Horticulture Buyer
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a Horticulture Buyer to join an established Irish retail business. This role will support the Buying team in driving sales, profitability, and product availability across the Practical Gardening category. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for horticulture and strong commercial awareness who enjoys working closely with suppliers, growers, and store teams to deliver successful seasonal ranges in a fast-paced retail environment.
Benefits
- Negotiable salary doe
- Bonus
- Car Allowance
- Pension
- Employee Discount
- Hybrid Working
- Career Progression
Responsibilities of this Horticulture Buyer job include:
- Supporting the buying team in planning and executing category initiatives for the practical gardening range.
- Coordinating promotional activity across the category including seasonal campaigns and key trading periods.
- Monitoring stock levels across stores to ensure strong availability of both core and seasonal product ranges.
- Working closely with suppliers and growers across Ireland and Europe to maximise product availability and commercial opportunities.
- Assisting with seasonal planning for seeds, bulbs, plants, and related gardening ranges.
- Tracking sales, margin, and stock performance across product sub-groups to support buying decisions.
- Bench marking competitor pricing and promotional activity within the market.
- Managing purchase orders, supplier documentation, and internal product data to ensure accuracy.
Requirements for this Horticulture Buyer job include:
- Strong knowledge of horticulture, gardening products, or seasonal plant ranges.
- Previous experience in retail, buying support, merchandising, or a commercial coordination role.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and retail systems.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Buyer
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Retail Buyer to join an Irish established retail business. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven buying professional to take ownership of the Textiles and Household and Seasonal categories, shaping product ranges, building strong supplier partnerships, and driving margin performance within a fast-paced and dynamic retail environment. Cork based.
Benefits
- Negotiable salary doe
- Bonus
- Car Allowance
- Pension
- Employee Discount
- Hybrid Working
- Career Progression
Responsibilities of this Buyer job include:
- Developing and delivering category and purchasing strategies aligned to sales and margin targets within the textiles, household and seasonal categories.
- Negotiating supplier agreements, pricing structures, rebates, and promotional funding to maximise profitability.
- Identifying new sourcing opportunities while managing and strengthening existing supplier relationships.
- Conducting competitor bench marking and market analysis to inform pricing, product, and range decisions.
- Planning seasonal ranges, promotional calendars, and key trading periods to drive sales and category performance.
- Managing stock levels to ensure strong product availability while minimising risk on seasonal and slow-moving lines.
- Monitoring supplier performance, service levels, and product quality standards.
- Reviewing sales, margin, and stock data regularly to drive corrective action and optimise category performance.
- Contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned categories.
Requirements for this Buyer job include:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a buying or procurement role within retail or a related sector.
- Third-level qualification in Business, Retail, Procurement or a related discipline.
- Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to deliver commercial results.
- Demonstrated experience in range reviews and category optimisation to drive sales growth.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to manage stock and margin budgets effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver against targets.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working on own initiative in a fast-paced environment
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Head of Buying
My client, one of Ireland’s leading food retail and wholesale businesses, is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Buying to join their highly successful team. Reporting at a senior level, this role will be responsible for developing and executing category and trading strategies that deliver sustainable revenue, margin, quality and market share growth. Belfast based.
Package
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- Car Allowance
- Pension
- Hybrid Working
- Career Development Opportunities
- Life Assurance
- Staff Discount
Responsibilities of this Head of Buying include:
- Develop and implement trading strategies to achieve sustainable long-term revenue, margin, quality and market share growth.
- Lead the overall commercial direction of the buying function, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives.
- Develop annual category plans, budgets and performance targets across multiple product areas.
- Drive category management initiatives to deliver market-leading product ranges and customer-focused solutions.
- Assess commercial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and market position.
- Build and maintain strong supplier and retailer relationships through Joint Business Plans and ongoing engagement.
- Lead promotional planning and execution in line with the overall commercial and marketing strategy.
- Ensure operational and financial performance targets are achieved across the portfolio.
