Technical Recruiter

emagine; Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

emagine is seeking an experienced Recruiter for a 7-month contract to source, attract and manage talent across IT, engineering, data, digital and PMO roles. The role requires onsite work in Cork or Dublin weekly and close collaboration with hiring managers to ensure a smooth recruitment process.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical recruitment, strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills, and familiarity with OGP procurement frameworks, delivering high-quality outcomes in both

Qualifications

• 5+ years' recruitment experience across technical IT, digital, or PMO functions.
• Proven experience delivering recruitment solutions to public and private sector clients.
• Familiarity with OGP or similar procurement frameworks and compliance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment for roles across technical disciplines (IT, engineering, data, digital) and PMO functions (Project Managers, Business Analysts, Portfolio/Programme Support, Change & Governance roles).
• Conduct thorough role scoping and job briefings to capture both technical and organisational context.
• Source, screen, and shortlist candidates using innovative and compliant sourcing strategies.
• Prepare high-quality candidate packs, CV summaries, and competency-based assessment notes.
• Coordinate and prepare candidates for interviews, ensuring a positive and informed experience.
• OGP Framework – technical writing skills would be highly desirable.

Skills

Recruitment

IT Recruitment

Stakeholder Management

Interviewing

Sourcing

Candidate Assessment

Job description

Due to maternity leave, we are looking for an experienced Recruiter to join our team for a 7-month contract. You will play a key role in sourcing, attracting and managing talent across a range of positions, working closely with hiring managers and candidates to ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process.

Our Sourcing team is the core of our business.

This is where we ensure the right match between our clients' needs and the requirements of our consultants. From searching and finding the right candidate to ensuring that the IT Professionals profiles we provide to our clients reflect the high quality that is known for.

This role requires the consultant to be based onsite in either our Cork or Dublin office weekly.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment for roles across technical disciplines (IT, engineering, data, digital) and PMO functions (Project Managers, Business Analysts, Portfolio/Programme Support, Change & Governance roles).
• Conduct thorough role scoping and job briefings to capture both technical and organisational context.
• Source, screen, and shortlist candidates using innovative and compliant sourcing strategies.
• Prepare high-quality candidate packs, CV summaries, and competency-based assessment notes.
• Coordinate and prepare candidates for interviews, ensuring a positive and informed experience.
• OGP Framework – technical writing skills would be highly desirable.

Requirements

• 5+ years' recruitment experience across technical, IT, digital, or PMO functions.
• Proven experience delivering recruitment solutions to both public and private sector clients.
• Familiarity with OGP or similar procurement frameworks and associated compliance expectations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong competency-based interviewing and candidate assessment capability.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a structured, process-driven environment.
• Expert knowledge of all interview, assessment, and selection techniques.
• Ability to conduct interviews with the candidate to assess candidate fitment and communication skills.
• Knowledge of trends in the IT market.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build relationships with others.