Senior Associate TA Sourcing

ABOUT EDGE

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Sr Associate TA Sourcing delivers high-quality sourcing outcomes across priority roles, balancing research driven talent sourcing, with scalable volume delivery. The role focuses on sourcing across multiple channels to talent, and the execution of P1 and P2 sourcing mandates and delivery of same. You will participate in Sourcing initiatives while also being involved in a variety of BAU and scale up initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver end-to-end sourcing for P1 and escalated P2 roles (P denotes priority).
• Source talent through multiple sourcing channels, talent pools and pipelines, including referrals.
• Participate in sourcing initiatives that improve quality, speed, or pipeline health.
• Conduct market intelligence analysis and deliver talent intelligence and insights.
• Deliver scalable outreach campaigns.
• Maintain accurate ATS and sourcing tool hygiene.
• Analyse sourcing metrics and optimise performance.
• Partner closely with Lead and Senior Sourcer, Recruiters and Hiring Managers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in technical, technology or specialist Talent sourcing.
• Research methods, skills and experience.
• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS tools.
• Experience of delivering against Talent Acquisition Sourcing and Recruiting SLAs and quality metrics.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Appreciation for the craft of research driven talent sourcing, and associated thought leadership.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred, with an appreciation for third level research methods.
• Prompt engineering and Boolean knowledge.
• Experience delivering white-glove sourcing.
• Exposure to proactive pipeline building.
• Comfort analysing sourcing funnel metrics.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled sourcing tools.

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.