- Analyse customer insights, market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-making.
- Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing commercial team.
Experience required for this Head of Buying includes:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior commercial, buying or trading leadership position managing a significant trading portfolio.
- Proven track record of delivering commercial strategies and driving exceptional business results.
- Strong leadership and people management experience.
- Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to make strategic business decisions.
- Highly numerate with strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail, wholesale or FMCG environment.
- Category management experience within retail or wholesale is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of the Northern Irish, Irish or UK grocery market would be a distinct advantage.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Buyer
My client, Ireland’s leading food retail and wholesale business is seeking a commercial and passionate Buyer to join their highly reputable business. In this role, you’ll collaborate with suppliers, marketing, category planning, finance, sales, and operations to create and implement business development plans. You’ll oversee everything from product range and pricing to promotions and supply chain. Northern Ireland based.
Package
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Agile Working
- Life Assurance
- Pension
- Staff Discount
Responsibilities of this Buyer include:
- Lead the overall design, development, and execution of your category’s planning and scheduling
- Develop and implement comprehensive business development plans.
- Assess the commercial performance of the current range and identify market trends and opportunities.
- Conduct competitive analysis, reviewing competitor offerings and price positioning and evaluating current pricing and margin performance to ensure profitability.
- Develop and implement targeted promotional strategies to drive revenue and profitability.
- Ensure inbound service levels meet targets and that the business effectively leverages group buying power.
- Gather customer feedback and insights to inform future strategies.
Experience required for this Buyer includes:
- Strong commercial acumen and interpersonal skills including strong influencing /negotiation skills.
- Minimum of 2 years experience working within a buying/trading team with responsibility for managing categories or product portfolios
- Experience in data analysis and interpretation
- Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Food Technologist
My client, a highly successful Irish food retailer, is seeking a Food Technologist. The successful candidate will join a dynamic own brand team developing food and non-food products across a wide range of categories, including leading retail brands. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a strong focus on innovation, compliance, and sustainability. Hybrid.
Package
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Agile/Hybrid working model
Responsibilities of this Food Technologist role include:
- Working closely with suppliers to ensure all own-brand products meet agreed specifications and quality standards for both product and packaging.
- Ensuring all products consistently deliver for the consumer while meeting agreed technical and quality standards.
- Ensuring full compliance with legislation and internal policies throughout all stages of product development.
- Managing and maintaining online product specifications (e.g. specification systems such as Zoom) to ensure all products are fully approved before launch.
- Following the stage gate process to deliver efficient, structured product development.
- Conducting regular market bench marking to identify opportunities for product or process improvements.
- Supporting suppliers and product developers to implement best-in-class sustainable packaging solutions in line with environmental targets.
- Liaising with design teams to review and approve packaging artwork and on-pack information.
- Working closely with sourcing teams to approve supplier bases for new and existing products.
- Maintaining close communication with the Quality department regarding supplier audits and managing any technical issues effectively.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal cross-functional teams.
- Understanding business priorities and contributing to delivering quality products at the lowest possible cost.
Requirements for this Food Technologist role include:
- Third-level degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Business, or a similar relevant discipline.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the FMCG sector/food manufacturing environment in a transferable role such as Development, Quality, or Technical.
- Experience completing retailer specifications using computerised systems.
- Strong knowledge and experience of legal labelling and label approvals.
- Understanding of quality systems such as BRC, HACCP, and allergen control.
- Strong project management, organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Excellent attention to detail and a passion for food and market trends.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, only suitable applicants will be contacted.
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Hospitality Manager – Monday to Friday – Kildare
Our client is a well-established Irish hospitality and food service provider, recognised for delivering high-quality dining, hospitality, and event experiences across a diverse portfolio of sites. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and creating memorable experiences for guests and clients alike. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Hospitality Manager to join their team in Co. Kildare.
The Role
As Hospitality Manager, you will oversee the daily hospitality operation, ensuring outstanding customer service, operational efficiency, and a positive experience for all guests. You will lead and develop front-of-house teams, support event delivery, maintain compliance standards, and assist with the commercial performance of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day hospitality operation and ensure exceptional guest service standards are maintained.
