Barden

Barden is a recruitment firm founded by people passionate about recruitment and its impact on people's lives. The firm has grown into a thriving business that approaches talent advisory and recruitment in a different way, operating as partner led expert recruitment in Dublin and Cork.

Barden operates as a partner led recruitment firm with offices in Dublin and Cork. The company was founded by individuals passionate about recruitment and its impact on people's lives, and has developed into a thriving organization that takes a distinctive approach to talent advisory and recruitment.

The firm specializes in recruitment across multiple sectors including Accounting & Finance, Business Support, Engineering, Legal, Life Sciences, Projects & Transformation, Supply Chain & Procurement, Technology, and Tax & Treasury. They also offer Executive Search services for senior-level positions.

Barden works with notable clients including Ryanair, BlackRock, Apple, Gilead, Invesco, Pantheon, BNY Mellon, Kerry Group, Eli Lilly, DCC, Davy, Zurich, Marsh, and Musgrave. The firm produces industry publications including salary surveys and career guides, particularly focusing on chartered accountants and newly qualified professionals.

The company maintains an active presence in providing market insights and career advice, with consultants like Rachel McGuckian covering technology trends including AI in software development, and Cliodhna O'Brien focusing on supply chain and procurement. Barden also has a specific focus on recently qualified accountants, with team members like Conor Murphy working in this area within their Munster operations.