Principal IT Recruiter

Kingston Stanley; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Established hot desk

Marketing support

Recruitment technology/tools

Career progression

Collaborative culture

Dubai office

Learning & development

Job summary

Kingston Stanley is seeking a Principal IT Recruiter to join its growing Technology division in Dubai. You will own a high-performing desk, manage the full lifecycle from BD to placement, and build lasting client relationships across the UAE and GCC.

You’ll recruit across Software/IT, Cyber, Data & AI, ERP/CRM, and more, with uncapped commission and strong marketing support. Dubai-based with a modern office and clear progression opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in a recruitment agency is essential.
• Strong billing history and ability to exceed targets.
• Experience recruiting technology/IT professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete 360 recruitment process from BD to placement.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships across UAE and GCC.
• Source, attract and engage top technology professionals.
• Manage multiple live vacancies concurrently.
• Negotiate offers and close placements successfully.
• Deliver excellent candidate and client experiences.
• Develop new business opportunities while growing existing accounts.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and market intel.
• Consistently meet monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
• Act as a trusted recruitment partner to tech clients.

Skills

6–10 yrs exp

Billing targets

Tech/IT market

Business development

Account management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Organisation

Job description

Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

About Kingston Stanley

Kingston Stanley is one of the Middle East's leading specialist recruitment consultancies, partnering with organisations across the UAE and GCC to deliver exceptional talent across Technology, Digital, Marketing, HR, Sales, and Business Support.

As our Technology division continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Principal IT Recruiter to join an established division and take ownership of an established, high-performing "hot" desk.

The Opportunity

This is a genuine 360 recruitment role where you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle while developing long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.

You'll inherit an active desk with existing clients, live vacancies and strong market reputation, giving you the platform to make an immediate impact while continuing to build your own portfolio.

You’ll recruit across the full Technology landscape, including but not limited to:

• Software Engineering & Development
• Cyber Security
• Data & AI
• Enterprise Applications
• ERP & CRM
• Product Management
• Technology Leadership
• Digital Transformation

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete 360 recruitment process from business development through to placement.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships across the UAE and GCC.
• Source, attract and engage high-quality technology professionals.
• Manage multiple live vacancies simultaneously.
• Negotiate offers and successfully close placements.
• Deliver exceptional candidate and client experiences.
• Develop new business opportunities while maximising existing accounts.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and market intelligence.
• Consistently achieve monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
• Act as a trusted recruitment partner to clients within the technology sector.

About You

You'll be an ambitious, commercially driven recruiter who enjoys building relationships and winning business.

• 6–10 years' experience within a recruitment agency environment (essential).
• Strong track record of billing and exceeding revenue targets.
• Experience recruiting within the Technology/IT market.
• Excellent business development and account management skills.
• Strong networking, negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Currently based in Dubai, or willing to relocate.

What We Offer

• Established hot desk with active clients and live roles.
• Uncapped commission structure.
• Strong marketing and sourcing support.
• Access to leading recruitment technology and tools.
• Career progression into leadership opportunities.
• Collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Modern Dubai office.
• Ongoing learning and professional development.

If you're an experienced Technology recruiter looking to join one of the region's most respected recruitment businesses and want the platform to maximise your earnings and career, we'd love to hear from you.

You must have experience in a Recruitment Agency