In the Trenches: Contractor Recruitment (The nitty-gritty of BD, sales, rates and negotiations)

Contracting can be hugely rewarding, but success lies in the detail.

Join our expert panel with Greg O’Connor, Ken Tierney and Deirdre Finnerty, moderated by Jimmy Sheehan on Oct 22nd for this follow-on contracting session: A practical deep dive into the realities of contractor recruitment.

The Panel will cover:

1. Business development

2. Winning client buy-in

3. Attracting contractors

4. Negotiating successful outcomes

5. Navigating rates and margins.

No gatekeeping! Just solid insights that recruiters can put into action immediately.

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Jimmy Sheehan, is the Managing Director of ContractingPlus, Ireland’s market-leading provider of compliant accountancy solutions for contractors. He’s passionate about helping Independent Professionals maximise their income with smart tax planning and great, everyday advice. Jimmy is a regular contributor and speaker on the topic of the high-skilled, self-employed professionals in Ireland. 

Ken Tierney is a Director at PE Global and QA Resources, where he oversees contract and temporary recruitment operations across Ireland, the UK and EMEA. In his role as Director, Ken leads teams supporting major national, semi-state and international clients, with responsibility for delivering high-quality workforce solutions and developing long-term client partnerships.

Deirdre Finnerty is the Recruitment Director at HERO with over 16 years of experience within the sector. She has a passion for leading teams of recruiters, sharing her knowledge and experiences and bringing people and companies together. Her communication skills, adept people management abilities, and solution-oriented mindset have been instrumental in her success in talent acquisitions. 

Greg O’Connor is a Contracts Director with Realtime Recruitment, with 12 years of experience in recruitment specialising in Change Management and Transformation. He is known for successfully placing senior professionals in high-profile roles across financial services, consultancy, and established Irish businesses. With a strong understanding of the Irish market and a focus on building long-term relationships, Greg works closely with both clients and candidates to deliver senior talent for critical transformation programmes.

With thanks to our sponsor ContractingPLUS.

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