Talent Acquisition Manager – Non‑Education

About the role

The Talent Acquisition Manager – Non‑Education will lead full‑cycle recruitment for corporate and non‑educational positions across Cognita’s schools and regional offices in Dubai, partnering closely with hiring managers to build high‑quality talent pipelines.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, job boards, networking and market mapping.
• Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment process from sourcing and screening to offer management and onboarding.
• Provide guidance and training to hiring managers on recruitment best practices and ATS usage.
• Support recruitment events, sourcing campaigns and workforce planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain an exceptional candidate experience.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of full‑cycle recruitment experience across specialist and corporate functions.
• Proven ability to source talent via social media, professional networks and applicant tracking systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills with senior leaders.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
• In‑house recruitment experience preferred; agency background also considered.