Recruitment Consultant – Irish Market (Energy, Infrastructure & Data)

Barker Black Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment leader in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive 360 Recruitment Consultant to manage a growing desk focused on the Irish market. This role involves handling the full recruitment lifecycle, building long-term partnerships, and ensuring high-quality recruitment solutions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in recruitment, strong relationship-building skills, and will thrive in a consultative environment. Comprehensive training, competitive salary, and hybrid working options are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development programmes

Highly competitive salary

Private healthcare

23 days annual leave

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience in energy, engineering, life sciences, or data centre sectors is preferred.
• Strong consultative approach in relationship building.
• Ability to develop business through warm outreach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a 360 desk focused on the Irish market.
• Build trust-based relationships with clients and candidates.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle.

Skills

Proven experience as a 360 Recruitment Consultant

Strong relationship-building skills

Confident engaging with senior stakeholders

Excellent written communication

Self-motivated and organized

Education

Graduate or graduate-calibre

Job description

Join a global recruitment leader and take ownership of a growing desk focused on the Irish market. Our client is seeking a proactive, relationship‑driven 360 Recruitment Consultant who can manage the full recruitment lifecycle while steadily developing opportunities across Ireland.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building long‑term partnerships, delivering high‑quality recruitment solutions, and growing a desk through credibility, consistency, and market expertise rather than heavy outbound sales.

About the Client

Our client is a world‑class recruitment organisation operating across construction, infrastructure, energy, power, life sciences, and renewables. As part of a Fortune 500 group listed on the US Stock Exchange, they offer a global platform, exceptional training, and a strong culture of internal progression. They are now expanding their London team with a consultant dedicated to the Irish market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a 360 desk focused on the Irish market
• Build strong, trust‑based relationships with clients and candidates
• Develop new opportunities through warm outreach, referrals, and market engagement
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for mid‑to‑senior‑level roles
• Source, interview, and assess high‑quality candidates
• Deliver a best‑in‑class candidate and client experience
• Work to agreed financial and activity targets
• Attend industry networking events and represent the brand professionally

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a 360 Recruitment Consultant (ideally within energy, engineering, life sciences, or data centre sectors)
• Strong relationship‑building skills with a consultative approach
• Comfortable developing business through warm conversations and market presence
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders
• Excellent written communication and strong attention to detail
• Self‑motivated, organised, and driven to achieve results
• Graduate or graduate‑calibre

What’s on Offer

• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Highly competitive salary + uncapped, no‑threshold commission
• Incentive schemes and global award opportunities
• Private healthcare and pension plan
• Early‑finish Fridays
• 23 days annual leave rising to 28, plus bank holidays
• Strong internal progression culture
• Vibrant office socials : quarterly nights out, charity events, manager lunches
• Hybrid working (1–2 days remote per week)