VANRATH

VANRATH Est. in 2000, VANRATH is a leading recruitment agency in N.I., connecting top talent with top businesses.

Our expert consultants specialise across multiple sectors, offering confidential, professional support at every stage of the recruitment process. VANRATH are the leading specialist recruitment provider for the IT, Accountancy & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Legal and HR Sectors in Northern Ireland. VANRATH recruit across a full range of disciplines within our specialist sectors, for bot

h permanent and temporary positions. Our recruitment experts are more consultative, more strategic and more connected than any other recruitment agency in Northern Ireland. If you wish to contact VANRATH in relation to your recruitment needs, job opportunities, salary information, or on any other matter, please get in touch via:-


T: 02890 330250
E: [email protected]
W: www.vanrath.com

Last week, we welcomed IQ & Co Ltd into the office to offer free financial health checks for our team. 💷Diane and Gillia...
14/06/2026

Last week, we welcomed IQ & Co Ltd into the office to offer free financial health checks for our team. 💷

Diane and Gillian spent time with us across two days, providing confidential one-to-one chats covering everything from mortgages and pensions to savings, retirement planning, and financial protection.

It was a brilliant opportunity for the team to ask questions, get clarity on their finances, and start thinking more proactively about the future.

A big thank you to for taking the time to support our staff and bring valuable financial guidance directly into the workplace!

Big welcome to Cian France who’s joined the VANRATH team as Senior Recruitment Consultant focusing on Temporary & Contra...
09/06/2026

Big welcome to Cian France who’s joined the VANRATH team as Senior Recruitment Consultant focusing on Temporary & Contract roles within the Built Environment division. 👏

Cian brings nearly 3 years of recruitment experience and will be sitting alongside Chris Haddock (we're so sorry about this Cian) focusing on construction roles.

He’ll also be sitting behind the Operations team, so there’s a strong chance he’ll occasionally fall victim to one of Rebecca’s unexpected arm stretches (Top Tip for you Cian — basically just duck every time you hear the 'Chewbacca' yawn). 🥱

We’re really excited to have him on board and looking forward to seeing the expertise, energy, and experience he’ll bring to the team as we continue to grow our Built Environment offering.

Great to have you on board Cian – looking forward to seeing you get stuck in!

Because the Built Environment sector is so busy ATM, we're still growing our team in this area, specifically for permanent recruitment, so if you want to join Cian France, Chris Haddock, Robert Apps, and the wider VANRATH team, you should get in touch!

We're looking for experienced recruitment specialists or experiences sales experts to join our team. View job opportunity here: https://www.vanrath.com/jobs/vanrath-internal-opportunities

Or for a full confidential chat, contact Rebecca Jama ([email protected] / 028 9030 0250)

08/06/2026

Why are experienced recruiters and sales experts joining VANRATH?

There’s a misconception about recruitment.

A lot of people think it’s transactional. Fill a role, hit a target, move on.
But at VANRATH, that couldn’t be further from the reality.

We’ve built the business over 25+ years on long-term relationships, trust, and genuine partnership with clients across Northern Ireland and beyond.

And that shapes the kind of people who thrive here.

If you’ve worked in recruitment or come from a strong sales background and want more ownership, influence, and long-term career progression, reach out to our team.

Recruitment at VANRATH is about understanding growth plans and helping organisations make better hiring decisions.

“You’re advising companies on how they scale. You’re building long-term relationships and owning a market.”

We know that this type of environment isn’t for everyone — it requires judgement, resilience, and commercial thinking. But for the right people, it’s also one of the most rewarding career moves you can make. We’re looking for ambitious, commercially sharp people who want depth in their career.

“The type of recruiter we’re looking for isn’t someone who just wants to hit a number and move on.”

Over the past few years, we’ve intentionally built a culture focused on flexibility, support, and wellbeing — not just performance.

“For me, it was about progression, a new challenge, the opportunity to earn more money, and a better work-life balance. VANRATH has given me the chance to have success and career progression, without losing that balance outside of work.”

