Researcher - Technology Recruitment

Job description / Role

Operating from our office in Dubai, UAE, Robert Walters (Dubai) specialises in permanent and interim professional recruitment across a variety of industry sectors covering the Middle East region. We manage the careers of the highest quality candidates and our blue-chip client base ranges from investment banks and multinational corporations to smaller enterprises and business start-ups.

The Researcher will work alongside a team of experienced consultants who are specialists in their niche markets. You will primarily be responsible for providing essential data to consultants regarding candidates and all aspects of the recruitment market.

Takes responsibility for

* Identifying business opportunities by speaking to candidates
* Developing an understanding of the market
* Conducting specific headhunting projects as and when required
* Assisting the consultants with their workload when they are away from the desk, on client sites or on annual leave

Candidate Management

Meeting set targets in relation to:

* Screening CVs
* Sourcing new candidates for the business using a variety of methods, including headhunting, referrals and job boards
* Managing a portfolio of candidates by remaining in close contact with individuals actively seeking a new position and those who may be considering new roles in future
* Creating company maps/profiles for headhunting purposes
* Searching the database with the consultants to match suitable candidates to new roles
* Conducting telephone based interviews
* Conducting face-to-face interviews with candidates to complete the first phase of registration

Business Development

* Researching news and developments affecting relevant industry sectors in order to build knowledge and credibility within the market place
* Proactively acting upon information gathered from candidates and research
* Actively promoting and continuing to build the reputation of the Robert Walters brand in the recruitment market place

Administrative Duties

* Ensuring that the candidate management system accurately reflects all business dealings with candidates, including correct coding of candidates and ensuring that files reflect and hold all required statutory up to date information
* Managing the diary for consultants in relation to candidate registration
* Producing and maintaining consultant reports
* Conducting specific headhunt projects based on a particular job
* Implementing regularly scheduled candidate and consultant interaction evenings
* Passing on general press articles

Requirements

Candidate Profile:

* Degree educated
* At least 6 months of recruitment/research experience will be ideal but fresh graduates with a strong internship history will be considered for the role
* A general interest in the tech industry

Key focus areas:

* Self Management
Demonstrates self-motivation and a drive to succeed on a personal and team level. Willing to learn, taking an open attitude to new experiences and situations. Makes an effort to improve knowledge, competencies, ability and performance. Able to reflect on learning to improve personal understanding and develop new knowledge and skills. Considers the effects of their actions, ideas and decisions on the wider team. Understands the relationship between their own function and other parts of the Group

* Commercial Awareness and Understanding
Consistently keeps up-to-date with competitor information, market trends and legislative changes. Seeks and verifies key information needed to make appropriate decisions and carry out their job effectively

* Results Driven
Understands results are important and focuses on delivering them through achievement of personal work goals and objectives. Shows determination to make things happen, even under pressure. Delivers a set of Key Performance Indicators

* People Focus
Demonstrates the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment.

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.