Recruitment & Business Support Executive

Full-time | Dubai | Hybrid | Flexible Schedule

We are a growing specialist recruitment business based in Dubai, working internationally across a number of specialist sectors.

We are looking for a highly organised, ambitious and proactive Recruitment & Business Support Executive to work directly alongside the Director and become a key part of the business.

This is a varied role that combines recruitment, resourcing, executive support and business administration. You don't need to know everything from day one - you'll receive full training and support - but we're looking for someone who is eager to learn, takes ownership and wants to develop with the business.

The long-term aim is for this person to become the Director's right hand, taking increasing ownership of the day-to-day workload and becoming someone the Director can rely on to get things done.

What you'll be doing

Recruitment & Resourcing

• Building Boolean searches and sourcing candidates through LinkedIn and other platforms
• Candidate identification and headhunting
• Initial candidate outreach and follow-up
• Building candidate longlists and market maps
• CV formatting and candidate profile preparation
• Coordinating interviews and candidate processes
• Maintaining candidate and client information within our CRM
• Supporting the Director across live recruitment assignments
• Learning to understand client briefs and identify suitable candidates independently

Executive & Business Support

• Managing and organising the Director's diary
• Scheduling client and candidate meetings
• Managing follow-ups and outstanding actions
• Preparing documents, presentations and candidate/client packs
• Maintaining spreadsheets, CRM records and internal systems
• Coordinating travel and general business administration
• Taking ownership of ad-hoc tasks and projects

Who we're looking for

We're not necessarily looking for someone who already knows everything.

We're looking for someone who is intelligent, organised, proactive and willing to learn.

You'll ideally be someone who:

• Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Has excellent written and spoken English
• Is comfortable dealing with senior people and clients, both online and in person
• Is confident using LinkedIn, Microsoft Office and technology
• Can research and find information independently
• Is naturally curious and commercially minded
• Can manage multiple priorities without becoming overwhelmed
• Is a strong follow-up person who doesn't let things fall through the cracks
• Can work independently without needing constant direction
• Is ambitious and wants to develop their career
• Takes pride in their work and genuinely wants to make a difference to the business

Previous experience in recruitment, resourcing, executive assistance, business support or a similar role would be advantageous, but attitude, potential and personality are more important than having the perfect background.

Why join us?

We're a small and growing business, which means you'll have far more exposure and opportunity than you would in a large corporate environment.

You'll work directly with the Director and have genuine exposure to recruitment, business development, clients, candidates and the wider running of an international recruitment business.

There is a clear opportunity to progress as the business grows, with the potential to take on greater responsibility across recruitment, client management, business development and operations.

We also believe in having a great working environment. We work hard, but we want people to enjoy coming to work, have a good level of autonomy and maintain a healthy balance outside of work.

Flexible working is important to us, and the role will involve a mixture of office-based and remote working. We are more interested in the quality of your work and what you achieve than simply being at your desk for set hours.

The role

Location: Dubai - candidates must be based in Dubai

Employment: Full-time, with every other Friday off

Working arrangement: Hybrid - a mixture of office-based and remote working, with flexibility around the working schedule

***Part-time: We may also consider exceptional candidates looking for a part-time arrangement

Progression: Genuine opportunity to grow with the business and take on increasing responsibility

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience