About Amanda Dodds

Intro 

At Aventus, Amanda brings a deep understanding of the marketing world and a passion for connecting the right people with the right opportunities. With expertise across brand, digital, performance, content, and social, she has become a trusted partner for both marketing talent and the businesses looking to grow their teams, helping make strategic appointments that truly drive impact

Expertise

Amanda brings over eight years of recruitment experience, with five years specialising in marketing roles. In the UK, she built a thriving marketing division and developed a powerful network from the ground up, becoming a trusted partner for both businesses and marketing professionals. Now in Dubai, she’s applying the same passion and expertise, helping fast-growing companies find the right marketing talent while supporting professionals in advancing their careers.

Approach to recruitment 

Her approach is all about building genuine relationships. She takes the time to understand the heart of an organisation’s culture and goals, offering transparent, honest feedback at every step. The result? Businesses feel supported, informed, and confident they’re securing the right talent to move their vision forward.

Why recruitment 

For her, recruitment is the perfect blend of personal growth, making a real difference in people’s lives, and tapping into the entrepreneurial energy she absolutely loves. It’s a space where she can build her own community, create meaningful impact, and genuinely contribute to the long-term success of every business she partners with

Why Aventus 

After meeting the founders, it was clear from the start that Aventus had a strong vision and a culture I could really connect with. Even after just a year in the region, they stood out for their ambition and clarity of purpose. They pride themselves on building a positive, collaborative culture, with a team of down-to-earth experts who care about what they do. With all that, joining felt like an easy decision. 

Industry Insights 

Marketing leadership is changing fast across the GCC. With the region’s rapid growth, high digital adoption, and increasingly competitive markets, leaders need to combine strategic insight with data-driven decisions while connecting commercial, product, and brand functions. The best marketing leaders don’t just plan;  they inspire teams, spark new ideas, and turn insights into real results that drive growth. 

For businesses looking to stand out, having a marketing leader who can elevate the brand, drive demand, and think ahead is now essential. Creativity, agility, and a clear vision aren’t just nice-to-haves, they’re what makes a business thrive in this fast-moving, competitive landscape.

Successes

Building on a strong track record of senior marketing appointments in the UK, she has since helped place heads of marketing across some of the UAE’s most high-profile and fast-growing brands, connecting top talent with opportunities where they can make a real impact.

Outside of work, you’ll find her paddleboarding, running, and discovering new coffee spots! 

Testimonial

I had the pleasure of working with Amanda from Jackson Hogg, and I must say, she exceeded all expectations. From the initial contact to the final interview and communication well into my secured role, Amanda's professionalism and dedication was remarkable.

I highly recommend anyone seeking a marketing role to collaborate with Amanda. Thank you for making my job search journey so pleasant. - HOM Nat Nichol.