Overview
Principal Recruiter Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Kingston Stanley
Title: Principal Recruiter
Company: Kingston Stanley
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Principal Recruiter
Location: Dubai, UAE
Company: Kingston Stanley Recruitment
Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Commission
About Kingston Stanley
Kingston Stanley is one of the Middle East’s leading specialist recruitment consultancies, partnering with organisations across the UAE and GCC to deliver exceptional talent across Technology, Corporate Service, Digital, Marketing, HR, Sales, and Business Support.
We are looking for an experienced Principal Recruiter to join an established division and take ownership of an established, high-performing “hot” desk.
The Opportunity
This is a genuine 360 recruitment role where you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle while developing long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.
You’ll inherit an active desk with existing clients, live vacancies and strong market reputation, giving you the platform to make an immediate impact while continuing to build your own portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the complete 360 recruitment process from business development through to placement.
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships across the UAE and GCC.
- Source, attract and engage high-quality professionals.
- Manage multiple live vacancies simultaneously.
- Negotiate offers and successfully close placements.
- Deliver exceptional candidate and client experiences.
- Develop new business opportunities while maximising existing accounts.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and market intelligence.
- Consistently achieve monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
- Act as a trusted recruitment partner to clients.
About You
You’ll be an ambitious, commercially driven recruiter who enjoys building relationships and winning business.
Essential Requirements
- 6–10 years’ experience within a recruitment agency environment (essential).
- Proven experience in 360 recruitment.
- Strong track record of billing and exceeding revenue targets.
- Excellent business development and account management skills.
- Strong networking, negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Currently based in Dubai, or willing to relocate.
What We Offer
- Established hot desk with active clients and live roles.
- Uncapped commission structure.
- Strong marketing and sourcing support.
- Access to leading recruitment technology and tools.
- Career progression into leadership opportunities.
- Collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Modern Dubai office.
- Ongoing learning and professional development.
You must have experience in a Recruitment Agency