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About Robert Walters Ireland

Since our establishment 25 years ago, our belief remains the same: Building strong relationships with people is vital in a successful partnership.

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Business Support

Robert Walters is a trusted business support recruitment agency in Ireland, we partner with organisations to deliver outstanding administrative and secretarial talent, ensuring your teams operate efficiently and effectively.

The professionals who keep your organisation running smoothly.

There’s a lot more to business support and secretarial professionals than meets the eye. Behind the calendar invites, scheduling and office administration, these people are the glue that hold organisations together.

At Robert Walters Dublin, we listen to your aspirations and expectations, we can connect you to organisations who share our appreciation of the value you can add. Our specialist business support recruitment team contains several ex-business support professionals, which means we understand where you’re coming from, where you want to be, and – most importantly – how to get you there.

Trusted by over 11,000+ organisations

  • Legal & General
  • KPMG
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Kier

Secure top talent for your next hire

Let us connect you with the talent that can take your business forward. 

Meet your expert business support recruiters

Valerie Gilhooly

Valerie Gilhooly

Business Support, Dublin

Valerie holds a law degree and started her career as a paralegal before transitioning into legal recruitment. She specialises in placing legal support and corporate governance professionals across industries, and also assists with general office support roles. With first-hand legal experience, she offers a strong market understanding and a practical, client-focused approach.

Our track record

  • 43,000

    Professionals we help start their next chapter

  • 11,000

    Organisations who we help acquire talent

  • 85%

    Of professionals refer us to a friend

  • 90%

    Of organisations recruit more than one role through us

Contact us to discuss your recruitment needs

 

 

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FAQs

  • What is your process for vetting and screening potential candidates?

    Through our thorough screening process, we ensure that candidates are carefully matched to suitable opportunities. Our business support recruiters conduct initial screening calls and in-depth interviews to assess candidates' backgrounds, motivations, and career aspirations. We utilize innovative recruitment tools and personalised screening methods, such as aptitude, behavioral, and technical testing. This approach has allowed us to establish trusted, long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates.
  • What are the advantages of partnering with Robert Walters for my business support staffing needs?

    By partnering with our business support hiring agency, you gain access to our recruiters' deep industry expertise and local market insights. With experience finding talented business support professionals across a wide range of organisations and industries, we go beyond the surface to comprehend the specific requirements of your organisation, ensuring a tailored approach to finding the right candidates for you.
  • Can you provide advice on market trends and salary benchmarks?

    At Robert Walters Ireland, we provide guidance on market trends and salary benchmarks to enhance your talent acquisition and retention efforts. Take advantage of our complimentary Salary Survey. Guide to gain insights into salary and employment trendsin Dublin and across Ireland specifically for business support roles in Ireland. If you require customised insights and competitor analysis, our market intelligence services offer unbiased data to support your recruitment strategy effectively.

Salary Survey 2026

If you're growing your team or simply need to retain the talent you have, the Salary Survey guides you with the insights you need to have the right team in place to keep your business moving.