Reliance Careers
Recruitment Built for Sport
Reliance Careers is the specialist recruitment partner for the sports industry across Ireland and the UK, understanding the roles, the culture and the pressures that come with it. Founded by Stephen Bent, a FIFA Licensed Football Agent with 15+ years across recruitment and elite sport, we work with clubs, governing bodies and sporting organisations who need to hire well, quickly and discreetly, delivering the right people through credibility, relationships and long-term partnerships rather than volume.
How We Work
Brief
We define the role and commercial priorities directly with your organisation.
Search
We draw on our network across Irish and UK sport to source the right talent.
Shortlist
We present vetted, well-matched candidates for your review.
Placement
The right hire is appointed quickly and efficiently.
Ongoing Support
Continued support after hiring to make sure the fit is right.
Registration
Share your experience and career goals with our team.
Interview Prep
Guidance and preparation ahead of every interview stage.
Interview
A managed, well-communicated interview process from start to finish.
Placement
The right role, secured and confirmed.
Ongoing Support
Continued support as you settle into your new role.
The right fit, fast: Shelbourne FC's new commercial hire.
The Challenge
Shelbourne FC needed to build out their commercial side with a Ticketing & Marketing Manager — a role touching revenue, matchday experience and brand. The brief called for someone who could move comfortably between sport and commercial marketing, without a lengthy search dragging the process out.
Our Approach
We partnered directly with the club to scope the role in detail, drew on our network across Irish sport to identify the right people, and ran a clear, professional process end to end — keeping the club and every candidate informed at each stage.
The Outcome
The right candidate was placed quickly and efficiently. Both the club and the successful hire described the process as clear, genuine and professional throughout — and said they'd work with Reliance Careers again.
How The Hire Came Together
Brief
Aligned with Shelbourne FC on the role and their commercial priorities.
Search
Sourced candidates from our network across Irish sport.
Shortlist
Presented a shortlist of vetted, well-matched candidates.
Placement
The right hire was placed, quickly and efficiently.
Trusted by clients and candidates alike.
What organisations and professionals say about working with Reliance Careers across the sports industry.
Stephen and the team at Reliance Careers were excellent to work with throughout the recruitment process. Communication was clear and professional from start to finish, and the overall process was handled efficiently and in a timely manner. Their understanding of the sports industry and proactive approach helped us secure the right candidate quickly, and I would have no hesitation recommending Reliance Careers to others within the industry.
Tomas Quinn
CEO, Shelbourne FC
I had a really positive experience working with Stephen throughout the recruitment process. Communication was clear, genuine, and professional from start to finish, and I always felt well-informed at every stage of the interview process. I would be very happy to work with Reliance Careers again in the future.
Aaron Vard
Ticketing and Marketing Manager, Shelbourne FC
Our commitment does not stop at the signature. We stay in touch with both the client and the candidate after every placement, checking in to make sure the fit is right and offering continued support as the new role beds in.