Alternatives is a dynamic, professional, boutique agency, built upon the fantastic people that form part of our team. With over 22 years in business, the Alternatives brand is synonymous with marketing recruitment.
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Join the Alternatives Tribe: A Rewarding Career in Recruitment!
Are you a passionate and driven individual looking for a fulfilling career in recruitment?
At Alternatives, we offer a unique and rewarding work environment where you can make a real difference. As part of the Brightwater Group, we benefit from the support of a larger organization while maintaining our distinct brand and culture.
We are small enough to be personal, but big enough to invest in you!
Why Choose Alternatives?
Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid or remote work approach to suit your needs, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life.
Career Development: We invest in your growth through ongoing training and development opportunities.
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside talented and like-minded individuals who share your passion for recruitment.
Meaningful Work: Help businesses and candidates achieve their goals and make a positive impact.
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive compensation package and a range of perks and benefits.
Join our team and experience the Alternatives difference:
Recruitment Consultant - Alternatives
(Part of Brightwater Group · Ireland’s leading marketing, digital & customer talent specialists)
At Alternatives, we do recruitment differently. For over 20 years, we have been the go-to partner for Ireland’s marketing, digital, and customer talent community. Now, as part of Brightwater Group, one of Ireland’s largest talent platforms, we are growing and looking for experienced Recruitment Consultants to join our team.
Why join Alternatives?
Because we are not just recruiters, we are marketers working for marketers. You will:
Partner with leading brands and agencies to shape their marketing, digital and customer teams.
Spot the talent trends first; from performance marketing to brand storytelling, CX, CRM, and beyond.
Curate careers; engage, assess and guide top talent through career-defining moves.
Influence the market: share insights, publish thought leadership, and build your profile as a marketing recruitment expert.
Network at the heart of the industry: from Marketing Institute events to agency launches, you will grow your connections where it matters.
What you bring
3+ years’ recruitment success, ideally in marketing, digital, creative, or a specialist space.
A genuine interest in the world of marketing and brand building.
Commercial edge, resilience, and the drive to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills — you know how to match brand needs with candidate ambitions.
What is in it for you
Competitive base + accelerated commission that truly rewards your results.
Flexible / Hybrid working (2–3 days in office) with a brand-new Dublin city-centre HQ, complete with gym, modern interview suites, and creative breakout spaces.
A team with deep industry roots — you will learn from and collaborate with some of the best in the business.
Regular marketing industry events, thought leadership opportunities, and the chance to grow your personal brand as much as your career.
A supportive, social culture that celebrates success.
Apply: Send your CV to Aoife Clarke at a.clarke@brightwater.ie