- Lead, motivate, train, and support front-of-house teams to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
- Handle customer feedback professionally and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
- Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of hospitality events and functions.
- Ensure compliance with all health & safety, HACCP, food safety, and company procedures.
- Assist with budgeting, reporting, stock control, and operational administration.
- Work closely with senior management to drive service excellence and operational efficiency.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of team members.
- Monitor service standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Act as deputy for senior management when required.
What We’re Looking For
- 2-4 years’ experience in a supervisory, Assistant Manager, Hospitality Manager, or similar leadership role within hospitality.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
- Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Good commercial awareness with experience supporting budgets and stock control.
- Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and manual handling requirements.
- Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary package
Monday to Friday working pattern
Flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend events
Excellent work-life balance
Opportunity to join a growing and successful organisation
Career progression and professional development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative management team
Diverse and rewarding hospitality environment
Apply Now
If you’re a passionate hospitality professional looking to take the next step in your management career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting Hospitality Manager opportunity in Co. Kildare.
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Head Chef – Monday to Friday – Kildare
Our client is a leading Irish-owned food service provider with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional catering and hospitality services across a variety of sectors. They are passionate about fresh food, innovation, sustainability, and providing outstanding customer experiences. With continued investment in their people and operations, they offer a supportive environment where talented chefs can thrive and develop their careers.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Head Chef to take ownership of a busy, high-volume catering operation in Co. Kildare.
This role is ideal for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys developing teams, driving standards, creating innovative food offerings, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will play a key role in the day-to-day operation while working closely with senior management to ensure culinary excellence and operational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Develop fresh, innovative, and seasonal menus.
- Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and customer service.
- Oversee stock control, ordering, inventory management, and supplier relationships.
- Monitor food costs, labour costs, and kitchen budgets to achieve financial targets.
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, health & safety, and company procedures.
- Manage hospitality, corporate, and special event catering requirements.
- Oversee kitchen maintenance and equipment servicing schedules.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop kitchen team members.
- Prepare staff rosters and effectively manage labour resources.
- Collaborate closely with management to drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume environment.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop kitchen teams.
- Strong experience managing food costs, budgets, stock control, and purchasing.
- Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and health & safety standards.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional standards.
- Creative, passionate, and committed to delivering high-quality food experiences.
- A hands-on leader with a positive attitude and strong commercial awareness.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend events
- Excellent work-life balance compared to traditional hospitality environments
- Opportunity to lead an established and successful catering operation
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
- Supportive management team and collaborative working culture
- Ongoing training and professional development
Apply Now
If you’re a talented and driven Head Chef looking for a leadership position that offers autonomy, stability, and the opportunity to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity in Co. Kildare.
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Building Trade Counter Assistant
My client based in Roscommon, is a well-respected retail business supplying the local community, tradespeople, and builders with a huge choice of products: electrical goods, hardware, building, heating, plumbing, painting, gardening and more!!
*** Absolutely essential to this job is experience on a busy building trade counter***
They are adding to their busy Trade Counter team and are recruiting a full-time Trade Counter Sales Assistant.
Salary: €40k-€45k negotiable but must reflect level of experience.
Hours are 8.30-5 Monday to Friday, 8.30-3 Saturday.
Aside from experience, most importantly I am looking for a bubbly, enthusiastic and sales-driven person with an excellent work ethic; someone who loves customers, enjoys selling, and has excellent product knowledge of building materials.
As a Trade Counter Salesperson:
- You will have experience on a busy building trade counter
- You will have excellent product knowledge of building materials and the trade to grasp a good understanding of your customers’ requirements and offer the best advice
- You will be extremely customer focused, always going the extra mile to resolve any issues or queries in a prompt and efficient manner
- You will handle cash and issue sales invoices
- You will be very sales- and target-driven, always offering alternatives for out-of-stock items, and looking for opportunities to upsell
- You will process orders and arrange delivery, always keeping the customer updated on any stock or delivery issues
- You will have an excellent phone manner to deal with sales queries over the phone as well as face to face
Should you be interested in this job opportunity please apply or contact Ambyr 086 8487740.
