Finding work in Kerry

County Kerry has developed into a flagship location for exciting and innovative companies, whose knowledge and expertise have developed into far more than the sum of their parts. A unique dynamism and drive to succeed has fuelled the growth of  world-class companies, an ecosystem of local industries and an extensive business support network which together have created a vibrant ecosystem for industry and talent to thrive.

With lots of opportunities across a wide range of industries, finding a job in Kerry can be tricky if you don’t know where to start so we’ve gathered some practical information here so you can begin searching for your dream job!

Employment Sites

To get a good feel for who is hiring in Kerry right now, you can search a number of jobsites such as Indeed.com; irishjobs.ie, jobs.ie or recruitireland.ie where you can streamline your searches according to sector, specific locations or keywords. Then, there’s LinkedIn which can be used to network with peers and colleagues across lots of industries and areas. It is also a great way to find jobs and connect directly to companies hiring in the Kerry region. You can use the LinkedIn resume feature to allow you to apply directly to job vacancies on the site.

Public Employment Agencies

Kerry Local Area Employment Service (KLAES) is committed to providing intensive and tailored employment assistance and advice supports to its clients, employers, stakeholders and members of the public at all times. You can keep up to date with the latest jobs across Kerry at https://newkd.ie/employment/kerry-local-area-employment-service/ and https://www.southkerry.ie/category/jobs-sheets/.

Recruitment Agencies

Recruitment agencies are a great way to  remove the hassle of job hunting as they can help match you with the right employer. By using local recruitment agents, you can save time, receive expert advice on CVs, application forms and interviews and sometimes have exclusive access to jobs before they are advertised. 

Expert Clusters

Sometimes, narrowing down the search by sector may help you identify companies or sectors which have specialist skills needs or demands.  In Kerry, we are lucky to have a very active network of clusters and business support organisations which have their fingers on the pulse when it comes to career opportunity. Signing up to their newsletters, following on social media platforms or getting actively involved by attending meet-ups and networking events can connect you to the people who are in the know! 

Dual Careers

So, if you’re moving because  your spouse or partner has landed a new job in Kerry, the good news is Kerry has a vibrant and diverse business scene! This means that there are opportunities across a huge range of industries such as finance, health, food, retail, technology, hospitality and much more.  County Kerry is  full of support networks for people in this situation, so it's worth reaching out for guidance.

Employment Websites

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IrishJobs is the leading and trusted recruitment partner, part of The Stepstone Group, one of the world’s leading job platforms. We help talent and companies connect. IrishJobs has 1.1 million registered career seekers and 694k active monthly users on our platform.

Indeed is the #1 job site in the world1 with over 300M unique visitors every month2. Indeed strives to put job seekers first, giving them free access to search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies. Every day, we connect millions of people to new…

Public Employment Agencies

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We deliver the National Employment Service on behalf of the Department of Social Protection in the Southern counties of Ireland. The National Employment Service is an employment activation scheme that supports jobseekers in securing and sustaining full-time paid employment or…

Kerry Local Area Employment Service (KLAES) is committed to providing intensive and tailored Employment Assistance and Advice Supports to our Clients, Employers, Stakeholders and members of the public at all times. We act with the highest standards of quality, integrity and…

South Kerry Local Employment Service will provide free and confidential information, guidance and job-searching support as well as training and educational opportunities. South Kerry Development Protection (SKDP) offer this service with an aim to work with disadvantaged…

Kerry Local Area Employment Service (KLAES) is committed to providing intensive and tailored Employment Assistance and Advice Supports to our Clients, Employers, Stakeholders and members of the public at all times. We act with the highest standards of quality, integrity and…

South Kerry Local Employment Service will provide free and confidential information, guidance and job-searching support as well as training and educational opportunities. South Kerry Development Protection (SKDP) offer this service with an aim to work with disadvantaged…

