Head – Corporate Relations & Placements ID - 35204

NADIA Recruitment & Management Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment and management consultancy is seeking a Head – Corporate Relations & Placements in Dubai. This role includes leading the placement strategy for MBA students, building corporate relationships across UAE organizations, and ensuring student readiness for roles. Candidates must possess 8–12+ years of experience in corporate relations, a robust corporate network, and strong skills in negotiation and relationship building. The position supports final placements and internships aligned with the Dubai job market.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in corporate relations, placements, or business development in the UAE/Dubai market.
• Proven experience in student placements or large-scale internship hiring.
• Strong existing corporate network in the UAE with hiring managers and HR leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute final placement strategy for MBA students.
• Build and activate direct corporate hiring relationships across UAE-based organizations.
• Secure full-time roles across marketing, operations, and finance functions.

Skills

Corporate relations

Talent acquisition

Relationship building

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Job Summary

The Head – Corporate Relations & Placements will be responsible for driving final placements and internships for MBA Students by building strong industry linkages in the UAE, designing internship-to-PPO pathways, and aligning placement strategy with the realities of the Dubai/UAE job market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute final placement strategy for MBA students.
• Build and activate direct corporate hiring relationships across UAE-based organizations.
• Secure full‑time roles across functions such as Marketing, Operation and Finance.
• Coordinate interview processes, offers, negotiations, and onboarding timelines with companies.
• Work closely with Program Head and faculty to ensure student readiness and role alignment.
• Design and execute a large‑scale SIP strategy aligned with UAE hiring practices.
• Secure quality, paid internships, with clear deliverables and learning outcomes.
• Promote internship-to-PPO conversion as the primary placement pathway.
• Maintain strong engagement with corporate mentors during internships.
• Develop and sustain a strong network of UAE‑based companies, including MNCs, regional firms, SMEs, and family businesses.
• Identify opportunities for live projects, short‑term consulting, leadership talks, and industry visits.
• Act as the single point of contact for corporate partners for placements and internships.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in corporate relations, placements, talent acquisition, or business development in the UAE/Dubai market.
• Proven experience in student placements or large‑scale internship hiring (preferably with MBA/PGDM institutions).
• Strong existing corporate network in the UAE with hiring managers, HR leaders, and business owners.
• Hands‑on experience with internship‑to‑PPO hiring models.
• Deep understanding of UAE labor market and hiring practices.
• Strong negotiation, relationship‑building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle large cohorts (200+ students) with structured planning.
• High level of professionalism, ownership, and institutional commitment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.