Kim Tully, Chairperson, Board of Sonas Domestic Violence Charity

We really enjoyed working with the team at Balmer Dawson on the hiring of our new CEO.  Zena and Gilly took the time to understand our sector, the culture of the organisation, and what we truly needed in a leader. Their communication was consistent, the process was well structured, and the quality of CEO candidates presented was exceptional. It was also positive that they had the experience to look beyond our information and look at candidates from further afield. Whilst we didn’t select these “wildcard” candidates it was very valuable having them be part of the interview process.  Their approach felt collaborative and supportive throughout, and we couldn’t be happier with the final appointment.

Tara Doyle, Chairperson, spunout CLG

“We engaged Balmer Dawson to assist us in recruiting our CEO. The team at Balmer Dawson were excellent to work with and we were delighted with the outcome of our search.”

Jimmy Fearon, Chief Executive Officer, DEBRA Ireland

“Super team that helped us fill key roles in DEBRA, very personal service and excellency in delivery..”

Elizabeth Smyth, Head of Fundraising, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Ireland)

I had an excellent experience working with Gilly & Zena. They took the time to understand the Society, it’s culture, and hiring needs, which made the whole process very smooth & efficient. Professional, responsive, and reliable throughout the process. I would highly recommend.

Tom O’Brien, Finance Director, Society of Jesus

The Society of Jesus have used the services of Balmer Dawson to fill two senior roles in the Irish Province. Gilly and Zena take a personal interest in the process, from the initial scoping of the roles to final interview stage resulting in excellent appointments. Both have an excellent understanding of the not-for-profit sector. They take time to get a good understanding of your organisation and its culture. They oversaw a good advertising and search campaign, met with applicants and shortlisted a panel of excellent candidates. Their communication and support throughout the process was very reassuring.

I would strongly recommend Balmer Dawson and we see them as business partners rather than recruitment consultants.

Paula Johnston, Executive Director, An Tairseach.

I have had the pleasure of working with Gilly and Zena on a couple of assignments and have been very impressed with both their approach and professionalism. They took the time to fully understand our requirements and the nuance of our organisation and delivered excellent candidates each time, ahead of our recruitment timeline. If you are looking to fill a specialised role within the charity sector, I highly recommend Balmer Dawson.

Belinda Clements, Associate Director Operations/Human Resource, Trinity Development & Alumni

Balmer Dawson Executive Search was a joy to work with. They understood our brief, our timelines and our expectations. Their knowledge and insight of the market was exceptional and, importantly, delivered. I look forward to working with them in the future.

Garry Lyons, Property & Finance Manager, Congregation of the Holy Spirit

We are a client of Balmer Dawson Executive Search.  While their whole service is very impressive, it was their understanding of our organisation and our specific needs that really stood out.  They took the time to learn our exact requirements which meant only the most suitable candidates were brought into the recruitment process. Their commitment to open communication at every phase ensured a highly effective partnership-driven approach to the project. I would highly recommend them for any recruitment work.

Plunkett Tormay, Head of Finance, DCU Educational Trust

We persistently use the services of Balmer Dawson Executive Search because they take the time to get to know the needs of the DCU Educational Trust in order to assist us in obtaining the best fit. In a sector built on relationships, their relationships have yielded strong results for our organisation.

Fergal Smyth, Fundraising Manager, Cystic Fibrosis Ireland

Balmer Dawson Executive Search have been a great support to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland helping us fill key vacancies in our Charity. It takes away all the stress of trying to find good people when you know they will look after this for you. We have been very happy with the professional recruitment support provided by Balmer Dawson over the past few years.