At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead recruitment for top-tier AI and cybersecurity talent across the UK and GCC.
- Company: Cortex Search, a Dubai-based executive search firm focused on tech leadership.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped commission, hybrid work, and unlimited holiday for top performers.
- Other info: Fast career progression and mentorship from industry founders.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of AI and cybersecurity recruitment.
- Qualifications: Experience in agency recruitment with a passion for tech and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 175000 £ per year.
We’re Cortex Search – a Dubai‑headquartered executive search firm specialising in AI, technology and cybersecurity leadership.
Work exclusively with the 1% of machine‑learning engineers, AI researchers and cybersecurity architects who are not publicly listed on job boards but are building the future.
Responsibilities Run end‑to‑end retained and contingent searches for founders, CTOs and CISOs across the UK and GCC areas.
Map global talent markets and build target lists of high‑potential candidates, rather than just screening applicants.
Headhunt: approach, engage and win over candidates currently not looking for a role.
Qualify candidates on technical credibility, motivation, compensation expectations and relocation appetite before presenting them to clients.
Manage the full recruitment process: interviews, feedback, offers, negotiations, resignation coaching and placement support until notice completion.
Build and nurture client relationships, growing accounts, and drive rapid career progression within the firm.
Qualifications Agency recruitment experience – preferably tech, but any market where you have performed true headhunting rather than job posting.
Resilience and strong organisational structure; search requires a slower burn with larger compensation.
Curiosity about AI and cybersecurity – you need to hold a credible conversation with a CTO and stay eager to learn.
Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of other regional languages is an advantage.
Self‑sufficient, capable of working with full founder backing and minimal hand‑holding.
Experience level: Exceptional talent with less experience may apply if coachable; training has produced successful placements in month three.
Relocation to Dubai required.
Benefits and Compensation Competitive base salary of £30,000 to £175,000 plus uncapped, tax‑free commission – credited by billing volume, not tenure.
Commission‑only structure available; higher splits for experienced billers.
Fees reflect senior AI and cyber placements, not standard volume margins.
Comprehensive training and mentorship directly from the founders.
Hybrid working: 2 days from home and 3 days from Dubai locations.
Digital nomad status upon hitting consistent targets – unlimited holiday and ability to work from anywhere.
Early involvement in business growth, with clear progression to running own desk and later building a team. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
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