Head of Middle East (Recruitment)

DNA Recruit; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Middle East to lead operations and expansion in the region. This role involves managing client relations, developing market strategies, and overseeing a recruitment team. Successful candidates should have significant recruitment experience and proven business development skills. The position is remote-based in the UK with team meetings in London, offering a salary of £45-60k plus bonuses and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and commission scheme

Flexible remote work

Supportive team environment

Company pension scheme

Share option scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading recruitment in international markets is essential.
• Proven success in business development and client acquisition is required.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead DNA Recruit’s operations in the Middle East region.
• Drive revenue growth and maintain client relationships.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing recruitment team.

Skills

Business development

Client management

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Loxo CRM

DNA Screen

Job description

Head of Middle East

Location: Remote (UK-based) | Monthly team meeting in London
Reports to: Commercial Director

Salary: £45-60k bonus & benefits

About Us

Founded in 2008, DNA Recruit is a leading UK-based recruitment agency specialising in the creative, digital, events, tech and integrated agency space.

With a reputation for connecting top talent with innovative businesses, we partner with a diverse range of client, from independent agencies to global networks.

We put our people first. Our culture is supportive and collaborative as well as fun, vibrant and diverse. We operate a flexible and remote working model, meaning you can operate as a home‑based consultant, with the flexibility to work in our London office whenever you wish.

We are committed to investing in the best recruitment technology and have embraced the latest cloud‑based CRM and interviewing software for flexible working and self‑management.

At DNA Recruit, we support our Heads of Practice with a highly differentiated delivery model. Alongside contingent hiring, we offer a strong variety of retained search solutions and video technology that strengthens client engagement, improves conversion, and elevates the candidate experience.

Our teams are further supported by an established offshore talent function that provides dedicated sourcing support, allowing senior recruiters to focus on billing, business development, and client relationships. As we continue to scale, we are actively investing in and expanding our offshore capability to support future growth.

Role Overview

The Head of Middle East will lead DNA Recruit’s expansion and operations across the Middle East region. You will focus on business development, client relationships, and market strategy, establishing DNA Recruit as a leading recruitment partner for regional clients while managing a high‑performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Build on DNA Recruit’s established Middle East presence, working in the region since 2010, and leverage an existing client base to drive immediate billings while scaling long‑term regional growth.
• Own and deliver revenue growth across the Middle East market, with clear accountability for personal billings and overall regional performance.
• Define and execute growth strategies for the Middle East market, identifying opportunities across multiple sectors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with regional organisations, acting as a trusted advisor for recruitment solutions.
• Drive business development and revenue growth across the Middle East region.
• Provide market insights, talent trends, and intelligence to clients and internal teams.
• Ensure exceptional candidate experience and recruitment delivery in the region.
• Collaborate with agency leadership to align regional strategy with overall business objectives.
• Represent DNA Recruit at regional events, conferences, and professional networks.
• Develop, mentor, and manage a team focused on Middle East recruitment, ensuring high performance and engagement.

Requirements

• Significant experience leading recruitment in the Middle East or international markets.
• Proven success in business development, client acquisition, and market growth.
• Strong understanding of talent markets, regional trends, and sector opportunities.
• Leadership experience with remote or dispersed teams.
• Excellent client management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strategic, commercially minded, and results driven.

Tech Provisions

• DNA laptop with wireless keyboard & mouse
• Second screen & desk mount
• iPhone or android mobile phone
• LinkedIn Recruiter license
• Loxo CRM License
• DNA Screen License
• Mailerlite

What we offer

• Attractive Rewards: Competitive base salary and a strong commission scheme.
• Outstanding Client Network: Access a network of 800 signed terms of business, giving you a competitive edge in developing new business opportunities.
• Flexible Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere in the UK.
• World‑class tech stack: DNA has invested in a powerful bespoke recruitment tech stack including our own productised video interview platform.
• Supportive Team: Join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values innovation and 26 days holiday all bank holidays.
• NEST pension.
• Share option scheme through Vest’d.
• In addition, as part of our ‘giving back’ scheme we will encourage you to spend at least a day each year supporting a charity of your choice or working in the community.

Please send your CV to [e-mail] or reach out directly for an informal chat.

Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of recruitment – and achieve your earning potential with us. To find out more about us and our team, please go to www.dnarecruit.com

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful.

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DNA Recruit deliver dynamic recruitment, search and talent solutions and provide insight, knowledge, and credible introductions necessary for client‑side and agency roles. Areas we specialise in New Business, Account and Project Management, Strategy and Planning, Events, Experiential, Creative and User Experience Design, Technology, Product, Marketing and Data roles in permanent, contract and freelance recruitment, search and selection, talent advisory and consulting across the UK and globally.