Senior Recruitment Consultant

At Mark Williams, we believe recruitment is about building trusted partnerships, not simply filling vacancies. As one of the UAE's leading specialist recruitment consultancies, we partner with some of the region's most respected government, semi-government, financial services, and commercial entities.


We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Recruitment Consultant who is passionate about delivering an exceptional client and candidate experience while growing their own portfolio of business.


This is a genuine 360 role where you will take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle, from winning new business and developing client relationships through to sourcing, assessing, and placing high-calibre talent.


The role


- Developing new business opportunities through proactive business development and relationship building.
- Managing the full recruitment process from client brief through to successful placement.
- Meeting clients and candidates face-to-face to build meaningful, long-term relationships.
- Understanding client challenges and providing consultative recruitment solutions.
- Conducting thorough, competency-based candidate interviews and assessments.
- Managing recruitment processes with accuracy, structure, and attention to detail.
- Building and maintaining a strong network of candidates within your specialist market ideally HR, Procurement, and Emiratisation
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to share market intelligence and deliver outstanding results.
- Maintaining high standards of professionalism, integrity, and service throughout every interaction.


What We're Looking For


We're interested in professionals who genuinely believe recruitment is a relationship-driven business.


- Proven experience in a 360 recruitment environment within the region.
- A successful track record in business development and client acquisition.
- Strong consultative sales and relationship-building skills.
- A structured, disciplined, and methodical approach to managing your workload and recruitment processes.
- The confidence to meet clients and candidates regularly and represent the business professionally.
- Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
- Strong organisational and planning abilities with the discipline to manage priorities effectively.
- A resilient mindset with the determination to overcome challenges and consistently deliver results.
- High level of energy, positivity, and personal accountability.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


Our Values


The right person will naturally align with our culture and values:


- Strive for Excellence: Always raising the bar and delivering quality in everything we do.
- Client Driven: Putting clients and candidates at the centre of every decision.
- Teamwork: Sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and celebrating collective success.




If you're looking to join a high-performing team where quality, relationships, and professionalism are genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.


**Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.**