Middle East Talent Acquisition Partner – Sports & Entertainment

THE·TEAM; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

THETEAM is hiring a Recruiter to manage end-to-end recruitment for the Middle East region, working with hiring managers and the People team to understand needs and deliver a superior candidate experience.

You will source, screen and assess candidates across roles in UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East, building pipelines for current and future needs while advising on market conditions and recruitment strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally within the Middle East.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple roles.
• Strong direct sourcing and candidate-identification skills.
• Good knowledge of the UAE and broader Middle East talent landscape.
• Confidence partnering with senior stakeholders and challenging or advising hiring managers when needed.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, resourceful and solutions-oriented approach.
• High attention to detail and commitment to candidate experience.
• Experience in an international, matrixed organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle across roles in the Middle East, from intake and sourcing through interviews, offers and handover to onboarding.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, role requirements and the capabilities required for success.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies to identify high-quality talent across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.
• Proactively build talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, recruitment platforms and direct outreach.
• Screen and assess candidates against both technical requirements and cultural alignment.
• Coordinate interview processes and ensure candidates and hiring managers have a clear, efficient and positive experience.
• Advise hiring managers on recruitment strategy, candidate availability and market conditions.
• Support offer development and candidate negotiations in partnership with the People team.
• Build relationships with recruitment agencies and other external talent partners where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and provide visibility on pipeline health, hiring progress and recruitment metrics.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and help ensure diverse candidate pipelines.
• Support employer-brand initiatives and help strengthen Wasserman's reputation as an employer across the region.
• Contribute to broader talent and People initiatives as the Middle East business continues to grow.

Skills

Recruitment

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Market knowledge Middle East

Job description

THETEAM is hiring a Recruiter to manage end-to-end recruitment for the Middle East region, working with hiring managers and the People team to understand needs and deliver a superior candidate experience.

You will source, screen and assess candidates across roles in UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East, building pipelines for current and future needs while advising on market conditions and recruitment strategy.