Public Sector

Your Recruitment Partner

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 

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.

Because we combine sector expertise, knowledge of regulatory constraints, and the ability to deliver quickly. Our approach is both human, structured, and results-oriented. We act as a trusted partner for public institutions, with a clear commitment: providing the right talents, at the right time, in the right framework.

Yes, Sigmar has been working for many years with government bodies, public agencies, hospitals, local authorities, and educational institutions. We understand the specific requirements of the public sector, particularly in terms of compliance, transparency, and equal opportunities, and we address them with rigor.

At Sigmar Recruitment, we work closely with public sector bodies to source a wide range of talent across multiple disciplines. We have experience recruiting for both temporary and permanent roles, including:

  • Administrative and Clerical Staff (e.g. executive officers, administrators, PAs)
  • Finance and Accounting Professionals (e.g. accountants, finance officers, payroll specialists)
  • HR and Recruitment Specialists
  • IT and Digital Professionals (e.g. helpdesk, developers, project managers)
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Roles
  • Project and Programme Managers
  • Legal, Compliance and Governance Experts
  • Engineering and Technical Professionals
  • Communications and Marketing Specialists

We are an approved supplier to many public sector frameworks and understand the compliance, transparency, and service level requirements involved in public appointments.

We have experience in regulated environments and commit to providing clear documentation, transparent follow-up, and complete traceability of each mission. Our consultants are trained in public sector governance standards.

Yes, we have teams dedicated to urgent and short-term needs. With our database of immediately available talents, we can quickly mobilize qualified and referenced profiles to respond to a peak in activity, an unexpected leave, or a specific skills requirement.

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