Principal IT Recruiter

Kingston Stanley; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Career progression into leadership

Modern Dubai office

Marketing and sourcing support

Access to leading recruitment tech工具

Job summary

Kingston Stanley in Dubai is seeking an experienced Principal IT Recruiter to join our established technology division. You will own a high-performing desk, manage the full recruitment lifecycle from business development to placement, and build lasting relationships with clients and candidates across the UAE and GCC.

You will recruit across Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Data & AI, ERP/CRM, and Product Management, handling multiple vacancies, negotiating offers, and driving revenue

Qualifications

• 6–10 years' experience in a recruitment agency.
• Proven billing history with revenue targets.
• Experience recruiting in Technology/IT.
• Strong networking and negotiation skills.
• Dubai-based or willing to relocate to Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full 360 recruitment lifecycle from BD to placement.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships across UAE and GCC.
• Source, attract and engage top technology professionals.
• Handle multiple live vacancies simultaneously.
• Negotiate offers and close placements.
• Deliver outstanding candidate and client experiences.
• Develop new business opportunities and grow existing accounts.
• Maintain CRM records and market intelligence; hit revenue targets.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

360 recruitment process

Technology/IT recruitment

Negotiation

CRM/billing

Tools

CRM systems

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.

You must have experience in a Recruitment Agency