Moving to Ireland
Supporting you in your journey
Thinking of making the move (or returning home) to Ireland? Find out what it's like to live and work here, and the supports available at Deloitte if you're relocating
Why Ireland?
Ireland has one of the highest standards of living in Europe, and thanks to its geographical location and the fact that English is one of Ireland's official languages, an impressive number of multinational companies have their head offices here, providing a wealth of opportunities.
With a population of 6.7 million people on the island of Ireland and a diaspora that is estimated at more than 80m people, this small country has a huge reach. You could say that Ireland is very good at making an impact that matters! Our workforce comprises a mix of both Irish and international workers - currently, 23% of Deloitte Ireland's staff come from outside Ireland - so international professionals can count on a warm welcome.
Our country is known for its relaxed way of life and a variety of beautiful landscapes. Outdoor activities feature prominently in Irish culture, with beaches, mountain ranges, gardens and green fields scattered across the country. Our cities are also deemed to be some of the most liveable in the world, partly due to the stable economy, world-class education and some of the world’s best working conditions. The social environment reflects the Irish lifestyle, with a heavy focus on sport, arts, music and fashion.Importantly, Ireland welcomes diversity and inclusion, with numerous languages spoken and the existence of a large variety of cultural communities.
Facts and figures
Opportunities at Deloitte in Ireland
Deloitte are the largest professional services and consulting firm globally, with a network of approximately 312,000 professionals in more than 150 countries, and over 2,500 in Ireland.
We’re expanding quickly at Deloitte Ireland, and doing exciting, impactful work for public and private clients spanning multiple industries. We're looking for professionals who are keen to play an important role in our firm's growth.Critical to providing solutions to complex business problems is a diverse team of professionals, who collaborate to provide broad and fully-considered advice.
Supporting you along the way
It’s a courageous step to move country and it often involves speaking a foreign language, meeting new people and being far away from family and friends.
We have several supports available to guide you for our new joiners from abroad:
- A general relocation package is available to support experienced professionals in making the move.
- Visa sponsorship may be available depending on the role - speak to your recruiter to find out if this is possible.
- 23% of our people come from 62 different countries. An inclusive culture is critical to their integration and sense of belonging. Our Multicultural Network’s objective is to celebrate the diverse cultures within Deloitte Ireland, provide support to those moving to a new country/culture, and to build awareness around issues of importance for ethnic minorities. We also have many other sports and social clubs - including running, cycling, tag rugby, and golf - to help you meet colleagues with similar interests.
- We’ve developed a ‘Moving to Ireland’ guide that offers both practical advice and cultural insights, written and researched by a group of colleagues who moved to Ireland from another country or those who have lived abroad at some stage during their career. Thisis is sent to you before you join to help ease the transition.
- We offer a competitive and holistic reward and benefits package - find out more here.
Hear from others who have made the move
Ireland is a wonderful country, the people are extremely warm and Deloitte Ireland is at a stage where it is only going to expand - it's a great time to join! There can definitely be a bit of a culture shock, but rest assured there are ample resources and communities that are more than willing to give you a helping hand.
The most enjoyable aspect of being back in Ireland is the opportunity to experience a real quality of life amongst family and friends while also being involved in some very interesting engagements. The recent uplift in domestic economic activity has been very encouraging and results in a very demanding yet rewarding working environment. That said, people are very much encouraged to enjoy some down time outside of work to maintain that real work life balance.
Ross O'Donovan, Senior Manager in Financial Advisory, Cork
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