Assistant Recruitment Manager

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

A fantastic opportunity to join one of the Middle East’s most successful project management consultancies, with a 25-year track record of delivering some of the region’s most iconic projects. Our recruitment team plays a pivotal role in identifying exceptional talent from around the world and bringing them into Mace. With a strong global presence and a reputation for investing in our people, Mace continues to be an employer of choice and a destination for top-tier talent.

This role will support the continued growth Mace is experiencing across the Middle East by attracting skilled professionals into new and existing positions while partnering closely with key stakeholders to meet both internal resourcing and external recruitment needs. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building strong relationships with hiring managers, and are passionate about sourcing diverse talent, we would be delighted to hear from you.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Seeking and sourcing the best talent in the market from competitors and relevant organisations.

• Identifying candidates with the appropriate skills, experience, and behaviours aligned to recruitment requirements.

• Proactively identifying internal talent and promoting internal mobility opportunities.

• Utilising a broad range of sourcing methods, including social media, CV databases, internal systems, and external talent platforms.

• Generating high-quality referrals by promoting internal opportunities and recognising strong internal talent.

• Providing constructive, timely feedback and guidance to candidates throughout the process.

• Supporting prospects and bidding activity by pipelining talent for unsecured or future roles.

• Partnering with hiring managers and recruitment managers to support the full recruitment lifecycle.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date candidate records, ensuring effective use of the applicant tracking system.

• Ensuring full compliance with hiring policies, right-to-work requirements, and approval processes.

• Drafting compelling job adverts ready for posting to the external market.

You’ll need to have:

• Recruitment experience.

• Screening, interviewing, and offering experience.

• Usage of applicant tracking system.

• Sound technical/functional subject matter expertise (SME) in the Talent Acquisition domain (or equivalent).

• Professional network of candidates across sectors of expertise.

• Strong stakeholder management skills.

• Regional experience based on region.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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