Senior Recruitment Consultant - Upstream Oil & Gas

WeConnect Energy; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Consultant to enhance business growth through successful placements in the Upstream Oil & Gas industry. The role involves managing the recruitment process, maintaining client relations, and sourcing qualified candidates. Ideal candidates will have a university degree and at least 3 years of recruitment experience, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. The position offers benefits including uncapped commission and paid volunteering days.

Benefits

Uncapped Commission

Two Paid Volunteering Days per Year

Qualifications

• University degree.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in recruitment.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Actively source and attract qualified candidates.
• Manage your own recruitment desk and develop market expertise.
• Conduct headhunting for open vacancies.
• Ensure accurate candidate database management.
• Submit qualified candidate CVs in a timely manner.

Skills

University degree

Minimum of 3 years' experience in recruitment

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Creative and innovative approach to recruitment

Strong networking abilities

Job description

WeConnect Energy is a leading provider of specialist recruitment and contracting solutions tailored for the global Energy sector, focusing on Upstream Oil & Gas, Corporate, Low Carbon, and Renewables markets. Established in 2008, our company prides itself on integrity, honesty, and reliability, while consistently delivering outstanding results.

Role Summary :

The role of the Senior Consultant is pivotal in aiding our business growth by successfully placing technical and commercial senior professionals across the Upstream Oil & Gas industry. This position entails driving candidate and client relations, while managing the recruitment process from inception to completion (360 recruitment).

The position will focus on permanent recruitment and retained / executive search assignments in the Upstream Oil & Gas industry, specialising at senior technical, commercial and corporate levels.

Key Responsibilities :

Candidate Generation :

• Actively source and attract qualified candidates across specified disciplines.
• Manage your own recruitment desk and develop market expertise.
• Conduct headhunting for open vacancies, including pre-screening and reference checks.
• Ensure accurate and efficient candidate database management.
• Submit qualified candidate CVs and shortlists in a timely manner.
• Provide regular feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Oversee the entire recruitment life cycle from submission through to offer acceptance.

Client Relations :

Maintain and enhance existing client relationships.

Conduct effective business development to secure new clients.

Negotiate and finalize client contracts.

Engage with HR / Internal Recruitment, Technical Management & Senior Executives.

Ensure accurate management of client accounts.

Monitor client activities and potential recruitment needs.

Independently present relevant data to clients.

Manage the recruitment process from a client perspective, ensuring satisfaction throughout.

Desired Competencies & Capabilities :

Competencies :

Resourcing & Researching

Process Management

Achieving Targets

Sales (Business Development / Client Development)

Personal Effectiveness

Capabilities :

Proficient in managing a recruitment desk.

Client account management and deal closure.

Ability to build and enhance market expertise.

Independently present data to clients.

Strengthen personal brand and professional network.

Skills & Experience :

University degree.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in recruitment.

Full clean driving licence.

Willingness to travel as needed.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Confident and persuasive telephone manner.

Creative and innovative approach to recruitment.

Organized, self-motivated, and proactive.

Strong networking abilities.

Professional demeanour with commercial awareness.

Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

Effective in providing constructive feedback.

Skilled in accurate record keeping.

Benefits :

Uncapped Commission

Two Paid Volunteering Days per Year