Why Choose Clúid?

At Clúid, we believe that success is achieved through our dedicated and passionate team. Working with us, you'll enjoy:

• Dynamic Working Environment: Thrive in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative workspace.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We support work-life balance with flexible working options with Hybrid working options.
• Comprehensive Training and Development Opportunities: Grow professionally with our continuous learning opportunities.
• Employee Benefits: 25 days annual leave +3 additional days over Christmas and Good Friday (bring you up to 29 days and additional days with length of service), 10% Pension, VHI, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike to work, Tax Saver Travel, Sick Pay, Payment Income Protection, Paid Maternity Leave, Paid Paternity Leave.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusion, recognised with a Gold Award from Investors for Diversity.

Role Overview

Clúid is at the forefront of providing affordable, quality housing in Ireland, with a vision to create communities where everyone has a great place to live. We're looking for talented individuals passionate about making a tangible impact in people's lives and eager to contribute to social change.

• Position: Compliance and Data Protection Manager
• Reporting to: Chief Legal Officer
• Location: 159‑161 Sheriff Street Upper, D01 R8N0 (Hybrid)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: €75,000 - €85,000

The Compliance and Data Protection Manager is responsible for leading the organisation's approach to compliance, accountability and regulatory governance. The role drives enterprise-wide change by embedding compliance and data protection responsibilities into business decision-making, leadership accountability and organisational practices. Success in the role will be achieved not simply through compliance outcomes, but through the development of a culture in which Clúid employees actively own and manage their compliance obligations.

The role is accountable for the design, leadership and continuous evolution of Clúid's compliance and data protection frameworks. The role's primary focus is organisational leadership, influence, assurance and cultural change. 

Supported by specialist data protection expertise within the team, the primary focus of this role is leadership, governance, assurance and organisational change rather than the direct operation of day-to-day compliance processes.

The role sits within the Legal and Governance function led by the Chief Legal Officer reporting to the CEO. This function includes the Data Protection Coordinator, Risk & Assurance Team, Company Secretariat, Legal Advisory, Legal Operations and Health & Safety teams. 

The position will operate as a second line assurance function, providing independent oversight, challenge and monitoring of compliance with legal, regulatory and policy requirements across the organisation.

Success in this role will be demonstrated through the effective operation of Clúid's compliance framework, timely remediation of compliance issues, strong data protection governance, successful completion of assurance activities and continued enhancement of organisational compliance culture.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance and Governance

• Lead organisation-wide initiatives to improve compliance maturity, governance effectiveness and accountability. 
• Influence senior leaders to integrate compliance and regulatory considerations into strategic and operational decision-making. 
• Establish and monitor compliance indicators and recommend interventions where improvements are required. 
• Act as a change enabler, building organisational capability rather than reliance on central compliance oversight.
• Monitor and assess compliance risks, controls, and assurance activities across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and monitoring frameworks that support effective governance and regulatory compliance. 

Data Protection Support and Oversight

• Provide governance oversight of core data protection processes and ensure that appropriate systems, controls and resources are in place for their effective operation. 
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Clúid's data protection framework, ensuring effective governance, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage and support the Data Protection Coordinator, ensuring the effective delivery of day-to-day data protection activities and fostering continuous professional development.
• Support a culture of data protection compliance and accountability across the organisation by building capability, increasing awareness and supporting managers to take ownership of privacy obligations within their business areas.

Compliance Monitoring and Assurance

• Work closely with the Head of Risk to ensure alignment between compliance monitoring and risk management activities.
• Develop and maintain an annual compliance monitoring programme.
• Conduct compliance reviews and testing across business functions.
• Assess adherence to policies, procedures, regulatory requirements and key controls.
• Track management actions arising from reviews and support timely remediation.
• Prepare compliance reports and trend analysis for management and governance committees.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advice

• Provide expert advice and guidance to management and colleagues on data protection, compliance, and governance matters.
• Support informed decision-making through clear risk-based recommendations.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, external advisers, and key stakeholders as required.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to promote compliance and accountability. 
• Carry out other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, and develop direct report, providing clear direction, regular feedback and opportunities for professional growth to build a high-performing and engaged team ensuring effective prioritisation and delivery of key activities 
• Carry out people management responsibilities in accordance with Clúid policies and procedures.
• Set clear goals and performance expectations, supporting individuals to achieve personal, team and organisational goals.
• Identify development needs and create appropriate learning and development plans to enhance technical expertise, regulatory knowledge and leadership capability within the team and support succession planning. 
• Foster accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring team members have the knowledge and capability to meet compliance and data protection requirements.
• Supporting teams to maintain high standards of compliance and data integrity.

Person Specification

• Degree in  Business, Governance, Risk, Compliance, Information Management or related discipline.
• Previous manager level experience in compliance, data protection, governance, risk management or a related field. 
• Experience leading audits, investigations, regulatory reporting, assurance activities and organisational compliance programmes. 
• Demonstrated experience advising and influencing executive and senior leadership teams on complex governance, risk and compliance matters. 
• Experience designing, implementing and embedding organisation-wide governance, risk, compliance or assurance frameworks. 
• Experience providing assurance over organisational controls and operating within governance, risk and compliance (GRC) frameworks. 
• Experience engaging with regulators, external assurance providers and other key stakeholders.

Experience/Qualifications

Desirable Experience 

• Experience within a regulated environment, preferably in the housing, charity, social housing, public sector or not-for-profit sectors. 
• Knowledge of governance and compliance requirements applicable to Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), including housing regulation, data protection, corporate governance and public-sector governance frameworks.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to influence behaviour and drive change without direct authority. 
• Strong organisational development and culture-building capability. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence at executive and senior management level. 
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into sustainable organisational practices and behaviours.
• Strong knowledge of data protection legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of policy development, assurance practices, and organisational governance.
• Strategic thinking and direction setting; Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to analyse complex information and translate it into practical recommendations.

Key Behavioural Skills

• Integrity and professionalism.
• Sound judgement and ethical decision-making.
• Collaboration and relationship building.
• Resilience and adaptability.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and excellence. 

Join Us
At Clúid Housing, you're more than just an employee; you're part of a mission to create lasting social change. If you're ready to contribute to our vision of thriving communities, apply today, and let's make a difference together.