Sustainability Recruitment Specialists in the UAE
Connecting organisations across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and beyond with sustainability and ESG talent to lead impact, policy, and green transformation.
Trusted Sustainability Headhunters
Hanson Search is an award-winning global talent advisory, executive search, and recruitment agency with a strong presence in the UAE. We specialise in sustainability and ESG roles, helping organisations hire business-critical talent to drive measurable impact, compliance, and innovation.
Whether you’re hiring for permanent, interim, or executive-level positions, our UAE team has the local knowledge and global network to deliver.
Partner with Hanson Search for sustainability recruitment UAE
The UAE has positioned itself as a global leader in sustainability, with landmark initiatives like the Green Agenda 2030, the Net Zero by 2050 Strategy, and hosting COP28 in Dubai. Companies operating in the region must now meet increasing demands for transparency, ethical governance, and sustainability reporting.
We understand the unique ESG frameworks and policy drivers shaping the UAE’s green economy. Our recruitment solutions are tailored to find talent that supports:
- Green innovation and transformation
- Policy influence and ESG reporting
- Carbon reduction and CSR compliance
- Green finance and regulatory alignment
Sustainability & ESG Roles We Recruit For:
- C-suite recruitment and executive search, including roles such as Chief Sustainability Officer, or other C-suite positions which encompass sustainability and ESG.
- Sustainability reporting and analytics roles
- Stakeholder management, corporate governance, and ESG policy positions
Contact Us to Find Your Next Sustainability Hire
If you are looking to hire or need advice on the role of a sustainability professional in the UAE, get in touch with our expert talent team today.
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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.
Our trusted network
We are trusted advisors to our partners, recruiting and placing teams for the world’s most successful brands, agencies and innovative start-ups around the world.
What people say about us
Hanson Search’s knowledge of the market is up to date and accurate, they understand day to day needs for their clients, but their real USP is the ability to introduce talent that enables ambition & growth.
Talent Partner, Blakeney
Hanson Search is a trusted and valued recruitment partner to MHP Group. They know the business and the teams they work across well and always strive to provide us with the most high-quality candidates.
Talent Partner, MHP Group
The Hanson Search team truly places quality over quantity and it’s refreshing. Their robust screening process means that you may only view a handful of candidates but each one of them has something to offer the role.
Head of Campaigns, Third Bridge
Hanson Search has been instrumental in identifying and recruiting senior executives for RAK Tourism. They deeply understood the nature of the roles and people we need and provided excellent candidates.
CEO, RAK Tourism
Hanson Search quickly ‘got’ us. They were proactive in their search and responsive in their service right from the outset. Very happy client.
MD, firstlightPR, Paul Davies
Hanson Search understands our business and is able to identify very strong candidates at all levels.
Managing Partner, Brunswick Group - Gulf, Rupert Young
I’ve worked with headhunters for the past 20 years, but I’ve found Hanson Search has a better understanding of how to attract and secure the right talent for our market.
CEO, Hanover, Charles Lewington
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