Recruitment Consultant (Dubai Location)

Forsyth Barnes; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Barnes is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to join their new Dubai office. The role involves developing strong client relationships, sourcing senior talent in the UAE market, and driving business development. Candidates should have at least 2 years of recruitment experience in the UAE.

Benefits

Up to 50% uncapped commission

Equity opportunities

Direct mentorship from senior leadership

Future relocation support for UK-based recruiters

Culture celebrating performance and growth

Qualifications

• 2+ years recruitment experience in the UAE market (agency-side).
• Proven ability to deliver in tech, eTail, or digital markets preferred.
• Confident on the phone and skilled at building trust with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own your market and develop strong client relationships.
• Source, headhunt and place senior-level talent into UAE roles.
• Drive new business development using warm and cold outreach.

Skills

Client relationship management

Headhunting

Market knowledge

Job description

Recruitment Consultant – Dubai | Forsyth Barnes UAE Launch

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: 12,000 AED/month + up to 50% uncapped commission

Type: Full-time | Relocation opportunity available

Experience required: 2+ years recruiting in the UAE market

Be Part of Something Big. Build Our Dubai Office from the Ground Up.

We’re Forsyth Barnes - a global executive recruitment partner working with brands like Chanel, Huda Beauty, Azadea, and Emirates. After 9 years of record-breaking growth (133% in 2024 alone) and offices in New York, London, and Nottingham, we're now opening our doors in Dubai this September and we’re looking for our second hire on the ground to help us make it happen.

You’ll join our Associate Director, Harry Freeman, who’s already built a strong foothold in the region over the past year. Now, we’re looking for a driven recruiter who knows the UAE market inside out and is ready to take ownership of a hot, high-potential desk in tech, digital, and eTail.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Own your market and develop strong client relationships across tech, eTail & digital brands.
• Source, headhunt and place senior-level talent into key UAE & GCC-based roles.
• Drive new business development using both warm and cold outreach.
• Stay on top of market trends, competitor moves, and client hiring activity.
• Collaborate with a high-performing global team while shaping the Dubai office culture.

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years recruitment experience in the UAE market (agency-side).
• Already based in Dubai OR open to relocation (must know the UAE landscape).
• Proven ability to deliver in tech, eTail, or digital markets preferred.
• Confident on the phone and skilled at building trust with senior stakeholders.
• Ambitious, self-starting, and excited to help build something from scratch.

What You'll Get:

• 12,000 AED/month base salary + up to 50% uncapped commission
• Equity opportunities as the office grows
• Full ownership of your desk and sector
• Chance to work with brands like Chanel, Alshaya Group, and Huda Beauty
• Direct mentorship from senior leadership
• A culture that celebrates performance, growth, and team wins
• Future relocation support (for UK-based recruiters)

About Forsyth Barnes:

We’re a high-growth recruitment firm with a global presence and a boutique approach. Named by the Financial Times for our rapid success, we blend high performance with a people-first culture. We don’t just chase KPIs; we build careers, celebrate wins, and create opportunities for our team to grow with us.

Interested?

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