Nicola Walsh

Placement Officer

Galway, County Galway, Ireland

About

Experience

  • University of Galway (Full-time · 1 yr 1 mo)
    • Placement Officer
      May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

      As Placement Officer at the University of Galway, the role focuses on developing and managing meaningful work placement opportunities that support student learning and employability. Working in partnership with academic staff and industry employers, the position involves coordinating the placement process, building employer relationships, and supporting students throughout their professional placement journey

    • Global Employability Adviser
      Jun 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr

      As Global Employability Adviser at the University of Galway, the focus is on supporting international students and globally mobile graduates in preparing for careers both within Ireland and internationally. Working across students, employers, and global partners, the role delivers tailored employability guidance, industry engagement, and career development programmes designed to enhance global career readiness, strengthen international opportunities, and support student success in an increasingly global employment market.

  • Head of Learning Solutions at Trinzo
    Mar 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

    As Head of Learning Solutions at Trinzo, the focus is on delivering innovative, industry-specific training programs for the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. Trinzo’s experience in regulatory and quality consulting, combined with best practice training methodologies, ensure that training solutions are tailored to meet clients’ objectives. Trinzo Training specializes in designing and implementing impactful programs that address complex challenges, driving long-term success.

  • Sigmar Recruitment (Galway, County Galway, Ireland)
    • Regional Manager
      Nov 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Sigmar Recruitment, established in 2002, is a leading Irish recruitment services company comprised of 14 specialist divisions covering the entire recruitment process and managed service spectrum. We employ over 150 industry specialists across our offices in Ireland (Dublin, Cork, Galway and Athlone) and Poland (Lublin). We recruit for temporary, permanent and contract positions across the following areas: Accountancy, Banking & Financial Services, Construction & Property, Engineering & Manufacturing, HR, Insurance, IT, Legal, Life Sciences, Marketing, Multilingual, Office Support, Public Sector, Sales and Supply Chain. Sigmar Recruitment has won over 50 awards for recruitment excellence and workplace culture including: "Best Recruitment Agency to Work For" (Staffing Industry Analysts Awards 2023 & 2022), "Recruitment Agency of the Year" (ERF Awards 2021) and "Best Client Service" (TALINT awards 2021). Sigmar are part of Groupe Adéquat, a global recruitment group headquartered in France, with a network of 300 offices throughout France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Canada.

    • Team Leader, Galway
      Oct 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Technical & Engineering -Team Lead at Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group
    Mar 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Ireland at Integer Holdings Corporation
    Jul 2018 - Mar 2019 · 9 mos