Through a targeted and consultative search, Shirley Parsons helped a leading logistics organisation in Ireland secure a Health & Safety Manager with the precise transport and operational background required to drive safety and compliance forward.
Through a targeted and consultative search, Shirley Parsons helped a leading logistics organisation in Ireland secure a Health & Safety Manager with the precise transport and operational background required to drive safety and compliance forward.
A major distribution and logistics business in Ireland was facing prolonged difficulties in hiring a Health & Safety Manager with specific experience in the transport and logistics (T&L) sector. Despite conducting second-stage interviews with multiple candidates sourced both internally and through agencies, the organisation struggled to find someone with the right combination of hands-on operational knowledge and EHS leadership skills.
The company reached out to Shirley Parsons for support, expressing their difficulty in sourcing the right individual. The urgency was heightened by the business-critical nature of the role, and the prolonged vacancy was beginning to put operational safety management under pressure.
Following a thorough consultation with both HR and operational stakeholders, Shirley Parsons launched a multi-channel search strategy. This included:
To gain deeper insight, a meeting was arranged with the company’s Operations Director. This clarified that the ideal candidate would have transitioned from an operational T&L role into Health & Safety, bringing both practical knowledge and strategic oversight.
Shortly after, a candidate was identified. With a background in logistics operations and current H&S leadership experience, he matched the refined profile closely. Though based in the UK, he was planning to relocate to Ireland for personal reasons, making the opportunity an ideal fit.
Within a few weeks, the right candidate was identified and progressed smoothly through a structured interview process. Supported by regular communication from Shirley Parsons, the hiring journey concluded successfully, with the candidate relocating from the UK to Ireland and officially starting in the role.
The transition has been seamless, thanks to close collaboration between all parties, and the client now has a Health & Safety Manager in place who brings both operational transport and logistics experience and strong EHS leadership.
This outcome highlights the value of a focused, consultative approach – proving especially effective when hiring for niche, business-critical roles.
Jamie Harper, Careers Consultant for Ireland said:
“By working closely with the client and refining the brief through regular communication, we were able to identify and secure the right candidate who not only met the technical requirements but also aligned with the operational culture. It’s great to see the value of a tailored, consultative approach pay off.”
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