Public Sector
Our specialist team of 12 Public Sector recruiters are equipped with local, national and international expertise. Our team have managed 200+ public sector recruitment campaigns throughout Ireland.
Sigmar Public Sector Recruitment Division provides a wide range of recruitment solutions to our Public Sector clients. Our team is trained in the CPSA Codes of Practice and consists of qualified occupational assessors, Prince2 Project Managers and Public Sector Recruitment Specialists. Sigmar is a CPSA approved recruitment agency.
Our staff are fully trained in accordance with CPSA standards in recruitment and selection by the former head of the Public Appointments Service
First approved recruitment agency by the Commission for Public Sector Appointments
Appointed executive assessment panellist to the Public Appointments Service
Successful track record in completing some of the highest profile, most complex public sector projects
Our team includes a number of qualified psychometric assessors
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We recruit for all areas of the Irish Public Service:
Civil Service
Defence sector
Education sector
Justice sector
Health sector
Local authorities
Non-Commercial State Agencies (NCSAs)
We also offer tailored service solutions including:
Public Sector Executive Search
Contingency Recruitment Services
Panel Interviewing Specialists
Outsourced Contract Service Management
Employer Branding (including building career microsites)
On-site Recruitment Specialists
Managed Recruitment Projects
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
Graduate Programme Design & Execution
Assessment Centre (individual & group) design and delivery
Outsourced Payroll Management
Advertised Search
Application tracking system
Application screening and shortlisting
Psychometric Testing
Annual Salary Benchmarking (and on request)
Public Sector Hiring FAQ.
Why partner with Sigmar for public sector recruitment?
Sigmar combines deep public sector understanding with proven delivery across government, health, education and local authorities. You get specialist recruiters, compliant processes and access to talent that fits both the brief and the public-service ethos. We balance pace with rigour, so roles are filled correctly, not just quickly. Talk to our public sector team to discuss current needs.
Does Sigmar have proven experience with public bodies and frameworks?
Yes. We work with central government departments, agencies, hospitals, local authorities and education providers across Ireland. We are active on key public sector frameworks and understand audit, SLAs and reporting obligations. This experience means fewer risks, smoother approvals and a partner your stakeholders already recognise.
Which public sector positions can Sigmar help fill?
Sigmar works with government departments, agencies, local authorities, healthcare, and education providers to recruit skilled professionals across key functions.
We source both temporary and permanent talent in administration, finance, HR, IT, procurement, project management, communications, and specialist technical areas. As an approved supplier on public sector frameworks, we ensure every appointment is handled with full compliance, transparency and efficiency.
How do Sigmar ensure compliance, transparency and equality?
All of our recruitment activity follows public procurement and equality legislation. We apply clear, documented processes, maintain full audit trails and use objective, criteria-based shortlisting. Every stage is transparent, traceable and ready for internal or external review. Our team can also align with your organisation’s specific governance or framework requirements.
Can Sigmar support urgent or short-term staffing needs in the public sector?
Yes. Our dedicated public sector team manages urgent and short-term requirements with speed and precision. We maintain a pool of pre-screened professionals who can start at short notice, ensuring essential services continue without disruption. All placements follow public sector compliance and screening standards.