Middle East Career Services Senior Specialist

The Boston Consulting Group GmbH; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a part-time Career Services Senior Specialist in Dubai. This position supports career coaching and advisory for BCG staff, leveraging a rich professional network. Responsibilities include conducting career assessments, advising on transitions, and providing insights into job market trends. Ideal candidates have a degree in business psychology or HR, plus 5-7 years of recruitment experience. This role is offered on a fixed-term contract until December 2026.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in internal talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Established network of search professionals and corporate recruiters.
• Ability to coordinate with senior stakeholders on HR matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized career coaching to BCG staff.
• Conduct structured career assessments and assist in goal setting.
• Engage with employers to facilitate job placements.

Skills

Career coaching

Networking strategies

Interview preparation

Salary negotiation

CV writing

Education

Degree in business psychology or HR management

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation‑inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom‑line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading‑edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You’ll Do

Would you consider yourself an adept job search advisor, coach, and mentor? If so, join our team as a Career Services Senior Specialist. Career Services (CS) within HR supports transitioning staff through career coaching and advisory, leveraging our extensive network of alumni, headhunters, and long‑standing relationships with employers across the Middle East. CS also comprises two additional verticals—Executive Placement Services (EPS) and Alumni Relations (AR)—which further strengthen our support model.

In this temporary part‑time role, you will provide career coaching and advisory services to BCGers past and present, supporting their career progression within BCG or in the external job market. You will deliver personalized, high‑quality career guidance to BCG staff, including members of BST, BCG X, Platinion, and the BCG alumni community.

You will support transitioning consultants as they reposition themselves for their next career step through tailored career advisory services, including:

• Conducting structured career assessments
• Supporting individuals in defining professional goals
• Advising on career transitions and job search strategies aligned with individual objectives and market conditions

You will also support coachees with the following:

• CV writing and LinkedIn profile optimization
• Interview preparation, networking strategies, and salary negotiation coaching through targeted coaching and mock interview sessions
• Insights on industry and regional job market trends to help individuals navigate the market effectively

You will actively engage with headhunters, employers, and alumni networks to facilitate job placements
and enhance career development opportunities. This includes:

• Building and maintaining strong employer and search partner relationships
• Identifying and matching transitioning consultants with relevant opportunities within the employer network

In addition, you will ensure that career services resources and tools remain current and impactful by:

• Managing and updating career services platforms such as the Career Services Hub and CS/ Alumni newsletter
• Maintaining templates and job search materials
• Continuously enhancing the overall user experience of Career Services offerings

Overall, your role will ensure seamless, professional, and discreet career advisory services across the Middle East region.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree from a college or university, ideally with a specialization in business psychology or HR management
• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant experience, ideally within an internal talent acquisition function or recruitment role
• An established professional network of search professionals and corporate recruiters
• The experience, gravitas, and judgment to coordinate with senior stakeholders on sensitive and confidential HR and placement matters
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite
• Excellent written and spoken English

Key Competencies:

• Enhance Technical Knowledge: Apply sound judgment, critical thinking, adaptability, and best practices
• Own and Prioritize Tasks: Manage complex priorities, deliver high‑quality work, and meet deadlines
• Communicate Effectively: Communicate clearly, listen actively, and manage stakeholder expectations
• Collaborate with Teams: Partner effectively across teams and networks, embracing change and new opportunities
• Manage Conflict: Encourage open dialogue, support development, and provide constructive feedback
• Absolute Integrity and Trustworthiness: You handle all matters discreetly and confidentially.
• Proactivity: You anticipate challenges and address them head‑on.
• Responsibility and Dependability: You take ownership, drive topics forward, and remain calm under pressure.
• Professional Confidence: You bring credibility and assurance to sensitive career conversations.
• Service Orientation and Communication: You engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: You adjust easily to changing priorities and environments.
• Empathy and Candidate Care: You provide compassionate, high‑touch support throughout career transitions.

Who You’ll Work With

You will work within the Middle East Career Services team, reporting to the Career Services Senior Manager. You will regularly interact with consultants across all cohorts, non‑consulting teams, BCG alumni, the client network, and Career Services colleagues regionally and globally. You will also collaborate closely with Executive Placement Services (EPS) and Alumni Relations (AR).

Additional info

Please note that this position is offered on a 60% part‑time basis under a fixed‑term contract ending on 31 December 2026.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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