If you're interested in a recruitment career with VANRATH, click here to view open job opportunities: https://www.vanrath.com/jobs/vanrath-internal-opportunities

Or reach out to Rebecca Jama for a fully confidential chat: [email protected] / 028 9033 0250

07/06/2026

The culture at VANRATH explained in less than 2 minutes 😎

When people talk about company culture, it can sometimes sound a bit… copy and paste.

But hearing it directly from the people in the business tells a very different story.

Emma Jayne Bowen joined VANRATH after a career spanning sales, software, TV advertising, phones, and even Mercedes.

Recruitment was completely new to her.

Now, she describes VANRATH as:

✔️ Supportive
✔️ Collaborative
✔️ Flexible
✔️ Fast-paced in the best way
✔️ A place where people genuinely enjoy working

“If you like talking to people and helping people, and working in quite a fast-paced environment, it’s definitely something I’d recommend.”

We’ve spent 25+ years building a business known for strong client relationships, great people, and a culture where performance and wellbeing can actually exist together — and we're growing our team.

We’re particularly interested in speaking with:

• Experienced recruiters

• People with strong sales backgrounds

• Commercial people who enjoy building relationships and helping others

“You have the ability to have a fabulous lifestyle for yourself whilst also never dreading a Monday morning ever again.”

Hybrid working, early finish Fridays, team events, support from leadership, and a genuinely collaborative environment all play a part.

If you’re curious about a move into recruitment — or your next step within it — we’d love to chat.

More info: https://www.vanrath.com/jobs/vanrath-internal-opportunities

Or reach out directly to our Operations Manager, Rebecca Jama ([email protected] / 028 9033 0250)

Last Thursday, a few of the VANRATH team swapped the office for the golf course! ⛳Neil McKibbin (Owner), Ross Stevenson ...
04/06/2026

Last Thursday, a few of the VANRATH team swapped the office for the golf course! ⛳

Neil McKibbin (Owner), Ross Stevenson (Associate Director), Ethan Boylan (Senior Recruitment Specialist) and Michael Peniata (Senior Recruitment Specialist) took part in the Business Fours Belfast event.

Business Fours brings businesses together through golf, creating opportunities for networking, relationship building and team collaboration, all while raising money for great causes. 🏌️‍♂️

Since launching, the organisation and its participants have helped raise more than £1 million for charity, which is an incredible achievement.

The event provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with professionals from a wide range of organisations, strengthen existing relationships and meet new faces in a relaxed setting outside of the usual working day.

It was a brilliant day of golf, networking and supporting worthwhile causes.
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31/05/2026

Less Micromanagement. More Trust. Why Recruiters Choose VANRATH

Jennifer Curran, Senior Tech Recruitment Specialist, shares her experience after working across recruitment agencies both locally and internationally — and why VANRATH stood out.

From less micromanagement and KPI pressure, to more trust, support, flexibility, and freedom to do quality recruitment, Jen gives an honest insight into life at VANRATH and the culture that makes it different.

“During my first 90 days in VANRATH, I felt very supported.”

If you’re an experienced recruiter who feels stuck in the wrong environment, this video is well worth a watch.

👉 Interested in joining VANRATH? Reach out for a confidential chat. (Email [email protected] or call 028 9033 0250)

APPLICATIONS CLOSING THIS TUESDAY! ⚠️VANRATH have partnered with the Police Service of Northern Ireland to recruit their...
24/05/2026

APPLICATIONS CLOSING THIS TUESDAY! ⚠️

VANRATH have partnered with the Police Service of Northern Ireland to recruit their new Director of Strategic Communications & Engagement.

KEY DETAILS:
📍 Location: Belfast
💰 Salary: £88,268 – £97,070 + allowance
🗓 Applications close: Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 3pm

🔗 Apply directly via our website: https://www.vanrath.com/job/strategic-director-of-communications-sdc11-slash-5-slash-26-1778502676

This is a unique opportunity to join the senior leadership team of one of Northern Ireland’s most significant public service organisations, helping to shape how policing communicates, engages and builds trust with communities across the region.

The successful candidate will lead the development of a new Strategic Communications & Engagement Strategy, oversee both internal and external communications, manage key stakeholder relationships, and support the delivery of visible, responsive, community-focused policing.

