Enterprise Risk Executive

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Job Title:                            Enterprise Risk Executive

Division/Function:             State Claims Agency

Role Type:                          Hybrid

 

 

The State Claims Agency (SCA) Enterprise Risk Management Unit (ERMU) has an exciting opportunity for an individual wishing to work in the area of risk management. The ERMU, which consists of professionals from engineering, science, public health and life and social science backgrounds, is proactive in identifying and analysing State authorities key strategic and operational risks and working with them to mitigate the associated claims exposures. 

 

www.stateclaims.ie

 

 

Role Summary

 

The successful candidate will engage at both national and local levels with State authorities, including the Health Service Executive (HSE), voluntary healthcare providers, Tusla, the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, the Irish Prison Service, Government Departments, Agencies and Bodies, and selected school sectors. The role involves leading risk management initiatives aimed at preventing incidents or events that could result in claims.

 

A key focus of the role is the prevention of injury to staff, service users, students, members of the public, visitors, contractors, and others. Candidates will also provide specialist advice on property-related risks, including estates, and other State-owned lands and infrastructure.

 

The successful candidate will play a pivotal advisory role across a broad range of areas, including operational risk, corporate governance, indemnity and insurance, health and safety, property and fleet management, fire safety, and environmental management.

 

Client support is delivered through a multifaceted approach, involving close collaboration with State Authorities to assess risk exposure, identify national trends, and develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies. The role typically includes a combination of on-site client engagement, professional advice, and report preparation, supported by flexible hybrid working arrangements.

 

Examples of our work includes:

• The publication of Risk Research Reports focusing on incident and claim trends including Slips, Trips and Falls, Needlestick and Sharps and Violence Harassment and Aggression. 
• Joint National initiatives with the Health and Safety Authority including guidance on the managing health, safety and welfare in post-primary schools, exposure to sensitive content and Work Positive CI a psychosocial risk management process for managing work related stress and critical incident stress.  
• Guidance on Indemnity and Insurance to assist public bodies.
• Guidance on machine guarding, fleet management and statutory inspections.
• Review of radon, asbestos, mould and noise management across State buildings and development of guidance.
• Fire safety management reviews and guidance. Including fire register, emergency planning and risk assessment guidance.
• Government Circulars on Blended working, Management and Maintenance of Accommodation and procurement.

 

Principal Accountabilities

• Providing risk management support and guidance in relation to property, including heritage sites, fleet, and occupational health and safety matters;
• Supporting and participating in on-site visits, inspections, audits and reviews, as appropriate;
• Supporting the development and implementation of safety and risk management initiatives, including those relating to property, fleet and equipment;
• Assisting with the provision of information and guidance on risk management, indemnity and insurance matters, including regulatory requirements, construction, procurement and lease arrangements;
• Reviewing and analysing incident and claims data available on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and assisting in the identification of trends, emerging issues and relevant learning;
• Supporting the collation and sharing of learning from incidents and claims with State authorities and national stakeholders to inform risk mitigation strategies at local and national level;
• Contributing to the development and review of risk management policies, guidance, standards and related materials;
• Supporting the development, organisation and delivery of education, awareness and training programmes;
• Liaising with internal SCA stakeholders and supporting the co-ordination of risk management activities; and
• Providing day-to-day risk management support to client State authorities, including the HSE and voluntary health and social care sector, Irish Prison Service, An Garda Síochána, Defence Forces and Office of Public Works. This includes supporting and participating in on-site visits, inspections, audits and reviews, as appropriate.

 

Knowledge and experience

In order to be considered for this position candidates must have:

 

• A minimum of 3-5 years experience working and leading projects in a relevant area.  
• A degree (NFQ level 8) in science, public health, social science, risk management from a recognised establishment/authority or
• An engineering degree (NFQ level 8), accredited by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent professional engineering body in another jurisdiction.

 

 

The following is desirable:

• A further qualification in fire safety, facilities and/or building management, fleet or equipment management, risk management, occupational health and safety, insurance would be an advantage.
• A knowledge of ISO 31000, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.

 

Skills

 

• Qualitative and quantitative skills.
• Organisational and written skills.
• Exercise discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Diplomacy skills in dealing with different stakeholder needs and demands.
• Candidate must have a valid driving license.

 

Benefits

 

Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including:

• Hybrid work options 
• Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees
• Career average defined benefit pension scheme
• An extensive wellbeing programme 
• A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, International & Multicultural Awareness Team (IMAT), Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more
• Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation

The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.