Osborne, one of Ireland’s leading recruitment and talent solutions providers, announced its official launch in the United Kingdom with the opening of its first UK office in Manchester, marking a major milestone in the company’s international growth strategy and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the UK market.
Located in the heart of Northwest England, the new Manchester office positions Osborne within one of the UK’s fastest-growing economic regions and a key destination for Irish business investment. The office, which is the 13th Osborne operation, will serve as a strategic hub for Osborne’s UK operations, supporting organisations and job seekers across the region while delivering on the company’s mission of placing the right person in the right job with no compromise.
The announcement follows a recent Enterprise Ireland-led trade mission to Manchester, highlighting the growing importance of the UK market for Irish businesses. During the trade mission, Osborne officially opened its Manchester office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Minister Niamh Smyth TD, Jenny Melia, CEO of Enterprise Ireland, Cillian O’Kelly, Consul General of Ireland to Manchester, and Councillor Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council (Pictured) The occasion marked a significant milestone in Osborne’s international expansion journey and underscored the company’s commitment to supporting businesses and talent across the United Kingdom. According to Enterprise Ireland’s latest UK Market Sentiment Survey, the North of England now accounts for 20% of Irish companies’ UK footprint, making it the second-largest UK region for Irish business activity after London.
Osborne’s expansion reflects this growing momentum. The company plans to create 10 new jobs in 2026, with significant further job creation and growth anticipated as the business expands its UK presence.
Shóna McManus, Group CEO & Owner of Osborne, said:
“Our expansion into the UK is an incredibly exciting milestone for Osborne. Establishing our first UK office in Manchester places us at the centre of a thriving business community and signals our long-term commitment to the UK market. We have built a strong, values-driven business in Ireland, centred around recruitment excellence and delivery for both clients and candidates and we are excited to bring that same approach to the UK. We look forward to building lasting partnerships across the region.”
To lead its Manchester operations, Osborne has appointed Ben Toynton as Recruitment & Business Manager, Manchester. Bringing extensive experience in talent acquisition, business development, and relationship management, Ben will play a key role in establishing Osborne’s presence in the region, building client partnerships, and supporting organisations in accessing exceptional talent across key sectors.
Ben Toynton, Recruitment & Business Manager, Osborne Manchester, commented:
“I am incredibly excited to lead Osborne’s expansion into the UK and to establish our presence in Manchester, one of the UK’s most dynamic and opportunity-rich business regions. Osborne has built an outstanding reputation for recruitment excellence, and I look forward to bringing our people-first approach to businesses and candidates across the region while building strong, long-term partnerships that support growth and success.”
Having successfully supported UK-based clients and candidates for many years, Osborne’s physical expansion into the market strengthens its ability to serve clients operating across both Ireland and the UK, while creating new opportunities to connect top talent with forward-thinking organisations. As Osborne embarks on this new chapter, the company remains firmly grounded in its core values of Excellence, Growth, Integrity, Collaboration, and Care, and its unwavering commitment to changing lives by connecting exceptional talent with exceptional opportunities.
