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
    With a network spanning the UK, Europe, USA, and the Middle East, our team of recruitment consultants are experts in sourcing the best talent globally.

    • Global CEO, Regional Head of MENA

      Alice Weightman

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    • UK & Europe Managing Partner, Global Head of Public Affairs

      Janie Emmerson

      Janie Emmerson: Janie leads Hanson Search’s UK & European based teams. From the London office, she guides and supports their...
    • 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, 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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    • PA to CEO & Business Support

      Sam White

      Sam White: Sam joined Hanson Search in 2016 as an internal recruiter, bringing prior experience as an independent headhunter. Today,...
    • Associate Director of Operations & Inclusion

      Robyn Field

      Robyn Field: As Associate Director of Operations & Inclusion, Robyn is responsible for all business and administrative operations at Hanson...
    • Senior Consultant, Head of Digital

      Daisy Hughes

      Daisy Hughes: Daisy brings nearly a decade of recruitment experience to her role at Hanson Search, where she leads the...
    • 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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    • Senior Consultant, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability

      Allyson Kurian

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    • Senior Consultant, Communications, Europe

      Camille Chevallier

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    • Business Support

      Mirjana R.Dejanovska

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    • Internal Recruitment & Operations Lead

      Katie Cubbon

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    • Researcher

      Arlena Butt

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    • 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

      Madeleine Weightman: Madeleine is Head of Interim Marketing and Management Recruitment and co-Founder of The Work Crowd, the sister company...
    • 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...
    • Researcher

      Fani Mateska

      Fani Mateska: With over four years’ experience in recruitment consultancy, Fani joined Hanson Search in July 2025, bringing expertise from...
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