Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist – Events & Freelance Recruitment

About the role

Talent BluePrint is looking for an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead end‑to‑end recruitment for major sporting, entertainment and cultural events across the GCC. This seven‑month fixed‑term role in Dubai focuses on sourcing freelance, contract and selected permanent talent for large‑scale live projects.

Key responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned freelance and full‑time positions, from briefing to onboarding.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies tailored to role requirements, project scope, location and contract duration.
• Screen, interview, assess and shortlist candidates while balancing speed and quality.
• Conduct detailed candidate assessments covering event experience, technical capabilities, availability, salary expectations and overall fit.
• Coordinate interview schedules, feedback, offers and joining processes.
• Maintain ownership of vacancies and proactively flag recruitment risks with practical recommendations.
• Recruit across a wide range of event functions, including operations, hospitality, logistics, technical production, security, marketing and project management.

Required profile

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, preferably within events, sports, entertainment or large‑scale projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple recruitment pipelines simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills to assess candidate suitability against role criteria.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills