June Newsletter

As we turn the calendar page to July, it's hard to believe how time has flown! Today, we pause to reflect on the eventful month of June at VANRATH, filled with community building, team spirit and a focus on empowering top talent and teams - with a special emphasis on the dynamic world of tech!

Our team was in constant motion, attending events, networking opportunities, fundraising initiatives and much more. If you're interested in seeing what we got up to last month, then keep on scrolling for some of our June highlights...

Tech Talks 🚀

Our IT Recruitment Team attended various events in Belfast during June, including Digital DNA Belfast and Belfast X Tech by Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce . These events offered valuable discussions on cutting-edge technologies and insights into the world of AI.

This week, our Managing Director, Barbara McKiernan , also had the honour of attending the Women in Tech Awards winners' lunch at Waterman House in Belfast organised by Women in Business NI . It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with some of the most talented women in the local tech industry!

Inspiring HR Leaders 🤝

Last month, we hosted the second exclusive HR Leaders Forum in partnership with Women in Business NI . This event brought together professionals from diverse sectors to explore the implementation of progressive policies that enhance workplaces and retain valuable talent.

Danske Bank UK , recently titled 'Northern Ireland's No.1 Best Company to Work For,' inspired us with their guiding principles aimed at supporting and empowering colleagues transitioning through menopause. It's crucial that we address important issues in the workplace and make strategic decisions around investing in our employees.

Look out for the 3rd HR Leaders forum and more events like this coming soon!

Sunny Sips 🌞

The ‘Feel Good Friday’ vibes were thriving last month at VANRATH, and of course, we had to make sure we took advantage of that great weather! We took some time away from the office to catch up with the team over some drinks in the sun at our local, AMPM. The team are feeling fresh and are looking forward to an exciting month ahead!

Supporting Pride 🌈

At VANRATH, we embrace Pride throughout the year and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves. We donated to The Rainbow Project - Northern Ireland , a local charity that is doing incredible work for our LGBTQAI+ community. We also shared some staff Pride stories featuring Peter Brittain , one of our Senior Recruitment Consultants, who got candid about what Pride means to him, emphasising the triumph of love, courage and resilience.

Supporting Tech Startups & Scaleups ⬆️

As gold partners of Catalyst , we were proud to see the remarkable tech teams and their innovations at Catalyst's Co-Founders Pitch Night. Peter Brittain from our IT Contract Recruitment Team had a great time connecting with some local startups at an exciting stage of their journey!

Congratulations again to the deserving 10 teams who were awarded POC grants by Techstart Ventures LLP to propel their startups forward. At VANRATH, we remain committed to supporting the entrepreneurial tech community as they expand and grow their teams.

NEW in our Tech-sperts Series 💬

In the June edition of our Tech-sperts series, we shined the spotlight on Emma McClenaghan , the winner of Women in Tech's 'One to Watch in the Future' award. Emma shares her insights into the transformative power of AI and takes us on a journey behind the creation of Genysys Engine Ltd and Wally, the game-changing website assistant.

We also recently featured another Woman in Tech award winner, David Collins , CEO of First Derivative , who was titled 'Male Advocate of the Year'. David talks about creating an inclusive work environment, empowering women in leadership positions and making a positive impact in the tech industry - a must-read for anyone seeking to advance their tech career and embrace diversity in the field!

Empowering Local Students 🎓

Let's take a moment to reflect on the Queen's University Belfast Blue Awards, where we celebrated the inspiring individuals and teams embracing the power of sport! We are particularly proud to have sponsored the Community Impact Sporting Award, which was presented to Queen's Parkrun for their significant contributions to the community

VANRATH are delighted to be part of this event, following the recent launch of the VANRATH Active Lifestyle Programme in partnership with Queen's Sport. Our commitment to supporting and promoting sporting excellence in our community remains unwavering!

Inspiring Young Leaders ✨

We had the pleasure of attending and sponsoring the Leaders NI 2023 Conference at Riddel Hall. Hannah O'Doherty and Emma Jayne Bowen from the VANRATH Accountancy Recruitment team got to meet with many local professionals eager to advance in their careers and lend our expert support and advice.

We also sponsored a dynamic brainstorming session in partnership with Women in Business NI to support the career development of young professionals and develop their new and exclusive Leaders Programme!

Additionally, Our Head of Talent, Richard McFarland (Assoc. CIPD) McFarland, joined the judging panel at Catalyst 's 2023 Generation Innovation work experience program. We were thrilled to be part of this incredible initiative that supports young individuals in accelerating their career development and gaining essential skills for the ever-changing IT industry.

Celebrating Staff 🎉

We also recently celebrated Conor Sullivan 's well-deserved promotion! Conor has been promoted to the position of Senior IT Recruitment Consultant, specialising in IT Contracts across the Northern Ireland job market.

Conor joined our team as a Resourcer six months ago and quickly discovered a passion for sourcing top IT talent and building client connections. Whether you require IT Contract recruitment support or are on the lookout for your next IT Contract role, reach out to Conor Sullivan , alongside Ross Stevenson , Peter Brittain , and JP Rooney .

New Faces!👋

We are excited to introduce the newest members of our team! Tom Elliott , our Business Support Recruitment Specialist, brings a diverse skill set and a passion for rugby and golf. Conor McHugh , our C#/.Net Recruitment Consultant, offers specialised knowledge of the industry and even had the opportunity to contribute to an episode of Derry Girls!

JP Rooney , our IT Contracts Specialist, brings extensive experience in connecting IT professionals with leading companies and enjoys playing hurling as a dedicated sportsman. We also welcome Thomas Greer Assoc CIPD as our newest HR Recruitment Consultant and Emma Jayne Bowen to our Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Team, both of whom are dedicated to sourcing top talent and connecting professionals with exciting opportunities.

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