Ashling Harrison is CEO of Search Talent which she formed in June 2019. Ashling has 32 years of experience in recruitment and has worked across most industries in her time but most recently would be valued for her work with Sales, Marketing and Executive Search assignments. Owing to Ashling’s deep connections in Irish Industry it has allowed Search Talent to hit the ground running as a start up with many of her team having worked with her in the past before joining her again. Ashling has a Degree in Management and is the Exclusive Partner of ERI an international network that gives extensive reach to Search Talent internationally.

Ben Lillington-Lester is Search Talents Chief Operating Officer, managing day-to-day operations across the business alongside the CEO. He has a strong background in the Real Estate sector having spent 15 years running a number of successful Estate Agency branches in both the UK and Ireland. His primary role at Search Talent is to ensure our fantastic group of recruiters deliver the highest quality of service on time every time. Ben is highly organised and is responsible for Search Talent’s training, onboarding ongoing learning and development. Much of Search Talent’s rapid growth can be attributed to Ben, and he is commonly perceived as being an all-around “good” guy.

Chris Alves is Search Talent's Operations Manager. Chris is the backbone of Search Talent and looks after a wide range of functions for the Company. From the quality of our documentation, GDPR, Systems, Finance, Training and Human Resources, Chris is behind the Search Talent machine and keeps all the companies wheels turning. Chris has a degree in Business Administration and Management and worked internationally as an analyst before joining the recruitment industry four years ago. Chris is very much the person in the organisation that brings the energy and light into the Company and is a key influence to our great culture.

Chris is also our Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Andressa joined Search Talent to assist with our back-office functions and to support our operations manager. She is fully immersed in our Human resource function, compliance, IT, and administration. Our recruiters rely on Andressa to fix problems, help them to market their services, and make the recruitment process seamless.Previously She worked as an administrator in a busy medical centre where she was a valuable resource in process, reports, and all things organisational. Andressa has a degree in production engineering and is a passionate advocate of humanitarian services.

Josh joined the Search Talent team in 2021 and works as the right-hand man to our Commercial Director Ben Lillington-Lester. Previously Josh was a manager in the sports industry as well as having been involved in a number of his own business ventures. Josh has an entrepreneurial spirit which was evident at a young age when he reached the finals of Junior Dragons Den. He is one of our strongest researchers able to find that “unicorn” candidate in real estate that nobody else can find and attract. As a team member and senior consultant to our candidates, Josh is famed for his sense of humour, positivity, and attention to detail.You will find Josh in the Gym on a high-altitude cycle training circuit in his spare time.

Zoe is one of our recruitment degree programme students who has committed to the art of Search and Selection. She works in our Real Estate division, recruiting across all levels of the property industry. Before joining Search Talent, Zoe worked extensively across the hospitality and retail sectors. Her sunny and outgoing personality perfectly complements her work sourcing and selecting the best real estate talent. Zoe enjoys singing, dancing and drama and has won numerous awards for her performances in drama.

Declan is a Senior Level Technology Recruitment Professional with strong commercial and business acumen across multiple industries. He has extensive experience working closely with C-suite and HR leaders to successfully hire the best people for their teams. Over 20 years’ specialising mainly in the UK/Irish IT recruitment marketplace, focussing on effective talent attraction strategies and recruiting processes for those businesses & organisations that he partners with. His key areas of specialisation are recruiting:IT Directors / Heads of IT / Software Engineering Managers / CIO’s / CTO’s Senior Level Software & Web Development / Technical & Solutions Architects Data / BI / Analytics / Data ScientistsInfrastructure / InfoSec / CyberSec Business Transformation / Change Managers / Service Delivery / Business Analysts Project Management / Programme Managers.Declan has previously managed large teams of recruiters both in the UK and Ireland and has a very high ratio of interviews to hire. Declan is passionate about football, both soccer and Gaelic, not just supporting his team but spending his spare time coaching young players and supporting many football charities. He also enjoys a round of golf when the opportunity arises.

