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Fáilte Ireland
Fáilte Ireland
The Challenge
Fáilte Ireland requires a diverse workforce spanning senior executives, specialised economic analysts, ICT security experts, and regional destination managers. A traditional corporate headhunting approach is neither appropriate nor compliant given public sector transparency rules. The authority faced the challenge of a nationwide skills shortage and the logistical friction of recruiting for geographically dispersed regional roles. The sourcing strategy required building a highly authoritative, legally compliant process under public auditing standards while maintaining a creative, competitive edge to attract passive talent away from lucrative private
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Our Solution
Conscia designed an integrated, fully managed recruitment and executive search service aligned directly with Fáilte Ireland's Strategic Corporate Plan.
Our comprehensive support included:
- Advanced Process Design: Developing compliant, open-market candidate attraction strategies that guarantee fairness, equality, and public probity while expanding international talent reach.
- Employer Value Proposition (EVP) & Marketing: Running keyword-optimised, brand-focused digital marketing campaigns to spotlight Fáilte Ireland as a premier employer across diverse media streams.
- Bespoke Assessment Centres: Setting up customised psychometric, competency-based, and situational testing matrices tailored for high-level executive and culturally significant roles.
- Strategic Compensation and Governance: Providing advanced salary surveying, compensation analysis, and strict advisory support regarding employment law and GDPR data protection.
- Onboarding & Retention Systemisation: Architecting a robust, evaluative onboarding and probation process to mitigate early-stage attrition and track long-term strategic alignment.
Recruitment Impact & Results
Conscia has successfully managed a vast portfolio of permanent and temporary campaigns since 2018, maintaining a 100% fill rate across critical operational pillars:
- Executive & Regional Leadership: Appointed the Head of Regional Development (IAE), Head of Short Term Lets, Head of Tourism Careers, Head of Digitalisation, and Head of Climate Action.
- Specialised Management & Finance: Secured pivotal leaders including the ICT Operations Manager, Information Security Manager, Manager of Inclusive Tourism, Human Resources Manager, and Finance Managers.
- Frontline Destination & Environmental Sourcing: Successfully placed numerous regional officers across Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, and the Dublin Region, alongside specialised Just Transition and Climate Action Officers.
The Outcome
- Through our dedicated partnership, Conscia has successfully built resilient capacity within Fáilte Ireland's national and regional infrastructure. By introducing advanced assessment methodologies, robust localised attraction strategies, and high-level public sector governance, we have empowered the authority with the specialised skill base required to fulfill its socio-economic and environmental obligations, ensuring Ireland’s tourism economy continues to thrive sustainably.
Why Partner With Us
At Conscia Talent, we’re redefining recruitment—cutting through the noise to deliver results where others fall short. We work alongside you every step of the way, with a straightforward, no-nonsense approach built on trust, transparency, and commitment.
With a 98% fill rate at a fraction of the cost, our results speak for themselves. Partner with us to experience a smarter, more effective way to hire.
