Talent Acquisition Manager

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our recruitment function for a leading educational business in the UAE. The role will oversee a team of 15 recruiters and drive the end‑to‑end hiring strategy for both head‑office and campus positions, targeting around 300 hires per year.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 15‑person recruitment team, shaping the overall talent acquisition strategy.
• Design and promote the employer brand and value proposition.
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for critical roles across corporate and campus hiring.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline and ensure ATS data integrity.
• Develop strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders and advise on recruitment solutions.
• Apply innovative sourcing techniques to attract top‑tier talent and implement regional recruitment enhancements.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading recruitment teams and managing high‑volume hiring.
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills.
• Ability to develop employer branding and sourcing strategies.
• Excellent analytical skills to maintain pipeline metrics and ATS quality.