Jess is part of our experienced Accountancy and Finance team at Search Talent, having worked previously for a year and a half within the industry. Before finding her true passion for her carer in recruitment, Jess spent ten years in sales, with a number of these years within the Insurance industry. She prides herself on being extremely efficient and agile in delivery to her clients. Aside from being an experienced recruiter, she is an APA qualified through her years in the Insurance industry. Jess has a newfound hobby in her spare time of experimenting in the kitchen and recreating classic recipes.

Alex joined Search Talent as part of his Undergraduate Degree in Recruitment. Before this, Alex spent one year in the Army, where he learnt the art of discipline, team importance, and hard work, which he brings to our company. He also has qualifications in business. Alex has a keen and genuine interest in technology and emerging technologies; this, coupled with his fluency in Romanian, means he can spend time in both our Romanian operations and our Dublin base, where he is located. In his spare time, he is a member of the South Dublin Panthers ( American Football ), has a black belt in Karate and enjoys a range of sporting activities.

Tiarnan works in our IT Division where he specialises in sourcing and selecting a wide range of Developers and IT professionals.He has a real passion and interest in IT and the ever-developing emerging technologies. Originally from the Achill Islands Tiarnan completed his Degree in Sports and Exercise from the University of Limerick, a Degree programme which is close to his heart as an Avid GAA and Football player.

Conor holds a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management and has a background of working in several fast-paced industries. One of his previous roles was working as a Sales Team Lead, which gave him a deep appreciation for commercials. He has also worked for Google in their logistics field, gaining a lot of experience and insight into working for a global company and what kind of standards are expected. He specialises in recruiting IT professionals in multiple disciplines for Search Talent, and IT is very much a subject close to his heart. When he is not sourcing and selling his clients USP’s, you will find him avidly involved in GAA activities

At Search Talent, we are very proud to have Peter Fahy heading our Capital Markets Division. Peter has over 20 years' experience in recruitment working with investment banking clients all over the world. He speaks French and Italian and historically has had great success in global markets. His educational background speaks for itself as he holds an MBA from Bocconi in Milan, which he completed on exchange at the top-ranked Kellogg School of Management in Chicago. Peter initially graduated in Commerce at UCD, during which he spent a year in Paris on an Erasmus Scholarship at ESCP Business School.Peter is highly valued at Executive Search and can find extremely sought-after investment professionals most recently placing professionals across the UK, Paris, and Nordic regions. His deep understanding of investment markets is second to none and his passion for the area only strengthens his relationships with C- Level executives and senior candidates.When Peter is not immersed in financial markets, he is a prolific writer who has finished two books, one on recruitment and another in fiction.

Enda Connolly heads up the Legal Recruitment section for Search Talent. Enda has more than 15 years of experience in recruiting and has worked throughout his career across many industries before finding his true calling in Legal recruitment. Enda has many testimonies from candidates who find that he always goes beyond their expectations of a recruiter. He is revered for his consultative approach, the time and care he puts into his profession, and his excellent career advice that he shares freely with his candidates.

David began his law career after completing his certificate in Criminal Law at Dublin Institute of Technology in the Republic of Ireland. Eager to expand his knowledge, David went on to achieve a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Law and Society at Dublin City University. David got his master’s degree in Corporate and Financial Law at Kingston University in the UK . He is a Barrister at Law at the Bar of Ireland and also a member of the Institute of Paralegals in the UK and The New York City Paralegal Association. David has a broad range of legal skills and an in-depth knowledge of the law. He has practised in many areas of law in a paralegal capacity such as Constitutional Rights, Criminal, Corporate, Insurance and Human Rights. He now brings his wealth of experience to Search Talent and puts it to good use in screening and selecting Ireland’s top legal talent.He is also a keen sportsman running long distances as well as actively participating in the GAA.

