Vacancies

Last Updated June 2026

1. Introduction

We, Placing People Direct (“we,” “us,” or “our”), maintain the information and materials on the www.placingpeopledirect.ae website (the “Site”) and ask you to take the time to read this Privacy Policy carefully. This Privacy Policy applies to visitors and users (individually, “you”) of the Site. As a recruitment agency, we take your privacy seriously and know the importance of trust. We have created this Privacy Policy so you know how we collect, use, process, and store any personal information you provide.

By using our Site, including signing up for any newsletters or job alerts, you are agreeing to be bound by our Terms and Conditions, which include this Privacy Policy. By visiting or using the Site, to the extent permitted by applicable law, you consent to us gathering and processing information about you in accordance with this Privacy Policy, although consent may not be required for all elements described herein. For particular types of information or processing, we may provide you with choices or request your further consent related to what information we collect and how we may process it.

This Privacy Policy does not cover third parties or their services, and we do not take any responsibility for how such third parties may use any information they collect. For information about third-party privacy practices, please consult with them directly.

We will always aim to be respectful if you have given us consent to contact you. If at any time you don’t feel we’ve lived up to this, please let us know immediately by contacting us via the contact section of the Site or through the details set out in the Contact Us section below.

Please take the time to read this Privacy Policy and note that it may change from time to time. You can always find an up-to-date version here on this page.

2. What information do we gather?

We may collect and process the following information in electronic form from you:

1. If you are an applicant seeking employment opportunities through us:

  • Personal information such as name, title, postal address, email address, phone numbers, date of birth, gender, nationality, government-issued ID, visa status, etc.
  • Professional information, including Personal information, employment history, education, qualifications, training, skills, CV/resume, registration form, references, salary expectations, and uploaded documents.
  • Preferences like job interests, location, and work availability.
  • Information you provide during interviews, assessments, or correspondence.

1.2. If you are a client or prospective employer:

  • Business contact information such as name, job title, company address, email, and phone number.
  • Company details, including business needs, role specifications, and hiring preferences.
  • Information related to our business engagement, such as contracts, communications, and feedback.
  • Technical information as described above.

1.3. If you are a referee or emergency contact:

  • Name, contact details, and your relationship to the applicant.
  • Opinions or information provided in a reference or emergency context.

3. How do we gather this information?

The lawful bases we rely on for processing your information are:

  • Legitimate interests: We have a legitimate interest in providing recruitment services, matching applicants with employers, ensuring the security of our systems, and promoting our business.
  • Contractual necessity: We need to use your information to perform obligations under a contract with you (e.g., if you engage us as an applicant or client).
  • Legal obligation: We may need to process your information to comply with legal obligations, such as employment or tax laws.
  • Consent: Where required, we will seek your consent for specific processing activities. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

4. How we use the information

We use the information held about you to:

  • Communicate with you about vacancies, applications, and updates.
  • Verify your identity, qualifications, and suitability for roles.
  • Improve our Site, services, and user experience.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Send marketing communications where you have consented.

Conduct surveys or analysis to enhance our services.Provide recruitment services and match applicants with job opportunities.

5. Will we share your information with anyone else?

We may share your information:

  • With potential employers (clients) as part of the recruitment process.
  • With third-party service providers (e.g., IT support, background check agencies) under strict confidentiality.
  • If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
  • Within our corporate group, if applicable.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

6. Where we store and process the information

Your information may be stored and processed in the United Kingdom and across the United Arab Emirates, or other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your data protection rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
  • Object to or restrict certain processing.
  • Data portability (where applicable).
  • Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may request proof of identity before responding.

9. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Site. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

8.1. We use cookies to personalize content and to provide you with an improved user experience. By using this Site, you consent to the deployment of cookies. You can control and manage cookies using your browser (see below). Please note that removing or blocking cookies can impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
8.2. We only set a few cookies ourselves, but when we include content from other websites (like social media platforms) they also get the opportunity to set cookies to help them serve their content better. We cannot guarantee that we will have listed every cookie you might get from a third party, as they can change them at any time as their needs change. The main types and categories of cookies used by our Site are set out below.

8.3. Types of cookies:
8.3.1. Session cookies: These cookies remain in your browser during your browser session only, i.e., until you leave the Site.
8.3.2. Persistent cookies: These cookies remain in your browser for a set period of time after the browser session (unless deleted by you).

8.4. Categories of cookies:
8.4.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are fundamental to website functionality and cannot be switched off without blocking features on the Site. They are usually set in response to your actions on the Site, such as filling in forms, setting preferences, or recognizing you as valid and authenticated when accessing secure areas of the Site (e.g., applicant portals).
8.4.2. Analytics cookies: Placing People Direct collects information about how you use our Site, including details such as the website that referred you (e.g., search engines, marketing campaigns, referring domains), the content you viewed, the Site path you navigated, and the links that you clicked on. This helps us understand your interests on our Site and how often you visit. We use this information to improve our Site and enhance the visitor experience. We may share this information with analytics and search engine providers that assist us in improving and optimizing our Site.
8.4.3. Preference cookies: Placing People Direct uses preference cookies, also known as “functionality cookies,” to allow our Site to remember choices you have made in the past (such as your username, language, or job search preferences) and to provide you with an enhanced, more personalized experience.

8.5. Managing your cookies:
8.5.1. Whether the Site is able to set cookies depends on a setting in your web browser. By visiting the Site with cookies enabled, you consent to our use of cookies. If you wish to disable cookies, you can find instructions on how to do so for various popular web browsers by following the links below:
8.5.2. Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
8.5.3. Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
8.5.4. Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
8.5.5. Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
8.5.6. Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4468242/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy
8.5.7. If you use a different web browser, please contact the browser maker for instructions on disabling cookies. Please note that if you disable cookies in your browser, some aspects of the Site, and of other websites, may stop working.

10. Third-party links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please review their policies separately.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will be posted on this page with the updated date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Email: info@placingpeopledirect.ae
Phone: +971 56 880 0667.