities, ensuring work is prioritised and delivered effectively.Organise and lead regular team meetings, tracking actions and ensuring timely issue resolution.Identify risks, issues or delays and take proactive steps to address them.Provide support across the team as required to maintain service levels and operational continuity.Manage and coordinate escalation cases, including referrals to relevant authorities.

Programme Delivery & Reporting

Support the development and delivery of an annual compliance programme, including targeted initiatives and campaigns.Collate and analyse data to report on compliance performance and outcomes.Prepare reports, updates and presentations for internal stakeholders and external partners.Maintain accurate records and reporting documentation across compliance activities.

Stakeholder & Partner Management

Act as a key point of contact for third-party service providers and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and local authorities.Build and maintain strong working relationships to support compliance and enforcement activity.Coordinate responses to external queries, inspections and information requests.Promote awareness and understanding of compliance requirements and initiatives.

Policy, Training & Continuous Improvement

Coordinate and deliver training initiatives for internal teams and external stakeholders.Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures and QMS documentation.Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working.Support the implementation of best practice in compliance and governance.

Enforcement & Administration Support

Support enforcement processes in collaboration with external authorities where required.Represent the Compliance Unit in internal and external forums and meetings.Provide administrative support to ensure effective functioning of the Compliance Unit.

Key Requirements

Essential

Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proven ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience developing or maintaining policies and procedures.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Full clean driver’s licence and access to own transport.Eligibility to work full-time in Ireland.

Desirable

Experience in a compliance, regulatory, coordination or operational role.Experience working with Local Authorities or enforcement agencies.Exposure to environmental schemes, waste management or regulatory frameworks.Experience supporting compliance programmes or governance frameworks.

Personal Attributes

Highly organised with strong attention to detailProactive, solutions-focused and able to take ownershipStrong interpersonal and relationship management skillsAbility to work collaboratively across cross-functional teamsAdaptable and comfortable operating in a changing environment

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package23 days annual leave plus additional company days and public holidaysHybrid working model (2 days remote per week)Flexible working arrangementsPension contribution with service-related increasesHealth insurance and wellbeing supportsEmployee assistance programmeOn-site parking and subsidised facilitiesGym and travel subsidies

Closing Date

29th May