Quality and Risk Officer

Quality and Risk Officer

Santry, Dublin 9
Full-Time | 6 month contract with Possibility of extension

Are you an experienced quality professional ready to take ownership of critical systems and drive best-in-class standards? We're seeking a Quality and Risk Officer to lead quality assurance, risk oversight, and audit management within our certification and verification functions.

About the Role:

As a Quality and Risk Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining and advancing our management systems in line with international standards such as ISO 17021, ISO 17029, and ISO 9001. You'll lead internal audits, manage document control and CAPA systems, support accreditation processes, and ensure robust risk management practices are embedded across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead process improvements, engage with external stakeholders, and support both local and international operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage GHG verification and management systems

• Maintain quality systems in line with ISO 17021 / 17029 standards

• Lead internal audits, accreditation preparation, and follow-up activities

• Act as main liaison for accreditation bodies and regulatory authorities

• Oversee document control, risk reporting, and quality issue investigations

• Chair management review meetings and monitor action follow-up

• Manage competency systems to ensure staff meet technical requirements

• Contribute to organisational risk management and improvement initiatives

• Represent the organisation on external committees

• Support global alignment on certification and verification programmes

What You Bring:

• Degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a scientific discipline

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Management Systems

• Strong knowledge of ISO 17021 and ISO 9001 (ISO 17029 desirable)

• Internal/external audit management experience

• Proficiency in quality improvement tools (e.g. Lean, FMEA, SPC)

• CAPA system experience, including root cause analysis

• Document control and performance metric reporting expertise

• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross-functional team

• Strong leadership and coordination abilities

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact in a systems-critical quality role

• Work in a collaborative, high-performing environment

• Be a key voice in driving quality, risk and audit innovation

• Competitive salary and development opportunities

Why Choose Staffline?

At Staffline, we comprehend the challenges of the job search journey and are equipped with the requisite tools and resources to facilitate your success. As a reputable recruitment agency, we offer a diverse range of permanent and temporary employment solutions across various industry sectors in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

To seize this promising opportunity, kindly reach out to Georgina Roome at our Swords branch directly via email at [email protected] or proceed by clicking the apply button with your up to date CV!