Tim is one of our extremely qualified Legal Recruitment Consultants. He is drawing on the skills and knowledge obtained during his years of working in the legal field in the city of  London, combined with the experience he gained while managing and recruiting for businesses in Colombia. He conducts customized searches for legal personnel in Dublin and the rest of Ireland, giving companies and candidates confidence that their hiring needs are being met every time.Tim is an outdoor enthusiast with a particular passion for hiking. He also has an LLB in Criminal Law and Human Rights as well as possessing a Bar Vocational Course. Tim is fluent in Spanish having spent ten years living and working in Columbia.

Ashley joined Search Talent, having spent the last ten years in the Irish Air Corps. During this time, he was deployed in Syria as part of the United Nations Disengagement Force. During his service in the Air Corps, Ashley undertook his Degree in Law, obtaining a 2:1 and achieved valuable work experience in two Irish Law firms. Ashley intends on sitting his Bar exams as an additional layer to his legal knowledge which will assist his recruitment career in consulting and advising Law firms and candidates in the Search Process. Outside studying and work, he enjoys a wide range of sporting activities.

David is the latest addition to our expanding and deeply qualified Legal team. He has a degree in Law from DCU and successfully sat his FE1 Solicitor entrance exams.David's communication and interpersonal skills have led him to the recruitment industry, enabling him to marry these skills with his interest in law. David has previously worked in two law firms gaining exposure to all areas of the legal profession. He was a brand ambassador for DCU, a class representative in his law class, and the DCUFM radio presenter. David enjoys public speaking and basketball when he is not recruiting.

Sarah has had a meteoric rise in her career in Search Talent due to her consistent delivery to clients. She is now Divisional Manager and leads the Sales & Marketing team, and she also ensures that the quality and consistency of our services are maintained. Sarah joined Search Talent whilst completing her undergraduate degree in Recruitment, a commitment to the profession that she will shortly complete.Her clients range from SaaS software companies to marketing agencies to engineering industries. She has recruited across various sectors, finding salespeople from the SDR level to Director.She has more than three years of experience working in the hospitality industry, honing her people and customer care skills. She has studied management and digital marketing and is completing her qualification CIPD. Sarah is a self-confessed water baby, and in her spare time, you will find her on the beach with her two dogs.

Robbie has a wealth of recruitment experience, both in-house and agency. He also has a personal background in sales, reaching management levels within the Telecommunications industry. Robbie has proven results in recruiting salespeople in the Telecommunications, Information Technology, Fashion, Retail and FMCG industries. In less than one year, he has placed 155 salespeople showing his expertise in finding incredible sales talent. He holds a 2:1 Degree in Business Management and Human Resources, and when he is not finding great sales talent, you may find him working on his rare plants' collections or volunteering for Dogs Trust.

Matthew qualified in acting and theatre studies from Trinity college and since then has worked in Event planning and retail management. Having previously worked in sales, Matthew truly understands what can make the difference between a good and a great sales professional. He has fantastic customer skills and, naturally, with his interest in performing arts, is a skilled communicator and ideal to work with artful sales and marketing personalities. Matthew still acts in his spare time and enjoys various sporting activities such as cooking, Running, Skating and Horse Riding

Sofia is an Italian Native who moved to Dublin in 2019 and now works for the Search Talent's Multilingual Division. She can test Italian Fluency as well as speak perfect English herself. Sofia is qualified in administration, finance and marketing and has worked in several countries, including Italy, France and now Ireland. She understands what it takes to move to a new country, and her experiences of this do not go unnoticed by candidates who are considering relocating.Sofia's natural charm and work ethic are endearing to candidates who trust her to find them the right move every time. She is a country girl at heart, and when she is not working, you will find her exploring nature somehow.

Philip joined Search Talent, having spent the last year recruiting in the Civil Engineering and Construction Industry. Whilst he enjoyed his time recruiting in these fields, he found his true calling recruiting for Search Talents  Sales and Marketing professionals. He has found recruiting salespeople very natural to his abilities, having spent time as a sales developer for the US markets.Philip has a Master's in Business and a Degree in Psychology. His interests outside of work are naturally sporting, with GAA being his number one sport to play.

