Talent and Relations Manager Bedfordshire/Hybrid Our well established and growing client is seeking a Talent and Relations Managerto join their welcoming team on a full time, permanent basis. The Talent and Relations Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of freelance and contractor talent. This position plays a key role in maintaining strong freelancer relationships, ensuring compliance and process consistency, overseeing talent management systems, and supporting workforce planning to meet business demands. Key Responsibilities: Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for freelance and contractor talent, including sourcing, screening, interviewing and onboarding. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified contractors to meet operational staffing requirements and project demands. Develop and nurture strong relationships with freelancers, supporting engagement, retention and workforce satisfaction. Oversee talent management systems and contractor databases, ensuring data accuracy, compliance and effective workforce planning. Coordinate contractor onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring compliance with company policies, GDPR and relevant employment regulations. Support continuous improvement of talent processes, resolve workforce issues, and collaborate with operational teams to ensure a positive and high-performing contractor workforce. Key skills/requirements: Previous experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Workforce Coordination or a similar role, ideally within events, live production, hospitality or a fast-paced environment. Experience managing freelance, contractor or temporary workforces. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally and confidently. Highly organised with excellent administrative, prioritisation and problem-solving abilities. Experience using recruitment, workforce management or scheduling systems, with strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint). A proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of compliance, GDPR and process improvement. Full UK Driving License Company Benefits: Private healthcare scheme Hybrid working Enhanced maternity and paternity packages Up to 33 days holiday per year (including BHs) Free onsite parking Cycle to work scheme Discount schemes Wellbeing benefits including access to virtual GP service About Us: FS1 Recruitment is a UK-based recruitment agency providing solutions within the Sales, Marketing and Creative fields for permanent, freelance and contract positions please contact us to discuss one of our many positions.