Freelance Talent Specialist (m/f/d)

Overview

• Your mission
• Desired Start Date: August 1, 2026.
• We are looking for a structured and relationship-driven Freelance Talent Specialist to own and further develop our external talent ecosystem.
• In this role, you will manage the full lifecycle of freelance talent, ensuring a reliable, compliant, and high-quality talent pool that supports seamless project delivery.
• You will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand talent needs, identify and source the right freelance professionals, and ensure efficient engagement processes.
• Acting as a key partner within the Project Talent function, you will help optimise freelance workforce planning and continuously enhance the quality and performance of our freelance network.
• If you are organised, proactive, and enjoy working with both people and processes in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.
• Your scope will include:
• Manage the full lifecycle of freelance talent, including sourcing, evaluation, contracting, onboarding, engagement, and offboarding.
• Build and maintain a strong, reliable network of freelance professionals across key disciplines.
• Establish and improve processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and compliance in freelance management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, contracts, and documentation related to external talent.
• Partner with business units and project teams to define freelance requirements and identify suitable talent.
• Support workforce planning by aligning freelance availability with project needs in collaboration with the Crew Manager.
• Develop and manage rate structures and contract frameworks for freelance engagements.
• Act as an internal advisor on freelance-related topics, providing guidance on best practices and processes.
• Foster strong relationships with external talent to enhance engagement and long-term collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, contractual standards, and applicable regulations.
• Your profile
• Proven experience in talent management, freelance coordination, resource management, or a similar role in the event industry in the UAE and/ or KSA.
• Strong organisational and process management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience in managing external talent, vendors, or freelance networks is highly beneficial.
• Nice to have:
• Experience in workforce planning in project-based environments.
• Familiarity with contract management and rate structuring.
• Understanding of compliance requirements related to freelance engagements.
• Why us?
• Unified CAT A Silver Premium Medical Insurance provided as standard to all team members – yes, you read that correctly, we all enjoy the same insurance category benefits!
• Complimentary lunches provided daily in our Dubai office canteen.
• Team Engagement Initiatives – team-building activities, health and wellness drives, etc.
• Team Socials – team BBQs, season opening and closing parties.
• Worker’s Compensation and Accident Insurance.
• Annual Flight Allowance.
• Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful applicants for our open positions.
• Project Referral Bonus Scheme for team members who refer successful project leads.
• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe.
• Collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units.
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.

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