Mark has joined us with a deep understanding and appreciation for the medical industry. He worked as a sales and marketing manager for the last 15 years selling into both the medical care community and as a pharmaceutical Sales professional himself. Mark has vast connections nationwide having sold to both medical and nursing professionals and has worked with them to the point where he has been invited to be present at surgeries and advise on patient handling.He builds his reputation from being absolutely trustworthy and would list his strengths around delivery of highest levels of service and professionalism.Mark builds instant rapport with anyone who encounters him and will work as hard for his candidates as he will for his clients.Mark recruits in our Doctors team and has a personal interest in community care.

Cornelia has over 10 years of experience with talent attraction and management and leads our rapidly expanding Romanian office. She holds a Degree in Social Sciences and a Master's in HR Management. Aside from being a skilled recruiter, Cornelia is a rounded and respected HR professional.She is most valued as an Executive Search Recruiter, an inspiring and passionate leader, skilled in permanent placement and contracting projects. The most relevant industries she is linked with are: Engineering & Manufacturing, Business Services, Retail, Sales & Marketing, E-commerce, Automotive, Construction & Property, and Information Technology Services.Her career history includes relevant roles like: HR Manager, Senior HR Business Partner, Talent Manager or Recruitment Manager; she has worked for staffing agencies and client companies.Being highly personable, she thrives at bringing out the best in people, working passionately to serve her clients and candidates. Cornelia has excellent market knowledge and a broad business network; persistent and resilient, she has the right positive mindset and will not stop until the best outcome is achieved.

Anca has over 15 years of experience with talent attraction and management. She holds a Degree in Psychology and Sociology and a Master's in Psychotherapy specialisation in Hypnosis. Aside from being a skilled recruiter, Anca is a rounded and respected HR professional. She is most valued as an Executive Search Recruiter and Career Consultant skilled in permanent placement and contracting projects. The most relevant industries she is linked to are Finance, Engineering & Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction & Property, Business Services, Retail, and Information Technology Services. Her career history includes relevant roles like Senior HR Consultant, Recruitment Manager, Project Manager and RPO Manager. Being highly personable, she thrives at bringing out the best in people, working passionately to serve her clients and candidates. Anca has excellent market knowledge and a broad business network. She has the right positive mindset and will not stop until the best outcome is achieved. In her spare time, Anca is a professional therapist and donates her time to charity.

Bianca is based in Search Talent Romania and is focused on IT recruitment both contract and permanent. Previously she worked in the recruitment industry as a Program Manager for a U.S. company also operating in Romania. Bianca is truly a people person and able to build strong relationships with both clients and candidates due to her interpersonal skills and her extensive knowledge of technology. Bianca graduated with a Masters's degree in Engineering which is particularly relevant to all engineering and system integration topics. She has much success in placing people within Microsoft technologies and DevOps and in her spare time is always researching the latest technologies

Florentina is part of Search Talent’s extremely busy sales and Multilingual team. Originally from Romania Florentina services our clients in Ireland and Internationally. She has a primary degree in management and a master’s in human resources. Florentina is passionate about HR excellence, and it shows in all of her dealings at Search Talent.Before joining the Search Talent family Florentina worked in Deloitte’s for a number of years as a senior Executive Assistant in their tax and legal department. Energetic and warm she will deliver a top-class experience to both her clients and her candidates using her HR training to deliver above and beyond expectations.

Denis is another fantastic member of our multilingual division here at Search Talent. Denis Previously worked in the recruitment industry in the UK, where he recruited hospitality professionals from entry-level to senior.Denis speaks Romanian fluently and can test in this as well as speak some French. His education spans a degree in Theology, and he is currently completing a degree in Business and Management. He has a background in hospitality as well as customer service and credit control. You may find Denis with a camera in his hand in his spare time as photography is a personal passion.Denis has a ready smile for everyone he encounters and is an absolute pleasure to work with.