Senior Recruiter - Arabic Speaking

About Us: Global, inclusive and innovative - welcome to AMS, where talent connects across cultures and backgrounds to shape the future of work. We work with leading organizations to design and deliver talent strategies that bring together people, process, data and technology, helping millions of people find meaningful work every year. Our diverse, connected community collaborates to create results for clients and opportunities for our people to learn, grow and make an impact. At AMS, we look for people who bring more than experience, and we welcome different perspectives and ways of thinking. https://www.weareams.com/ The Role: What if your skills mattered more than your job title? At AMS, we're building teams that are curious, collaborative, and committed to delivering exceptional recruitment experiences. We're looking for a Senior Recruiter who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, solving hiring challenges, and influencing recruitment outcomes through insight and expertise. This role supports a key client account in the Middle East and requires a recruiter who can build strong relationships with hiring managers, advise on hiring strategies, and deliver an outstanding candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. This is a fully on-site role based in Dubai, requiring attendance in the client's office five days per week. If you're passionate about talent acquisition, stakeholder management, and delivering high-quality hiring solutions in a fast-paced environment, you might be exactly who we're looking for. What you'll do: • Partner with senior hiring managers and business leaders to provide consultative recruitment support and market expertise. • Lead vacancy briefing discussions and define recruitment strategies aligned to business needs. • Collaborate with sourcing teams to develop effective attraction strategies and ensure strong talent pipelines. • Provide hiring managers with insights on talent availability, market trends, competitor activity, and hiring expectations. • Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from intake through to offer acceptance and onboarding. • Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. • Lead complex offer negotiations and support hiring managers in making informed hiring decisions. • Build and maintain proactive talent pools to support future hiring demand. • Use recruitment data and funnel metrics to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and improve hiring outcomes. • Partner effectively with sourcing, administration, and wider delivery teams to ensure seamless execution. • Support and coach colleagues on recruitment best practices, client culture, and delivery excellence. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and strategic recruitment projects. Skills & Requirements: • Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment within the Oil & Gas, Energy, Engineering, Construction, or related sectors. • Experience supporting hiring across the Middle East region. • Strong stakeholder management skills, including partnering with senior hiring managers and business leaders. • Experience leading recruitment strategy discussions and advising stakeholders on market insights and hiring approaches. • Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and requisitions in a fast-paced environment. • Experience using ATS and recruitment technologies. • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. • Fluency in both Arabic and English both written and spoken. • Ability and willingness to work on-site in Dubai five days per week. Nice to Have • Experience coaching or mentoring recruiters or recruitment support teams. • Strong understanding of talent market mapping and pipelining strategies. • Additional language skills. Why AMS?: At AMS, we come from every walk of life - and that’s what makes us unique. Our culture is open, inclusive and built on trust. We empower our people with the flexibility and autonomy to work in ways that bring out their best. We offer career opportunities in every direction you want to explore. We offer: • Growth and development focused on your strengths. • The opportunity to develop a career within one of the world's leading organisations specialising in talent and workforce solutions. • A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic. • Supportive communities through our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). • One paid volunteer day each year to support a cause that matters to you. • A competitive reward and benefits package.* • Professional development and learning opportunities. • Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic hiring initiatives. * Benefits may vary depending on location and local employment regulations. Our Statement We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you require any accommodations or have accessibility needs, please contact [email protected] or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any stage of the process. If you're ready to bring your skills, curiosity, and passion, click Apply and let's explore what we can achieve together. Show more Show less

Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment within the Oil & Gas, Energy, Engineering, Construction, or related sectors. Experience supporting hiring across the Middle East region. Strong stakeholder management skills, including partnering with senior hiring managers and business leaders. Experience leading recruitment strategy discussions and advising stakeholders on market insights and hiring approaches. Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and requisitions in a fast-paced environment. Experience using ATS and recruitment technologies. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Fluency in both Arabic and English, written and spoken. Ability and willingness to work on-site in Dubai five days per week.

Partner with senior hiring managers and business leaders to provide consultative recruitment support and market expertise. Lead vacancy briefing discussions and define recruitment strategies aligned to business needs. Collaborate with sourcing teams to develop effective attraction strategies and ensure strong talent pipelines. Provide hiring managers with insights on talent availability, market trends, competitor activity, and hiring expectations. Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from intake through to offer acceptance and onboarding. Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Lead complex offer negotiations and support hiring managers in making informed hiring decisions. Build and maintain proactive talent pools to support future hiring demand. Use recruitment data and funnel metrics to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and improve hiring outcomes. Partner effectively with sourcing, administration, and wider delivery teams to ensure seamless execution. Support and coach colleagues on recruitment best practices, client culture, and delivery excellence. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and strategic recruitment projects.