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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Bord Gais Energy

Cork, IEonsitePosted Jun 5, 2026

About the role

Join Us

Bord Gáis Energy has been powering the nation’s homes and businesses for 50 years. Today we are evolving from a utility supplier to a total energy solutions provider – combining trusted gas and electricity expertise with a growing portfolio of net zero products and services. We are at the forefront of Ireland’s energy transition strengthening energy security and helping customers moves to a low carbon future. Ardrar Ltd, recently acquired by Bord Gáis Energy (part of Centrica plc), is scaling rapidly as a leading provider of solar solutions across Ireland.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth business, leveraging the strength of an established and trusted brand, Bord Gáis Energy, in the Irish market, backed by an international energy group (Centrica Plc).

Your Team (Ardrar Ltd – A Bord Gáis Energy Company)

Ardrar Ltd, part of the Bord Gáis Energy family, is one of Ireland’s fastest-growing providers of smart, sustainable energy solutions. We combine the agility of a rapidly scaling, technology-led business with the strength and reach of an established brand and energy leader in the Irish market

Employment Terms

This role is employed by Ardrar Ltd, which operates under separate terms and conditions to Bord Gáis Energy. Together we’re helping homes, farms and businesses cut costs, reduce emissions, and transition to cleaner energy.

The Role

Ardrar Ltd, trading as Bord Gáis Energy, and part of the Centrica Group, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the next phase of transformation as we accelerate our transition to a more sustainable energy future.

What you’ll be doing

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will support end to end recruitment activities, primarily focused on sourcing, screening, and coordinating skilled trades and subcontractor resources. You will play a key role in keeping recruitment moving at pace by owning candidate coordination, compliance, and recruitment administration, while also getting hands on with sourcing, events, and stakeholder engagement.

This is a full time temporary role, offered on an initial 9 month contract, with the potential to be extended or made permanent for the right candidate.

Key Accountabilities

Support end to end recruitment activities for crews, subcontractors, and operational roles

Proactively source candidates via databases, referrals, direct outreach, and industry lists

Screen candidates and coordinate interviews with hiring managers

Act as a confident point of contact for candidates, including tradespeople and subcontractors

Coordinate and support recruitment days, supplier engagement events, and workforce campaigns

Coordinate and attend recruitment trade shows and industry events

Support end to end planning and execution of recruitment events, including logistics, candidate engagement, and follow up

Liaise with suppliers and partners to ensure recruitment demand is met

Manage and develop strong stakeholder relationships, including close collaboration with UK based partners

Support contract issuing, onboarding, and compliance checks

Maintain accurate recruitment records, trackers, and reporting

Handle general recruitment administration including inbox management, scheduling, and document tracking

Ensure a positive, professional candidate experience at all stages

Skills & Experience

Here’s what we’re looking for

Experience in recruitment coordination, recruitment administration, or a junior recruiter role

Confidence dealing with tradespeople, subcontractors, and busy operational stakeholders

Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

Experience supporting high volume or operational recruitment is an advantage

Personal Attributes

A “can do” attitude is non negotiable

Confident, resilient, and comfortable picking up the phone

Comfortable dealing with strong personalities

Proactive, adaptable, and solutions focused

Team player who is happy to support wherever needed

Why should you apply?

This is your chance to shape Ireland’s clean energy future. You’ll work in a fast-growing business, collaborate with top talent, and accelerate your development every step of the way. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth business with the backing of a national energy leader with a trusted heritage brand, Bord Gáis Energy is part of Centrica plc, a leading international energy and services company. Benefit from the scale, investment, and expertise of the Bord Gáis Energy / Centrica Group.

Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.

Pay: €35,000.00-€45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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