TA Sourcing Lead

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi is seeking a TA Sourcing Lead who owns enterprise sourcing channels, pipelines and talent signals. You will act as SME on sourcing technologies and partner with outsourced providers to ensure scalable, high‑quality delivery.

This role focuses on strategic, complex, senior and escalated roles, while mentoring sourcing specialists and driving proactive pipeline strategy across EDGE clusters. English proficiency and international collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Talent Acquisition Sourcing with deep knowledge of the technical aspects of sourcing across multiple channels (e.g. referral generation, deep Talent research, prompt engineering, BOOLEAN, leveraging AI tools, OSINT methods, sourcing signals etc.)
• Proven delivery of business-critical sourcing assignments.
• Advanced expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms.
• Experience with developing Talent market intelligence and sourcing signal development (outside of LinkedIn alone).
• Expert at relationship and rapport building, career marketing, delivery of employee brand propositioning and employer branding messages.

Responsibilities

• Own, develop and nurture enterprise sourcing channels, pipelines, and modular Talent pools across all EDGE clusters and entities.
• Ensure Talent pipelines, Talent pools, and referrals are modular and deployed Group-wide, appropriately and proactively.
• Own sourcing SLAs, KPIs, and executive reporting.
• Lead delivery of complex priority and escalated sourcing assignments (P1, P2 escalations).
• Provide white-glove sourcing and referral management for EDGE Leadership.
• Define sourcing methodologies, channel strategies, and tool standards.
• As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will deliver strategic market intelligence and Talent insights including sourcing signals, while acting as a champion for data driven Talent insights.
• Lead proactive pipeline strategy for critical role families, to include zero day hiring.
• Partner with Vendor Management on OSP/RPO capacity planning and performance.
• Coach and guide sourcing specialists through knowledge sharing.
• Own and drive sourcing initiatives and improvements that improve pipeline quality, speed, or health and act as a key contributor to TA projects and initiatives, to include Enterprise level projects and initiatives.
• Cultivate and nurture Talent pipelines across all channels via the delivery of bespoke and templated employer branding and value propositions.

Skills

Talent Sourcing

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS platforms

AI sourcing tools

Stakeholder management

Tools

AI sourcing tools

OSINT methods

Job description

Job Description:

ABOUT EDGE

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The TA Sourcing Lead is the custodian of EDGE’s sourcing channels, Talent pools, pipelines, and sourcing methodologies. You are the Subject Matter Expert on sourcing technologies and tools, Talent signals, Talent Market Intelligence and Talent engagement. This role delivers Priority 1 (P1) strategic, complex and business-critical sourcing, provides white-glove sourcing for senior roles as well as P1 and escalated Priority 2 (P2) volume/niche technical, and Executive referrals. The TA Sourcing Lead manages and leads sourcing initiatives and projects, and partners closely with outsourced service providers to ensure scalable, high-quality delivery while remaining a key individual contributor focussed on attracting world class Talent into top of funnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own, develop and nurture enterprise sourcing channels, pipelines, and modular Talent pools across all EDGE clusters and entities.
• Ensure Talent pipelines, Talent pools, and referrals are modular and deployed Group-wide, appropriately and proactively.
• Own sourcing SLAs, KPIs, and executive reporting.
• Lead delivery of complex priority and escalated sourcing assignments (P1, P2 escalations).
• Provide white-glove sourcing and referral management for EDGE Leadership.
• Define sourcing methodologies, channel strategies, and tool standards.
• As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will deliver strategic market intelligence and Talent insights including sourcing signals, while acting as a champion for data driven Talent insights.
• Lead proactive pipeline strategy for critical role families, to include zero day hiring.
• Partner with Vendor Management on OSP/RPO capacity planning and performance.
• Coach and guide sourcing specialists through knowledge sharing.
• Own and drive sourcing initiatives and improvements that improve pipeline quality, speed, or health and act as a key contributor to TA projects and initiatives, to include Enterprise level projects and initiatives.
• Cultivate and nurture Talent pipelines across all channels via the delivery of bespoke and templated employer branding and value propositions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience in Talent Acquisition Sourcing with deep knowledge of the technical aspects of sourcing across multiple channels (e.g. referral generation, deep Talent research, prompt engineering, BOOLEAN, leveraging AI tools, OSINT methods, sourcing signals etc.)
• Proven delivery of business-critical sourcing assignments.
• Advanced expertise in LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms.
• Experience with developing Talent market intelligence and sourcing signal development (outside of LinkedIn alone).
• Expert at relationship and rapport building, career marketing, delivery of employee brand propositioning and employer branding messages.
• Ability to coach and mentor on all aspect of sourcing.
• Experience partnering with OSP/RPO suppliers.
• Experience managing executive stakeholders.
• Experienced with project and initiative management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing and improving sourcing operating procedures and playbooks.
• Exposure to workforce planning, data, and analytics.
• Experience leading enterprise projects or programmes.
• Advanced use of AI-driven sourcing products and tools.
• Experience developing and nurturing long-term, modular, Talent pipelines.
• CRM experience.

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAEs EDGE is one of the worlds leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.