Governance & Risk Manager (Board Secretary)
About Your New Employer
Join the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA), a pivotal public sector organisation established in 2021 to safeguard governance and stability across Ireland’s social and affordable housing sector.
AHBRA ensures strong governance, performance, and transparency for voluntary and co-operative housing bodies, supporting substantial public investment and reassuring tenants, investors, and government stakeholders.
Enjoy a dynamic city-centre office environment near Merrion Square, Dublin 2, with easy access via public transport and a commitment to blended/flexible work policies (up to 60% remote).
About Your New Job
As the Governance & Risk Manager (Board Secretary), you will:
Lead the Governance and Compliance team, overseeing corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls across AHBRA.
Serve as Board Secretary, coordinating timely, high-quality reporting and information to the Board and its Committees.
Develop and manage robust governance frameworks in line with sector regulations and best practices.
Ensure compliance with statutory governance reporting; manage audit processes and facilitate risk workshops.
Provide specialist advisory and technical guidance to senior management and the Board, supporting key decisions and ensuring alignment with evolving legislation.
Work closely with the Senior Management Team and lead the team’s professional engagement and development.
What Skills You Need
Relevant third-level or professional qualification (minimum Level 7 NFQ).
Minimum 5 years’ experience in governance, risk, or compliance-focused roles.
Proven ability to prepare high-level reports/papers for Boards or oversight bodies.
Demonstrable expertise in developing policies, procedures, and risk registers.
Strong people management and leadership skills.
Desirable:
Experience with internal audit cycles and working in the housing, not-for-profit, financial, or public-sector regulatory context.
Excellent written and verbal communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
What's on Offer
Salary: €60,611 – €78,795, public sector pay with incremental progression.
Benefits: Permanent pensionable position, 25 days annual leave (increasing with tenure), flexible working hours, strong professional development support, dynamic and interactive work environment.
Up to 60% remote working available, modern office, Tax Saver travel tickets, Bike to Work Scheme, and career progression opportunities.
What's Next
Apply now by submitting your application via the online portal at AHBRAJobs.com by 12 pm, 11th May 2026.
If this job isn’t quite right—or you’re interested in similar roles—please get in touch. For queries, email: ahbrajobs@sigmar.ie.
Act promptly for your chance to shape governance excellence in Ireland’s social housing sector!
