Event Talent Lifecycle Lead

BeWunder; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (CAT A)

Complimentary lunches in Dubai office

Flight Allowance

Referral Bonus Schemes

Job summary

BeWunder seeks a structured, relationship-driven Project Talent Specialist to manage and grow our external freelance talent pool for Event Production and Spatial Experiences. You will oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and engagement to support project delivery with internal stakeholders.

Your role includes building a reliable freelance network, refining processes for efficiency and compliance, and advising on best practices while aligning talent with project needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in talent acquisition and management, freelancer coordination or similar roles in events.
• Experience within the UAE and/or KSA is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of freelance talent including sourcing, interviewing, contracting and onboarding.
• Build and maintain a strong network of freelance professionals across key disciplines.
• Establish processes to ensure efficiency, consistency and compliance in freelance management.
• Maintain records, contracts and documentation for external talent.
• Partner with project teams to define freelance requirements and identify suitable talent.
• Support workforce planning by aligning freelance availability with project needs.
• Develop and manage rate structures and contract frameworks for freelance engagements.
• Advise on best practices and processes related to freelancing.
• Foster relationships with external talent to enable long-term collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Freelancer coordination

Workforce management

Event industry experience

Job description

BeWunder seeks a structured, relationship-driven Project Talent Specialist to manage and grow our external freelance talent pool for Event Production and Spatial Experiences. You will oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and engagement to support project delivery with internal stakeholders.

Your role includes building a reliable freelance network, refining processes for efficiency and compliance, and advising on best practices while aligning talent with project needs.