Senior Recruitment Consultant - Healthcare
CV-LibraryH91 A2RF, H91 A2RF Galway, IrelandpermanentPosted: 8 September 2026
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Location: Galway (hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Up to 45k plus commission and Award winning benefits
About the role
We’re hiring an experienced Senior Healthcare Recruitment Consultant to establish, grow and lead a brand-new healthcare recruitment desk in Galway. This is a high-autonomy role for a true 360 recruiter with strong healthcare market knowledge and the drive to build a desk from the ground up.
You’ll take full ownership of client development, candidate delivery and desk strategy, with the opportunity to scale the desk and progress into a leadership position as it grows.
Key responsibilities
Build and manage a new desk including BD, delivery and strategic growth
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition through to placement
Win new clients across hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and homecare providers
Attract and engage nurses, HCAs, allied health professionals and support staff
Oversee vetting, documentation, training records and regulatory requirements
Provide a high-quality service and grow long-term partnerships
Meet and exceed monthly/annual GP targets
Support future hiring/mentoring of junior consultants as the desk expands
Required experience
5+ years’ agency recruitment experience
2+ years’ healthcare recruitment experience (nursing, social care, AHP, health science services)
Proven 360 track record: BD, client management, job intake, sourcing and placements
Strong billing performance
Experience building or growing a desk is highly desirable
Strong knowledge of the Irish healthcare market and compliance
Key skills and attributes
Entrepreneurial mindset and motivated to build something new
Confident in BD (outreach, pitching, winning new clients)
Relationship-driven with strong stakeholder management
Highly organised; comfortable in compliance-heavy environments
Resilient, proactive and thrives in a fast-paced market
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
What we offer
Competitive base salary
Strong commission structure
Autonomy to shape and grow your own desk
Clear progression as the desk scales
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Access to tools, systems and resources to accelerate growth
Additional information
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
If you’re an experienced healthcare recruitment professional who enjoys building relationships, delivering excellent service, and helping healthcare organisations secure the talent they need, we’d love to hear from you — apply now
Location: Galway (hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Up to 45k plus commission and Award winning benefits
About the role
We’re hiring an experienced Senior Healthcare Recruitment Consultant to establish, grow and lead a brand-new healthcare recruitment desk in Galway. This is a high-autonomy role for a true 360 recruiter with strong healthcare market knowledge and the drive to build a desk from the ground up.
You’ll take full ownership of client development, candidate delivery and desk strategy, with the opportunity to scale the desk and progress into a leadership position as it grows.
Key responsibilities
Build and manage a new desk including BD, delivery and strategic growth
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition through to placement
Win new clients across hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and homecare providers
Attract and engage nurses, HCAs, allied health professionals and support staff
Oversee vetting, documentation, training records and regulatory requirements
Provide a high-quality service and grow long-term partnerships
Meet and exceed monthly/annual GP targets
Support future hiring/mentoring of junior consultants as the desk expands
Required experience
5+ years’ agency recruitment experience
2+ years’ healthcare recruitment experience (nursing, social care, AHP, health science services)
Proven 360 track record: BD, client management, job intake, sourcing and placements
Strong billing performance
Experience building or growing a desk is highly desirable
Strong knowledge of the Irish healthcare market and compliance
Key skills and attributes
Entrepreneurial mindset and motivated to build something new
Confident in BD (outreach, pitching, winning new clients)
Relationship-driven with strong stakeholder management
Highly organised; comfortable in compliance-heavy environments
Resilient, proactive and thrives in a fast-paced market
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
What we offer
Competitive base salary
Strong commission structure
Autonomy to shape and grow your own desk
Clear progression as the desk scales
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Access to tools, systems and resources to accelerate growth
Additional information
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
If you’re an experienced healthcare recruitment professional who enjoys building relationships, delivering excellent service, and helping healthcare organisations secure the talent they need, we’d love to hear from you — apply now