DOWNLOAD GRAI ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE CANDIDATE BOOKLET HERE.pdf
DOWNLOAD GRAI ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE APPLICATION FORM HERE.docx
The GRAI is seeking to appoint Assistant Directors of Compliance (Assistant Principal Officer - Standard Scale) .
The role of Assistant Director of Compliance in the recently established Gambling Regulatory Authority is an exciting and challenging, senior position which requires candidates with demonstrably excellent analytical, planning & design and implementation skills and experience. The successful candidates will report to the Director of Compliance. They will assist in the ongoing work of setting standards across a range of Gambling Sectors, implementing the Consumer Protection provisions of the Act. They will have a key role in designing the compliance function, based on international best practice.
- Support the development, implementation, and operational rollout of Standards, Guidance and Codes of Practice for the gambling industry, including stakeholder consultations, EU consultations (TRIS), associated statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Lead on the research, implementation and resourcing of best practice compliance monitoring, specialist audits, and inspection processes to ensure adherence to the Gambling Regulation Act, Codes of Practice, and related regulations.
- Plan, co-ordinate and lead multiple programmes of inspections, manage and oversee periodic thematic inspections, compliance reviews, and audit, ensuring findings are robust, evidence based and enforceable.
- Review inspection findings, ensure appropriate follow-up actions are taken and escalate significant compliance issues as required.
- Work collaboratively with the Directors of Compliance and Enforcement, and the Compliance & Enforcement Committee to take proportionate action in a legally robust manner.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have/demonstrate in your application form that you meet the following essential criteria:
- A third-level degree (minimum Level 8 on the NFQ) in a relevant discipline such as Audit, business administration, regulatory compliance, project management, Accountancy or Law.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in compliance, regulation, inspections, or complaints handling, including at least 3 years at a managerial level.
- Proven experience in the effective leadership of teams and successfully managing complex operational functions.
- Demonstrable experience in effectively planning, overseeing or conducting inspections or audit-type activities of large organisations.
- Experience in working to deliver at scale with contracted or specialist service providers.
- Experience in public sector, including familiarity with government processes, legislation, regulatory frameworks, and public service values.
- Experience in establishing new or scaling up / modernising existing regulatory or inspection functions.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and facilitate fair outcomes.
The GRAI will be making two appointments at this time and also forming a panel. Successful applicants will be placed on a panel for a period of up to 18 months, from which GRAI may fill future vacancies for Assistant Director of Compliance or similar roles (Assistant Principal Officer - Standard Scale).
Conscia will be managing all aspects of the recruitment process on behalf of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland.
Applications should be made via this page by clicking Apply for Job and attaching a completed Application Form , downloadable at the link above and below:
DOWNLOAD GRAI ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE CANDIDATE BOOKLET HERE.pdf
DOWNLOAD GRAI ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE APPLICATION FORM HERE.docx
Your application must be submitted not later than 3pm (Irish time) on Monday 9th March 2026.
If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 24 hours of applying, please email: grai@consciatalent.com
