Public Sector

We work with public sector organisations to solve their workforce and operational challenges. We do this though our managed services, where we can support you with recruitment campaign management, workforce management of your temporary workforces, business process services, and project-based solutions. We also offer recruitment services including permanent, temporary, contract, and executive roles. We can work with you on one service or many depending on your needs.

Because of our experience working with public sector organisations, we understand the governance, accountability, and public scrutiny that shape every decision. From union engagement and regulatory compliance to transparent processes and governance, we work in a way that protects your organisation's reputation while helping you progress with confidence.

Recruitment in the Irish public sector must follow the CPSA Code of Practice, and getting it right involves many moving parts. In campaign management, we handle part or the whole process from writing the job ad and managing applications, to shortlisting, coordinating interviews, managing panels, and getting the right person appointed in a way that meets the Code's requirements.

Public sector recruitment is entirely application-led. To allow for this, we have digital application processes, structured shortlisting, vast experience coordinating interview panels with chairpeople and note-takers, stringent scoring and agreed frameworks. We can also help with marketing and attraction strategies so that you get the right people compliantly.

Yes. Cpl is listed as a CPSA recruitment agency. Being a CPSA-listed recruitment agency means that its recruitment processes aligns with the standards set by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). This helps public sector organisations to deliver fair, transparent and robust hiring processes that stand up to public sector scrutiny.

Yes. We can support temporary, contract and permanent hiring requirements. We can help whether you need short-term cover, specialist expertise or long-term hires.

Yes. We can provide a range of campaign support services including board members, chairpersons, interview note takers, assessments, candidate management and campaign administration.

Whether you’re hiring one person, recruiting at scale, or looking for a partner to manage a workforce or business function, our delivery models are built around proactive collaboration, continuous improvement, and robust governance. We have dedicated teams of experts in everything from HR to employment law to workforce administration.

We've built programmes from the ground up for newly established agencies and high-volume bodies alike. Our track record of contract renewals and long-standing client partnerships reflects the results we deliver.

We work with a broad range of public sector organisations across Ireland, including Government Departments, State Agencies, Local Authorities, Regulatory Bodies, Community and Voluntary Organisations.