Community Builder - UAE

About the role

Malt is looking for a Community Builder to lead the growth of its freelance ecosystem in the United Arab Emirates. You will act as the local champion of Malt’s global strategy, connecting with high‑value freelancers, organising events and creating content that positions Malt as the go‑to platform for the UAE freelance community.

Key responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end scaling of a high‑quality freelancer ecosystem through events, content, portfolio management and one‑to‑one interactions.
• Design and execute a compelling event calendar and content strategy (newsletters, articles) tailored to the UAE market.
• Serve as the bridge between global community programs and local sales objectives, ensuring alignment with revenue goals.
• Forge strategic partnerships with local organisations such as chambers of commerce and freelance permit providers.
• Monitor, analyse and report on community metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in sales, project management or a similar role.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the Middle East, preferably the UAE, with deep knowledge of local market dynamics.
• Growth‑mindset and ability to translate community initiatives into measurable business value.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of work on a fast‑growing European freelance marketplace.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture with a diverse team across Europe.
• Access to a global network of over one million freelancers and 100 000+ companies.