Connecting Businesses with Interim & Secondment Experts

At Hanson Search, we specialise in secondment and interim recruitment solutions, providing businesses in the UAE with immediate access to highly skilled local and international talent. Whether you’re an agency or an in-house team, we offer tailored secondment solutions to help you fill critical roles efficiently and cost-effectively.

Our extensive global network, built through our sister company The Work Crowd, comprises over 5,000 vetted experts with deep expertise across key business functions. We enable businesses to bring in experienced professionals who can hit the ground running, embedding seamlessly into teams to drive reputation, revenue, and risk management.

Why Choose Our Secondment Recruitment Services?

1. Fast & Flexible Talent Placement for Secondments

  • We provide on-demand access to highly experienced professionals who can step into roles quickly and deliver results from day one.
  • Our secondment solutions allow businesses to remain agile, adapting to changing needs without the commitment of permanent hires.

2. Access to Specialist Experts Interims

  • Our secondment professionals bring functional expertise in business-critical areas, including:
    • Marketing & Communications
    • Government Relations
    • Sustainability & ESG
    • HR & Culture
    • Finance & Strategy
    • Transformation & Change Management
  • Whether it’s a strategic project, a temporary leadership gap, or urgent resourcing needs, our experts are ready to deliver impact.

3. Cost-Effective & Scalable Solutions for Secondment Talent

  • Hiring on a secondment basis is often more cost-effective than hiring full-time, as it reduces long-term overheads and commitments.
  • Our interim professionals provide businesses with the flexibility to scale up or down as required

4. Seamless Integration with The Work Crowd

  • Through The Work Crowd, our trusted talent platform, we tap into a global network of vetted experts, ensuring we source the right talent for your needs.
  • Our experts are available for short-term contracts, project-based work, and longer-term secondments.

5. Licensed & Fully Managed Payroll Services

  • Hanson Search holds a valid recruitment license, ensuring compliance with UAE employment regulations.
  • We take care of paying interim staff, handling all necessary payroll, contracts, and administration so you can focus on business operations.
  • Our secondment solutions support professionals working both on-site and remotely, offering flexibility to match your specific needs.

How Our Secondment Recruitment Works

  1. Consultation & Needs Assessment – We work closely with you to understand your business challenges and specific talent requirements.
  2. Tailored Talent Search – Leveraging our local and international talent network, we identify the right specialists who match your needs.
  3. Seamless Placement & Onboarding – Our experts integrate smoothly into your teams, delivering immediate value.
  4. Ongoing Support & Flexibility – We provide continuous support, ensuring a successful secondment experience for both the business and the professional.

Who We Work With

We support businesses across diverse industries in the UAE, including:

  • Corporate & Government Entities
  • Global & Regional Agencies
  • Multinational Enterprises
  • Family Offices & Investment Firms
  • Sustainability & ESG Consultancies
  • Technology & Innovation Hubs

Find the Right Secondment Talent Today

If you’re looking for high-calibre interim and secondment professionals who can drive business success in the UAE, we’re here to help.

Contact us today to discuss your secondment recruitment needs and discover how our expert talent solutions can support your business.

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Introducing
Our Experts

Our team possesses a unique blend of industry expertise, advanced recruitment acumen, and professional assessment skills on a global scale. With an in-depth understanding of the market, we are perfectly positioned to help you hire the best talent that you need

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    Alice Weightman

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    Janie Emmerson

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  • Principal consultant, Sales & Marketing

    Nils Gerardin

    Nils Gerardin: Nils Geradin is a seasoned executive search and recruitment consultant with nearly ten years of experience placing senior-level...
  • Managing Partner, MENA

    Felice Hurst

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  • Managing Partner, Global Head of Corporate Affairs

    Katie Simpson

    Katie Simpson: Having previously spent 10 years in communications, Katie brings real industry insights into the hiring process. Taking her...
  • Partner, Global Head of Healthcare & Communications

    Amy Hayer

    Amy Hayer: Amy brings over 15 years of experience in executive search, with a focus on healthcare communications and international...
  • Partner, European Head of Public Affairs and Communications

    Barbara Ozanon

    Barbara Ozanon: With over a decade of experience in recruitment, executive search, and headhunting, Barbara Ozanon leads Hanson Search’s European...
  • Managing Consultant, Public Affairs & Policy, UK & USA

    Peter Ferguson

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  • Senior Consultant, Head of Digital

    Daisy Hughes

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  • Consultant, MENA

    Lexi Smith-Muller

    Lexi Smith-Muller: Lexi has over 10 years’ experience of recruitment & talent acquisition, and over 6 years’ experience working in...
  • Principal Consultant, Communications & Marketing

    Helena Ranger

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  • Advisor

    Nicholas Watkins

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    Allyson Kurian

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  • Senior Consultant, Communications, Europe

    Camille Chevallier

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  • Business Support

    Mirjana R.Dejanovska

    Mirjana Dejanovska: Mirjana is Talent Strategist & Customer Success Manager at our sister company, The Work Crowd. Mirjana joined Hanson...
  • Internal Recruitment & Operations Lead

    Katie Cubbon

    Katie Cubbon: Katie manages internal recruitment at Hanson Search, while also overseeing office management and business operations. With experience across...
  • Researcher

    Arlena Butt

    Arlena Butt: Arlena is a valued researcher at Hanson Search, supporting the team across Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Health and...
  • Researcher

    Kristina Ugrin

    Kristina Ugrin: With more than 10 years’ experience in the UAE and Europe, in recruitment consultancy, event management and in-house...
  • Partner, Global Head of Sustainability

    Johnny Goldsmith

    Johnny Goldsmith: Johnny leads the global Sustainability & ESG practice at Hanson Search. He has over 8 years’ experience in...
  • Senior Consultant, Corporate & Financial Communications, UK & USA

    Rachel L’Estrange

    Rachel L’Estrange: After spending six years in Corporate PR and Marketing, Rachel made the move into recruiting for the industry...
  • Business Support

    Ivana Stevanovska

    Ivana Stevanovska: Ivana is Community and Marketing Executive at our sister company, The Work Crowd. As well as being highly...
  • Head of Interim Communications

    Ben Mitchell

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  • Head of Interim Marketing and Management Recruitment Services

    Madeleine Weightman

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  • Search Director, MENA

    Amanda Dowie

    Amanda Dowie Amanda Dowie is an accomplished executive search specialist with over 20 years of global recruitment experience, including more...

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