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Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist – Mental Health
Location: Tallaght, Dublin (Approved Mental Health Unit)
Contract Type: Full-time agency role, long-term
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: HSE-aligned Staff Grade Occupational Therapist pay scale
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join an approved mental health unit based in Tallaght. This is a full-time, long-term agency opportunity within a welcoming and multidisciplinary clinical environment where professional support and development are strongly prioritised.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with an interest in mental health to develop their skills within a structured, recovery-focused service, working closely with experienced colleagues across the MDT.
The Role
As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist, you will deliver client-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions to service users within an acute and/or rehabilitation mental health setting. You will be supported by Senior Occupational Therapists and work collaboratively as part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out occupational therapy assessments addressing functional ability, daily living skills, cognition, and social participation.
- Plan and deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented interventions aligned with service user goals.
- Support service users to develop and maintain independent living skills, routines, and meaningful occupations.
- Contribute to group and individual therapeutic programmes within the unit.
- Work closely with Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, and AHP colleagues to ensure holistic care planning.
- Participate in discharge planning and transition supports where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards.
Essential Requirements
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
- CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (or pending confirmation).
- Interest in or experience working in mental health settings.
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills.
- A person-centred, recovery-focused approach to care.
What’s on Offer
- Salary in line with HSE Staff Grade OT pay scales.
- Full-time, long-term agency position with strong potential for continuity.
- Highly supportive MDT and OT department.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an approved mental health unit.
- Ongoing support from both on-site clinical leads and the agency team
What you need to do now:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139.
Psychologists – Staff Grade & Senior Grade
Location: Galway and Roscommon
Organisation: HSE West & North West
Contract Type: 12 or 6 Month – Possibility of extension built in to service plan.
Excel Recruitment, in partnership with the HSE West & North West is currently recruiting Staff Grade and Senior Grade Psychologists to join their Galway and Roscommon Team.
These roles offer an excellent opportunity to work within dynamic teams, providing evidence-based psychological services across Primary Care Child Services (PC Child) and Adult Mental
Health Services.
You’ll be part of supportive teams that value collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, with a strong focus on recovery-oriented, person-centred care.
Available Posts
- Primary Care Child Services (PC Child) – Network 7: Staff Grade or Senior Grade Psychologist. Base: Athenry. 6-month contract.
- Primary Care (Child) Wait List Initiative Programme: 3 x Staff Grade Psychologist positions. Base: Galway City and County. 6-month contract (extension possible).
- Adult Mental Health Services – Department of Psychiatry – Inpatient unit – Senior Clinical Psychologist. 12-month contract – Roscommon
- Adult Mental Health Services – GR5 North – Senior Clinical Psychologist Ballinasloe 12-month contract
- Adult Mental Health Services – GR3 – Senior Psychologist 12 months contract – Galway City East
Key Responsibilities
Senior Grade Roles
- Deliver psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention across Primary Care Child Services or Adult Mental Health Services.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated, recovery-focused care.
- Where Offer supervision, guidance, and support to trainee and staff psychologists.
- Contribute to clinical audit, research, and service evaluation to inform service development.
- Provide consultation and training to other professionals where required.
Staff Grade Roles
- Undertake psychological assessments and interventions under appropriate supervision.
- Support the delivery of individual and group-based therapeutic programmes.
- Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
Requirements
- Recognised qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
- Meet employment criteria for employment by HSE in Child or Adult psychology services.
- Relevant experience within mental health or related clinical settings.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and case formulation skills.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and recovery-oriented care.
Benefits
- Work as part of progressive, well-supported multidisciplinary teams.
- Opportunities for involvement in research, innovation, and service development.
What you need to do now:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.