Kerry Local Area Employment Service (KLAES) is committed to providing intensive and tailored Employment Assistance and Advice Supports to our Clients, Employers, Stakeholders and members of the public at all times. We act with the highest standards of quality, integrity and…

South Kerry Local Employment Service will provide free and confidential information, guidance and job-searching support as well as training and educational opportunities. South Kerry Development Protection (SKDP) offer this service with an aim to work with disadvantaged…

South Kerry Local Employment Service will provide free and confidential information, guidance and job-searching support as well as training and educational opportunities. South Kerry Development Protection (SKDP) offer this service with an aim to work with disadvantaged…

Kerry Local Area Employment Service (KLAES) is committed to providing intensive and tailored Employment Assistance and Advice Supports to our Clients, Employers, Stakeholders and members of the public at all times. We act with the highest standards of quality, integrity and…

South Kerry Development Partnership CLG is a community led local development company.  It was founded in 1991, and was one of the first area based partnership companies to be established by the Government under the auspices of the then programme for Economic…

NEWKD is one of 49 local development companies across Ireland. We deliver a range of support and development programmes that aim to improve the quality of life for all the people within our community. We cover the area of north, east & west Kerry. We have local offices in…

Recuitment Agencies

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Meet some local Recruitment Agencies

Chase Resourcing was founded in 2005 as a local boutique recruitment agency. It has since gone from strength to strength. Our Personal and professional touch has seen us conquer and successfully maintain strong business ethic throughout the economic downturn. Investment from…

At FRS Recruitment, we like to say we are made different. We started out as an agricultural co-operative in 1980, a heritage that is important to us as it guides the way we work today. We have since grown into a multifaceted, industrial, technological and highly specialised…

Kate O'Shea HR Consultant has thirteen years of experience working as part of Senior Management Teams. During this time Kate has been pivotal in developing Strategy for Growth in business. She has succeeded in developing change through Employee Relations and is committed…

Whether you are searching for a job or the right candidate to fill a position, at Red Chair Recruitment we aim to develop an open relationship with both candidates that will turn the new job into a career and hiring managers that will turn the new employee into an integral part…

We have an unparalleled breadth of recruitment practice expertise coupled with deep industry specialism across; Accountancy, Aviation, Banking & Financial Services, Construction & Property Services,  Engineering & Manufacturing, HR, Insurance,  IT…

At Solutions Recruitment Ltd, Our vision is to provide a professional and ethical recruitment service to businesses throughout Ireland that matches talented and motivated people with employment opportunities. We strive to make our customers the focus of our attention, to…

South Kerry Development Partnership CLG is a community led local development company.  It was founded in 1991, and was one of the first area based partnership companies to be established by the Government under the auspices of the then programme for Economic…

We are on a mission to give talented people the opportunity to find the job that aligns with their aspirations wherever they are based or their background and help companies reach their hiring goals. Techfindr was founded in 2015 by Dina Vyapuri, who moved to rural Ireland but…

Welcome to The HR Suite. We have been providing HR support and advice throughout Ireland for many years. The success of the business can be attributed to the contribution of qualified, motivated and committed people in our company. We aim to continuously strive to achieve a…

Sector Specific

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Clusters of Expertise

Tech Industry Alliance is the umbrella brand for KerrySciTech and it@cork. With a network of members and stakeholders from over 250 ambitious tech- producing and tech-enabled organisations across the South-West region and beyond, we are now one of the largest industry clusters in…

A first-of-a-kind regional bioeconomy cluster in Ireland With a focus on marine, agriculture and waste-to-value thematic areas, our goal is to develop and promote the circular bioeconomy in the South-West region. The cluster brings together industry, enterprises, government…

Ireland’ s AgriTech cluster is a coming together of industry, academics, and government to unlock new opportunities and deliver growth to this important sector. This new initiative is part of a national approach led by Enterprise Ireland through the Regional Technology…

Dual Careers

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Diverse Industries to Choose from

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