Freelance Executive Recruiter — Confidential HQ Searches

Freelance Executive Recruiter — Confidential HQ Searches Joud Coffee seeks a freelance Executive Recruiter to lead confidential HQ searches in Abu Dhabi. Own the full funnel from brief to offer. If you build A-teams fast in the GCC, let’s talk. About the role Joud Coffee is looking for a freelance executive recruiter to run confidential searches for several key leadership roles at our Abu Dhabi HQ (titles not listed publicly). You’ll own the full search from brief to offer. What you will do Partner with Founder/HR to define role scorecards and ideal candidate profiles. Build a search strategy and market map across UAE/GCC; run targeted outreach. Source, screen, and calibrate candidates; conduct structured interviews. Present shortlists with written summaries, scorecards, and comp notes. Coordinate interviews, case tasks, references, and background checks. Advise on offers and negotiations; ensure a great candidate experience. Keep pipelines ; share weekly status reports. Protect confidentiality and uphold NDA and data-privacy standards. What you bring 5+ years in executive search (GCC experience required; F&B/retail/hospitality a plus). Strong UAE network and LinkedIn Recruiter expertise; Arabic a plus. Excellent written & spoken English; structured interviewing skills. Comfortable working with Teamtailor or similar ATS and using scorecards. High integrity, confidentiality, and stakeholder management. Contract & location Freelance / project-based , initial 3–6 months with the option to extend. Based in the UAE or GCC; occasional visits to Abu Dhabi HQ . Start: soon, timing is flexible. Compensation: retainer + success fee per hire; we’ll agree a fair structure together. Department Human Resources Role Recruiter Locations Abu Dhabi Remote status Fully Remote About Joud Coffee Joud Coffee (“Joud”) was founded in 2015 with the mission of introducing speciality coffee to Abu Dhabi. After opening our first cafe in the Al Bateen, we have expanded to neighbourhoods across the city where each location offers a uniquely designed space for our community to gather and experience our delicious food, pastry, and coffee offerings. We are proud to roast our beans in small batches at our roasting facility in Abu Dhabi, sourcing them through ethical and sustainable direct trade partnerships that connect us to coffee growers and traders around the globe. Today, Joud has its presence in more than 11 locations and continues to grow within the region. Founded in 2015