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Jobs

Let our industry specialists listen to your aspirations and present your story to the most esteemed organizations in the Middle East, as we collaborate to write the next chapter of your successful career.

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Exclusive Recruitment Partners

Explore the opportunities from a range of organisations that exclusively partner with Robert Walters for their hiring needs.

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Together, we’ll map out career-defining, life-changing pathways to achieve your career ambitions. Browse our range of services, advice, and resources.

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Services

The Middle East’s leading employers trust us to deliver fast, efficient hiring solutions that are tailored to their exact requirements. Browse our range of bespoke services and resources.

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Whether you’re seeking to hire talent or seeking a new career move for yourself, we have the latest facts, trends and inspiration you need.

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About Robert Walters Middle East

We always put the interests of our clients and candidates first and aim to find the best fit for the employer and job seeker.

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Permanent recruitment

Attract the right talent for your business through our permanent recruitment solutions tailored to your hiring needs. Partner with our industry-leading recruiters who will support your vision by connecting you with permanent professionals who will propel your business forward.

People are at the heart of every business.

As global leaders in recruitment, we understand hiring the right people unlocks your ability to deliver key goals. Hiring the wrong people, no matter how talented, can hold your organisation back while your competition thrives.

To attract the professionals that can take your business forward, you need to tell your organisation’s unique story in a truly engaging way. That’s why it’s vital that you partner with a recruiter who deeply understands you, your market and the professionals you need.

At Robert Walters, we see beyond the job description to understand your organisations real story. We then use our specialist industry expertise, hyper- local knowledge and global reach to champion your story and connect you with the best professionals who will transform your business.

Trusted by over 11,000+ organisations

  • Neom
  • MTN
  • Mubadala
  • Sephora

Secure top talent for your next hire

Let us connect you with the talent that can take your business forward. 

Why choose Robert Walters to handle your permanent recruitment needs?

  • Recieve a tailored service. With over 38 years in operation, we have gained a proven record as a permanent recruitment agency that delievers a professional service that is crafted to meet your business needs. 
  • Partner with industry experts. Many of our permanent recruitment consultant come from the industries they serve, meaning they have built hyper-specialist knowledge of the industry you operate in.
  • Acquire data driven insights. Our permanent recruitment strategy is highly targeted, defined by the insights of our market intelligence function.
  • Take advantage of our global reach.  Our International Candidate Management teams have access to the top talent pools from across the globe. 
  • Share our expertise. Giving you access to our specialist knowledge and in-depth experience though a broad range of insights, advice and thought leadership.

Permanent hiring in the Middle East: Our specialist recruitment approach

 


We pair you with a consultant proficient in your industry, specialising in matching candidates  possessing the unique skills your organisation requires.  Supplying you with a comprehensive shortlist aligned to your recruitment brief.


Our specialists conduct thorough research, multi-channel sourcing, and market mapping to build a personalized talent pool. This approach grants unparalleled access to both active and passive job seekers beyond traditional channels.


Whether you are scaling a team or seeking cover for existing positions, we offer continuous support to both you and the candidates throughout the entire hiring process, from application to their first day in the role.

 

 

Our track record

  • 43,000

    Professionals we help start their next chapter

  • 11,000

    Organisations who we help acquire talent

  • 85%

    Of professionals refer us to a friend

  • 90%

    Of organisations recruit more than one role through us

Speak to our expert permanent recruiters

Jonathan  Berry

Jonathan Berry

Director, Regional Head of UAE & Northern Gulf Middle East

A qualified solicitor in the UK. He moved to Sydney, Australia to join Robert Walters in their Legal & Compliance division. After three successful years, Jonathan left the Sydney office and transferred to Dubai to head up the Middle East Legal Practice.

Omer  Zakaria

Omer Zakaria

Associate Director, Country Head Saudi Arabia Middle East

With over a decade of recruitment expertise, Omer Zakaria is a seasoned professional known for his proficiency in placing senior commercial leadership roles across Saudi Arabia. Having joined Robert Walters in 2015, he has been successfully managing the firm's Saudi business for the past 5 years, demonstrating a deep understanding of the local market dynamics.

Anchal  Kalra

Anchal Kalra

Manager - Finance & Accounting, Middle East

Seasoned Finance & Accounting recruitment professional with a consultative approach, Anchal has over eight years of experience managing mid- to senior-level hiring mandates for start-ups, regional organisations, government, and FTSE-listed businesses across the Middle East market. Should you require support in hiring a top-tier qualified finance professional, market and hiring insights, or a confidential chat on your career, she would be your go-to recruiter.

Nick  Aiyegbusi

Nick Aiyegbusi

Associate Director - Legal and Banking & Finance Middle East

Nick has over 10 years of legal recruitment experience in UK and Middle East. Nick has worked on key recruitment projects for commercial law firms globally, placing qualified fee earners & and partners across multiple disciplines.

Our success stories

Hear inspiring success stories from our clients and candidates as they flourish in their new career journeys. 

 

 

An award-winning service

  • Tiara Award Best Recruitment
Contact us to discuss your recruitment needs

 

 

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FAQ's

Permanent recruitment serves as an excellent solution for businesses seeking to meet long-term resource requirements. Within this model, organisations engage potential employees under contracts without predefined end dates. This traditional employment approach involves direct hiring by the company or a preferred third-party agency, ensuring roles remain open-ended.

Permanent recruitment offers valuable advantages for businesses looking to fill gaps or scale their teams for long-term growth. This solution ensures consistency in knowledge, serving as a stable resource for teams and organisations. Moreover, it fosters talent investment, nurtures company culture, retains expertise, provides cost-efficiency, and enhances overall productivity.

The primary differences between contract and permanent recruitment revolves around the duration or nature of employment. Contract recruitment provides flexibility for short-term projects or specific tasks requiring temporary assistance, allowing for rapid adaptation. Permanent recruitment focuses on establishing a stable resource for long-term strategic goals within the organisation.

We recommend getting in touch to explore the best option for your organisational requirements. Reach out to us today for initial discussion. 

Our Salary Survey is the most comprehensive guide of salaries and hiring trends in the Middle East. Based on the analysis of over 100,000 permanent, interim and contract placements, the Salary Survey covers the Middle East-specific salary and benefits insights across multiple industries.

Request your copy of the Salary Survey guide to accurately benchmark salaries to attract and retain top talent.

Salary Survery 2024

If you're growing your team or simply need to retain the talent you have, the Salary Survey guides you with the insights you need to have the right team in place to keep your business moving.