Operations & Commercial Support Associate

Operations & Commercial Support Associate Solas IT Recruitment – Dublin About UsSolas IT is a specialist IT Recruitment agency partnering with leading organisations across Ireland and internationally. We are a small, ambitious, high-performance team where every individual has a visible impact on the business.We are now hiring a highly motivated, ambitious junior team member to work directly with the Operations Director and Managing Director in a varied, high-exposure role supporting projects, recruitment operations, and business growth.This is not a traditional “admin” job. It is a career-launch role for someone curious, driven, and hungry to learn how a recruitment business operates and grows.Location & Working ModelWe believe early-stage learning happens best through proximity, collaboration and exposure. For that reason, this role will be office-based (5 days per week) during the initial training and onboarding period.Once the role is established and you are confident and operating independently, hybrid working (3 days per week in the office) will be considered.SalaryCompetitive and commensurate with experience (expected range €34,000 – €38,000)The RolePrincipal Elements of the role include:Project CoordinationExecutive SupportRecruitment AdministrationOperations SupportTech & CRM ImplementationYou will work closely with senior leadership and gain insight into every aspect of how our business runs.No two days will look the same.__________________________________________________________________________________What You’ll Be DoingProject & Operations SupportAssisting with the rollout and optimisation of our new CRM systemSupporting internal process improvement projectsResearching tools, automation and AI solutionsHelping implement new systems and workflowsTracking actions and ensuring deadlines are metRecruitment AdministrationFormatting CVs and managing candidate documentationUpdating CRM records and maintaining data qualitySupporting consultants with compliance and contractor onboardingCalling and Preparing reports and internal performance dataExecutive & Business Development SupportSupporting the Managing Director with new business initiativesPreparing presentations and documentsResearching target clients and market opportunitiesFollowing up on actions and keeping projects movingHelping prioritise and organise leadership workloadTech & AI EnablementExploring how AI can improve efficiencySupporting automation within CRM and internal systemsSuggesting smarter ways of workingComfortable learning and experimenting with new platforms_______________________________________________________________________________This Role Is Not For You If…You prefer repetitive, routine-only workYou need constant instructionYou are uncomfortable with change or new technologyYou are not comfortable being accountableThis Role Is For You If…You are ambitious and want proximity to decision-makingYou enjoy being trusted with responsibilityYou are curious about business, systems and growthYou want to build a meaningful career, not just take a job________________________________________________________________________________What We’re Looking ForMindset & BehaviourHighly organised and proactiveQuick to grasp tasks and prioritise effectivelyCurious – asks questions and wants to understand “why”Energetic and positiveComfortable working with senior leadershipTakes ownership and follows throughSkillsStrong written and verbal communicationExcellent attention to detailComfortable with Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)Tech confident and open to learning new systems quicklyInterest in AI tools and automation is a strong advantageExperienceWe are open to candidates with approximately 1–3 years’ experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:Operations, project coordination or business support within an SMERecruitment agency (administration, resourcing or compliance)Supporting senior leadership in a growing businessWorking with CRM systems or internal business platformsExposure to reporting, process improvement or system implementationMost importantly, we are looking for someone who demonstrates ownership, initiative, and the ability to quickly understand and prioritise tasks within a small, fast-paced team environment.