Experienced Recruitment Consultant - Dubai

Join us and help grow our presence in Dubai! At La Fosse, we’re an employee-owned talent solutions business specialising in tech, digital, and change, but people are always at the heart of what we do.  Our mission is to create a working world where talent is recognised for its value, not its background. We help businesses of all sizes solve people and growth challenges through recruitment, our academy, solutions, and executive search.  What makes us different? Everyone here has a stake in the business. Being employee-owned means we all have a voice, and we all share in our success.  We’re ambitious, collaborative, and care about doing great work with great people. There’s real focus on learning, development, and building meaningful careers, in a culture that’s grounded, inclusive, and fun.  If you’re after purpose, progression, and the chance to shape something exciting, La Fosse is the place to do it.  The Role:  This is a really exciting opportunity for someone to join our newly established Dubai office, as the second person on the ground there. We’re looking for an Experienced Consultant who has extensive knowledge in the tech recruitment landscape and play a key role in its continued growth. This is a 360 recruitment role where you’ll be working with both existing clients across the La Fosse network and developing new business opportunities. You’ll partner closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver high-impact talent solutions, while also building strong relationships with top-tier tech professionals across Dubai and the Middle East.  If you’re commercially driven, passionate about tech recruitment, and ready to make an impact in a high-performing, collaborative team—this could be the perfect next step.  The Team:  This is a new office which was opened by one of our leading directors in September 2024. He is already having some huge success in Dubai, achieving £75k quarters and we're looking for someone to join us who can help continue this growth. You'll be the second person on the ground in Dubai, and we have plans to grow this to 5 people in the next 3 years. You'll be a part of out wider EMEA division which in 2024 generated £4 million in NFI, with an impressive £250k average productivity per head, reflecting both strong market presence and a collaborative, results-driven culture.  Hear from some of our team here about what they love about working at La Fosse.  What will you be doing?  Client Partnership: Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering market insight, salary benchmarking, and talent strategy advice.   Business Development: Identify and win new business through networking, referrals, and proactive outreach.   Candidate Attraction: Source and engage high-quality candidates using platforms like LinkedIn, job boards, and your own network.   Recruitment Delivery: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process—from job brief to offer—ensuring a smooth, professional experience for both clients and candidates.  Offer & Negotiation: Support clients and candidates from negotiating terms through to managing best package for candidates at offer stage.  Compliance & CRM: Keep accurate records in Bullhorn and ensure alignment with GDPR, employment law, and internal standards.   Market Expertise: Stay ahead of industry trends and share insights to support clients’ needs.   Team Collaboration: Live our values of care, ambition, and humility, contributing to a high-performing, inclusive team culture.    Requirements We’d love to hear from you if you have:  Proven experience in a 360 recruitment role, ideally within the tech, digital, or change space.   A strong track record of business development and client relationship management.   Confidence sourcing talent through platforms like LinkedIn, job boards, and your own network.   The ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle with professionalism and attention to detail.   Solid negotiation and offer management skills, with a commercial mindset.   Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to influence and build trust.   A collaborative, team-first mindset, with a proactive approach to hitting personal and shared targets.   Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple roles and stakeholders at once.   Familiarity with CRM systems (Bullhorn experience is a plus) and an understanding of recruitment compliance and best practices.    What are the Standards & Expectations we live by?   We support each other to be as successful as we can.   Treat others how you would like to be treated.   We put our teams before ourselves.   We think and act on what is best for the overall business.  Benefits What’s in it for you? What can you earn? When you join our recruitment team, you will start on a flat 15% commission to help you settle in, then move you to our standard structure where you will earn 33% of any NFI up to £800k and 40% on billings beyond that, ensuring a clear and rewarding commission structure. You can also earn through additional earning streams such as Management overrides, cross selling and referral bonuses from our Academy & Solutions service lines. Below are some example commission figures: Benefits: 💸 Industry-Leading Commission Structure: Earn from day one with our competitive commission scheme. 🌴 Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a Christmas closure period. We also offer 10 fully paid sick days per year. And the longer you’re with us, the more time off you’ll earn through our tenure-based holiday increase. 🏙️ Hybrid Working Model: We work 4 days a week from our London office, with 1 week per year to work from anywhere—whether that’s by the beach, in the countryside, or closer to family. 🎿 Annual Company Ski Trip: Hit the slopes with the team—our all-company ski trip is open to everyone. 💆 Wellness Perks: We subsidise your gym membership to help you stay active and energised, and offer weekly in-office massages for a midweek recharge. 🧠 Mental Health Support: Access to professional support and resources to help you prioritise your wellbeing. 👶 Enhanced Maternity Pay: We provide enhanced maternity packages to support you through life’s important milestones. 🎉 Incentives & Socials: Regular team socials, performance incentives, and rewards to celebrate your success. 🦷 Private Health & Dental Discounts: Take advantage of discounted private healthcare and dental plans, because your health matters.   The Interview Process: We want to make sure this role is the perfect fit for both you and us. Here’s what to expect: Call with our TA team: To learn more about you and to tell you more about us! 1st Stage Teams Interview: A commercial-focused conversation with the hiring manager or team lead. Psychometric Assessment: A short online assessment to help us understand your working style, preferences, and strengths. Final Stage Interview - in person: An opportunity to meet the team, learn more about La Fosse and dig into what your first 6 months could look like.    At La Fosse, we believe diverse teams create better outcomes. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If this role excites you but you don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply! 🔗 Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now and let’s grow together.