We’re keen to hear from experienced communications leaders with a proven track record in strategic influence, stakeholder engagement, and leading high-performing teams within complex organisations.

🔗 Apply now directly via our website: https://www.vanrath.com/job/strategic-director-of-communications-sdc11-slash-5-slash-26-1778502676

Last week, the VANRATH team swapped desks for padel courts at Let's Go Hydro … and things got VERY competitive 🎾At one p...
18/05/2026

Last week, the VANRATH team swapped desks for padel courts at Let's Go Hydro … and things got VERY competitive 🎾

At one point, poor Ryan Sykes ended up on the floor after getting pelted with a ball at high speed 😬 No, you absolutely WON'T evidence of this if you swipe to the last photo…

Big congratulations to our joint padel champions: Ross Stevenson, Ethan Boylan & Kevin Roberts 🏆

Not long after, we headed to Smoke BBQ for what can only be described as the meatiest buffet Belfast has ever seen. Sausages, chicken wings, pulled beef, pulled pork, corn on the cob, beans and plenty more. Food was unreal as always 👏

It was a well-earned treat for the team after another brilliant month of hard work, big results and plenty of success across the business.

And the good news? We’re growing 📣

We’re currently hiring Senior Recruitment Consultants at VANRATH. Whether you’re an experienced recruiter or someone coming from a strong sales background looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 028 9033 0250

Or apply directly: https://www.vanrath.com/jobs/vanrath-internal-opportunities

We were proud to sponsor the Women in Tech NI Promotional Challenge Day at St. Malachy's College 🏫The focus of the day w...
17/05/2026

We were proud to sponsor the Women in Tech NI Promotional Challenge Day at St. Malachy's College 🏫

The focus of the day was to encourage more young women to consider careers in tech, while also helping young men understand how they can be active allies in creating a more inclusive industry.

It was a hands-on, energetic day with students taking part in challenges, collaborating in teams, and getting a real sense of what working in tech can look like beyond the classroom.

Our Managing Director, Barbara McKiernan, and Operations Manager, Rebecca Jama, were there on the day, supporting an agenda built around learning by doing — from panel discussions to creating campaigns.

Two brilliant panels brought together voices from across the industry, including Nicola Moloney (Options Technology), Eilis Crickard (SciLeads), Kathryn Lynas-Blunt (Cloudsmith), Catherine McCourt (Aflac), Louise McAteer (ASOS), Lorna McAdoo (Version 1), Pauline Timoney (RoutineRoo), Dr. Pragya Sharma (Gran Lab Ltd.), Beverley Noye BAcc (TP ICAP) and Karen McGuigan (SpiderRock).

The conversations covered career journeys, unexpected skills, and what day-to-day life in tech really looks like, alongside some honest discussion about representation and the importance of allyship in shaping the future of the sector.

What stood out most was the level of engagement from the students — not just in asking questions, but in challenging assumptions and thinking differently about who belongs in tech.

Initiatives like this play an important role in opening doors and broadening perspectives at an early stage.

Thank you to Bethan Coffey for hosting and Clare McGrath for organising the day!

17/05/2026

Thinking about a move into recruitment, or your next step within it?

Dan Orr made the switch after 18 years in sales, joining VANRATH as a Senior Recruitment Specialist — and hasn’t looked back.

Dan was seeking more of a work-life balance than his previous sales career was able to afford him. At the same time, he felt he needed a new challenge that still provided him the option to earn more money and maximise his earning potential.

“The beauty about VANRATH is it gave me all of those options.”

If you’re currently in sales, or already working in recruitment and wondering what else is out there, it might be worth a conversation.

We’re growing our team and keen to speak with ambitious people who want to build a long-term career in recruitment.

Watch Dan’s story below and get a feel for what it’s like to work here.

If it sounds like something you’d be open to exploring, drop Rebecca Jama a message or check out our latest roles: https://lnkd.in/eTiEA88n

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8th Floor, Victoria House, 15-27 Gloucester Street
Belfast
BT14LS

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

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+442890330250

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