We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.
Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth.
We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.
Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.
The Role:
The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate risk management processes are in place to identify, measure, monitor and report their risk profile. The function ensures that an appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) policy and framework designed, implemented and is operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function will also support the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control)
The organisational risk team and resilience team are responsible for the design and implementation of the Organisations Risk and Resilience (Crisis Management / Business Continuity) Frameworks. This includes Organisational Wide Risk Reporting, ARC and Board Risk Reporting, Horizon Scanning, Completing Post Incident/Crisis Reviews, performing scenario testing and cross functional workshops, training and exercises, as well as the activation of Business Continuity & Recovery plans. The team also support live events like coordination of CMT & NECG / GTF membership and the function will also support the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control)
Reporting directly to Document Control Lead in the Resilience and Management Systems team, the Document Controller will be responsible for assisting in the management of the Uisce Éireann Document Control Process.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Day to day operations and maintenance of the Document Management System
Developing and managing the Uisce Éireann Document Framework, including document definitions and hierarchies
Establish, drive and monitor KPI’s associated with the Document Control process
Assist in the completion of Management Systems audits across Uisce Éireann
Proactively drive process improvement for the Document Control process
Investigate innovative ways to meet and exceed Uisce Éireann Documentation requirements
Implementing and reviewing the Document & Record Management process ensuring its compliance with standards and legislation
Support the Organisational Risk & Resilience function in all areas related to Document and Record Control
Manage all document revision programmes with the appropriate stakeholders
Support and guide document developers, reviewers and approvers, including staff, suppliers and contractors
Provide data and reporting on aspects of document management to relevant stakeholders within Uisce Éireann
Develop training material for staff in the use of the Document Management system
Actively promote the culture and benefits of Document Control throughout the business
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the Uisce Éireann Document Control Systems where required
Participate in projects and various working groups as a subject matter expert where required
Identify risks and escalate to Manager when necessary
Manage the procurement process for internationally sourced standards
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business, including but not limited to; Document Control Specialist, Organisational Risk & Resilience function
Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards.
Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives.
Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation.
Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable and or relevant experience
A minimum of 3 years’ Experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable
Experience in the area of people, change management and conflict resolution skills
Experience in encouraging teamwork and knowledge-sharing to enhance team performance. Evidence of motivating colleagues to achieve shared goals and improve outcomes
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and make improvement decisions that benefit the team/communities.
Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements
Ability to proactively identify new areas of improvement and implement new ways to do things.
Experience in taking ownership of safety responsibilities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 28/07/2026
Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
*Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further.
Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.