I am pleased to write this recommendation for Nichola Daly, who has plays an instrumental role in recruiting top talent for Hastings Hotels. Nichola’s approach to recruitment is characterised by exceptional care, meticulous attention to detail, and a true spirit of partnership.

Throughout our collaboration, Nichola demonstrated a deep understanding of our company’s needs and culture, ensuring that every candidate presented was not only highly qualified but also a perfect fit for our team. Her ability to listen, adapt, and provide tailored solutions has been invaluable in filling several high-profile roles within our organisation.

What sets Nichola apart is her commitment to excellence. She goes above and beyond to ensure that both the company and candidates are fully supported throughout the recruitment process. But also her knowledge and love of the hospitality industry. Her proactive communication, thorough candidate assessments, and genuine interest in finding the right match have consistently led to successful hires.

I highly recommend Nichola to any organisation seeking a dedicated, professional, and results-driven recruiter. Her contributions have had a such a positive impact on Hastings Hotels, and I am confident she will bring the same level of excellence to any future endeavours.

Rob Rees Chartered FCIPD Group Head of People & Culture at Hastings Hotels | Vice Chair at CIPD NIGroup Head of People & Culture at Hastings Hotels | Vice Chair at CIPD NI

Working with Nichola is consistently an exceptionally positive experience. Nichola possesses a profound understanding of the market, its complexities, and challenges, and consistently delivers exceptional personal service. Engaging with Nichola is always a pleasure, as she fully immerses herself in the task at hand to ensure we secure the right candidate.

I couldn’t recommend Nichola highly enough if you seek to acquire the right talent for your business while ensuring a strong fit for her candidates.

Gareth Byrne, General Manager – Lough Erne Resort

It’s so important for Tourism NI  as an employer to partner with people who understand our brand, our people and our vision. Our people are fundamental to the success of our organisation so it’s vital we get the right fit in potential candidates. Nichola fully understood the brief given and was able to deliver a professional, high quality and personable service. It was a pleasure working with Nichola – she knows the industry inside out and is more of a “match-maker” than recruitment consultant! The personal service delivered by Nichola resulted in a perfect match and positive experience for both employer and candidate – a real success.

Kathryn, HR Manager & Central Services Manager – Tourism NI

Nichola possesses a deep knowledge and passion of the hospitality sector and works with a wide network of luxury brands across the Island of Ireland and the UK.  Nichola has been a key person in supporting the development and employability of our graduates at the University into the workplace by ensuring they are well informed of what is expected of them when they embark on a professional career within the industry.

Simon Russell. Course Director BSc International Hospitality Management. Ulster University

I have been privileged to meet and work with the remarkable Nichola Daly. Nichola’s professional capacity has brought numerous opportunities to our final year students as they prepare for the future workplace after graduation.

She has been instrumental in sharing and securing management and leadership opportunities for our future leaders

Nichola is always an inspiring guest lecture for the Ulster University Business School. The future leaders in Hospitality Management at Ulster University know they have the best contact for upcoming management and leadership opportunities in Northern Ireland and beyond.

Ulster University was ranked first out of 54 higher education institutions in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2021 for its  Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism courses.

Nikki McQuillan, Course Director Hospitality Management – Ulster University

We engaged Nichola/ Daly Recruitment to find us an Events Manager, as a start-up company and new to events this recruitment was challenging for us. We need not have worried, because Nichola with her vast knowledge and network in hospitality made this a satisfying and successful experience.

The whole process from our engagement to our chosen candidate signing the contract was two weeks! The quality of the CVs were excellent, it was difficult to choose between the candidates put forward as Nichola had screened them so well against the job description/ role spec.

We ended up with an outstanding hire, and as stressless and effortless an experience I have had in my 30 years of management.”

Ric Dyer, Woodlab Distillery & Visitor Centre.

Nichola is a specialist recruiter in a company which itself stands out from other recruitment agencies due to the extensive industry knowledge, quality and personal service she offers.

With a people-centric approach, Nichola goes beyond just matching skills and experience to a job spec. I know when I interview a Daly Recruitment candidate, they will have already been vetted as a suitable fit within our company and culture by a partner who knows us well. I would highly recommend Daly Recruitment to any of my industry colleagues.

Michael Weston, General Manager of Slieve Donard Resort & Spa

Nichola has worked very closely with me in relation to sourcing high calibre executives in respect of a number of senior management roles.  I have been most impressed with Nichola’s grasp of understanding, and contacts within the hospitality industry both within Northern Ireland and wider afield.  She ‘gets’ the business needs and is able to match needs with high quality candidates to appoint.

As my Group is in a major expansion mode it is also a huge asset to have Nichola available ever so promptly and constantly to assist and source.  She is a delight to work with and I cannot recommend her highly enough to industry colleagues….anywhere!

Garvan O’Doherty, CEO. Garvan O’Doherty Group

“Having successfully worked with Nichola for several years I have found her passion to find the highest calibre of professionals in the industry refreshing.

Nichola has a unique understanding of the marketplace in Northern Ireland and further afield, with an ability to attract high-end talent “

Maeve Morgan, HR Manager of The Beannchor Group (incl. The Merchant & Bullitt Hotel’s, Belfast).

I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Nichola for nearly two decades. She is one of the most experienced and well-connected individuals in the hospitality sector. Whether it’s in Belfast, Dublin or further afield I would rely on Nichola to showcase the best candidates for the role.

Dr. Howard Hastings OBE, Managing Director of Hastings Hotel Group