Celia Mounsey

Recruiter

Dubai, United Arab Emirates17 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 15 years of global recruitment experience
  • Passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion
  • Expert in Emiratisation and executive search
Stackforce AI infers this person is a global recruitment expert specializing in Emiratisation and diversity-focused hiring strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive SearchGlobal Talent AcquisitionRecruitment MarketingTraining & DevelopmentRecruiting

Other Skills

TrainingDiversity & InclusionAvatureInternational RecruitmentMarket MappingStakeholder EngagementData AnalysisData-Driven RecruitmentTeam LeadershipLinkedInTeam ManagementCultural DiversityCoachingCross-Cultural Communication SkillsAviation

About

As an international Recruiter with over 15 years of experience in both in-house and agency settings, I am passionate about connecting people and fostering meaningful, lasting partnerships. From aviation to technology, Emiratisation, and beyond, I’ve led recruitment campaigns and teams across diverse sectors, building strategies that align with company goals and future growth. My career has taken me around the globe, allowing me to recruit top talent and lead teams in London, Edinburgh, Sydney, and Dubai. I believe that a company’s true value lies in its people. Sourcing elite talent is not just a job, but a responsibility—to future-proof a company’s success and drive innovation. I’m passionate about building diverse, inclusive teams and ensuring equity at every stage of the hiring process. By promoting a culture of fairness and belonging, I help create workplaces that thrive. Developing and upskilling my teams is central to my work. I foster a growth mindset in those around me, supporting career development and helping individuals through transitions. Having lived on five continents—calling cities like Edinburgh, Hong Kong, Sydney, New York, Singapore, Doha and now Dubai home—my global experiences have shaped me into a culturally aware, open-minded professional who values cross-cultural communication and collaboration. LinkedIn has been a powerful tool in my journey, helping me connect with diverse professionals, build relationships, and promote both personal and corporate brands. I believe in using this platform to create opportunities for dialogue and growth. Outside of work, I’m deeply invested in gender equality, environmental sustainability, and the wellbeing of future generations—values I champion both as a parent of two daughters and as a professional. My passion for mental and physical wellbeing has led me to complete certifications in teen and kids yoga, allowing me to integrate holistic wellness into my professional and personal life. I am committed to supporting women returning to the workforce and advocating for more inclusive workplaces that prioritize wellbeing.

Experience

17 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Emirates

2 roles

Recruitment Team Lead

Promoted

Jul 2023Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Leading the recruitment team for corporate and executive leadership roles for Emirates Group Services divisions: Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Medical.
  • Leading the recruitment team for corporate and executive leadership roles across dnata's UAE and international businesses. Scope includes data Airport Operations, Travel, Catering and Cargo.
  • Leading end-to-end recruitment processes and executive search.
  • Learn more about the extensive range of diverse career opportunities that Emirates Group can offer at our career site https://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com
Training & DevelopmentExecutive SearchTrainingDiversity & InclusionRecruitingAvature+13

Recruitment Partner

Dec 2021Jul 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • End to end recruitment and executive search for mid-senior and senior positions at Emirates Group IT
  • Facilitated LinkedIn & Personal Branding workshop for the Talent Acquisition department, business stakeholders and executive leaders.
  • Hosted global recruitment events
Recruitment MarketingTraining & DevelopmentExecutive SearchDiversity & InclusionTaleoRecruiting+12

Calm tribe yoga

Business Owner

Dec 2020Nov 2021 · 11 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Kids & Teen Yoga, Mindfulness & Breathwork Teacher

Mark williams recruitment

2 roles

Commercial Manager

Promoted

Nov 2019Sep 2020 · 10 mos

  • Mark Williams Recruitment is the UAE's leading emiratisation recruitment agency.
  • Led a team of Executive Search Recruiters and Resourcers, ensuring performance standards and targets are met or exceeded
  • Conducted talent development and training needs analysis
  • Designed and facilitated internal training programs
  • Developed, implemented and managed commercial strategies
  • Identified opportunities and develop plans to drive business growth
  • Revamped HR procedures: creation of a new career development framework, a new rewards scheme and wrote the company's first employee handbook
  • Facilitated career development workshops and webinars for candidates
  • Creation of digital content for recruitment marketing campaigns
Training & DevelopmentExecutive SearchTrainingLeadershipMarket MappingCreative Content Creation+14

Senior Emiratisation Recruitment Consultant

Sep 2018Oct 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Head hunting and executive search of UAE National senior & Director level candidates
  • Mentored and trained new consultants and resourcers
Executive SearchRecruitingMarket MappingCreative Content CreationData-Driven RecruitmentBusiness Development+4

Harbour ayr

Business Owner

Jan 2015Jan 2017 · 2 yrs · Ayr, Scotland

  • Remotely managed a successful holiday property business in Scotland.

Robert half finance & accounting

Recruitment Consultant

Jan 2008Jan 2008 · 0 mo · Sydney, Australia

  • • Accountancy recruitment for top tier financial services clients, exceeded monetary targets by 150%
Training & DevelopmentDiversity & InclusionRecruitingTalent ManagementData-Driven RecruitmentTeam Leadership+5

Reed

Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant

Jan 2005Jan 2013 · 8 yrs · London, United Kingdom

  • Reed Education, East Croydon
  • Top billing Recruiter across Reed Education
  • Team Lead, leading a team of Recruiters and Resourcers
  • Trained and developed new consultants and underperforming consultants
  • Reed Accountancy, Edinburgh
  • Top billing Recruiter in Reed Accountancy’s Edinburgh branch, the No. 1 performing branch across Reed Personnel Services
  • Top billing Recruiter in Reed Accountancy, North Region
  • Highest earning Temporaries Consultant Newcomer in Reed Accountancy
  • Reed Management Academy graduate
  • Selected by the Managing Director for the Management Academy training programme, courses included: effective recruitment and retention, creating a high-performance culture and effective sales and client service management

Arcadia group ltd

Buyers Assistant - Topshop

Feb 2002Jul 2003 · 1 yr 5 mos · London, United Kingdom

Diversity & InclusionRecruitingContract RecruitmentBusiness DevelopmentApplicant Tracking SystemsNegotiation

Education

The University of Edinburgh

Bachelor of Commerce — Business Studies

George Watson's College

Chinese International School | 漢基國際學校

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