Assistant Recruitment Manager (UAE National)

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in September subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.  

Within our Consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. 

The project: 

We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking candidate to join our established and growing team in UAE.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well: 

• You will be an advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and compliance standards for the design resources you manage. 

  
  

• You will possess technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. 

  
  

• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

  
  

Client focus – Deliver on our promise: 

• Act as the day-to-day operational manager for any design managers or other design management resource deployed to projects. 

  
  

• You will be responsible for leading the delivery of design management to deliver key strategic outcomes & sub-function KPIs, directly influencing strategic development. 

  
  

• You will be the main point of contact for client design issues, ensuring relationships are managed and maintained.

  
  

Integrity – Always do the right thing: 

• You will implement and execute the design management system, processes and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements. 

  
  

• You will support the long-term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. 

  
  

• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

  
  

Create opportunities for our people to excel: 

• You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.  

  
  

• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub. 

  
  

• You will use your network to support business development and work winning activities. 

  
  

You’ll be responsible for:

• Works as part of Talent Acquisition team, operates across all levels within the business, partnering with Hiring Managers and building relationships throughout the organisation, developing a comprehensive understanding of the company's hiring needs for each position, meeting competitive hiring goals and managing expectations.

  
  

• Responsible for the full recruiting lifecycle, identifying, interview screening and selecting the most appropriate candidates for short listing, both internally and externally.

  
  

• Seeks and sources the best talent in the market from competitors or relevant companies.

  
  

• Identifies people with the appropriate skills, experience and behaviours aligned to recruitment requirements.

  
  

• Identifies internal talent and promotes internal career mobility.

  
  

• Uses a broad range of sourcing methods including social media, CV searching and internal/external databases.

  
  

• Generates referrals using internal promotion and highlighting internal opportunities and talent.

  
  

• Provides constructive feedback and suggestions to job applicants/candidates.

  
  

• Supports prospects and bidding activity by pipelining unsecured roles.

  
  

• Supports Hiring Managers and Recruitment Managers through the full recruitment process.

  
  

• Maintains database of candidates’ records, maximising the usage of the applicant tracking system.

  
  

• Ensures adherence with compliance requirements for all candidates and approvals to hire.

  
  

• Creates adverts ready for posting to the external market.

  
  

• Reviews Power BI dashboards and reports to ensure targets are aligned and met.

  
  

• Builds relationship with third party partners to assist with bespoke hiring demands.

  
  

• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

  
  

You’ll need to have:

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval. 

  
  

• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems.

  
  

You’ll also have:

• Stakeholder Management.

  
  

• Effective Communication.

  
  

• Influencing.

  
  

• Negotiation.

  
  

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

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