Principle Recruitment Agency | MSP and RPO Specialists

Who we are

Introducing Principle

At Principle, we enhance the recruitment experience of clients and candidates by providing an honest, thorough, bespoke recruitment service underpinned by our personal approach.

We specialise in partnering with MSP (Managed Service Provider) and RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) providers, placing contingent and permanent workers in human resources, technology, engineering, media marketing, finance and operations roles.

Founded in 2000 by Audrey Hughes, as Principle has grown over the years, we have remained close to our clients, keeping our team tight and well-connected to the marketplace.

With offices in Dublin and London, we work in a collaborative environment, sharing our resources and knowledge to ensure our clients are introduced to the best talent to meet their needs.

We are an experienced team, passionate about all things recruitment.

We enjoy the challenge of a unique search, working to tight deadlines, or managing a recruitment project. When there are candidates to be found, no matter the situation, we use our market knowledge and contacts to deliver. We have expert recruiters with industry backgrounds in IT, engineering, HR, marketing and finance to support you. We manage payroll, contingent workers and contractors, regularly working in partnership with RPOs and MSPs.

Our expertise

Our story

History

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2000

Diversity Recognition

Principle is proud to announce our accreditation by WeConnect International. Our locations in the UK and Ireland have been certified as women-owned, demonstrating our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our recruitment solutions.This certification reaffirms our commitment to creating a workplace where diverse perspectives, including those of women, are valued and empowered. As we continue to grow, we eagerly anticipate collaborating with organisations that share our vision of a more inclusive and equitable business environment.Thank you for supporting us on our journey toward greater diversity and excellence.Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.Join us in promoting diversity and excellence. Contact us today to explore how we can collaborate for a more inclusive future.

Group Turnover

We are excited to share that our company has achieved over €10M in sales this year, which is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our team members. Our clients have trusted us to find the best talent, and we are grateful for their loyalty. Our success wouldn't be possible without the trust and support of our loyal customers, who have continued to choose our products and services over our competitors. We promise to continue providing the same level of quality and excellence that our customers have come to expect from us. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this success, and we hope to celebrate many more milestones in the future.

Opening of London Office

Principle announced the opening of a London office to better serve international clients and expand our global reach.

Global Recognition

Out of 300 agencies around the world, we were chosen for a prestigious silver service award – for our performance and support with an MSP partner programme, providing them with contingent workers.

First MSP Client

We implemented a growth strategy that involved collaborating with a Managed Service Provider, which resulted in our first contingent workers being placed on-site with a social media and technology company. Over the next few years, we expanded our network by adding multiple clients and other managed service providers.

The beginning

Principle, stands for our business value honesty, integrity, and hard work. Principle was founded on the 1st of September 2000 by Audrey Hughes.

We are an international award-winning recruitment agency.
Out of 300 agencies around the world, we were chosen for a prestigious silver service award – for our performance and support with an MSP partner programme, providing them with contingent workers. We go above and beyond for our clients and candidates, ensuring a positive journey.
As our name suggests, we have high principles.
We value honesty, integrity, and hard work. We are always open and truthful with you. If a candidate or client is not the right fit, we will call it. If the skills you are searching for are not within budget, we will give you market data to show you why.
We have an unrivalled track record.
95% of our business over the past 20 years has come from repeat or referral work. We are a long-term recruitment partner for our clients. We value their loyalty as proof of the quality of the services we provide.
Women Owned Business committed to promoting DE&I.
We strongly believe that the best shortlist for every role should be presented to you regardless of age, colour, ethnic origin or sexual orientation. We are certified by WeConnect International as a Women Owned Business across all our locations in the UK & Ireland. Our team-members are trained in DE&I selection and recruitment, and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.