Handle Events 2025

From clients and candidates to friends of the Handle network, our events programme is built for the people we work with.
Throughout the year, we’ll be hosting a mix of panel talks, workshops, meetups and informal sessions focused on the things that matter across the creative industries. Whether it’s exploring new trends, sharing career stories, or simply making space for personal development, our events are all about bringing people together.
Handle Recruitment Events 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Great Escape | Brighton 2025

Career Support Sessions at The Great Escape

When: 10:00 - 17:00, 17th May 2025

Venue: Leonardo Royal, Brighton BN1 2GS

Whether you're an aspiring professional or already working in music, their consultants will be providing career guidance and sharing top tips on how to find your next role. These sessions are for anyone looking to work in the music industry, but not as a musician. Think roles in marketing, PR, A&R, digital, events, operations, and beyond.

​Walk up appointments are available but to avoid missing out you can pre-book your slot here

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Handle x AIM webinar

Amplify LinkedIn: how to use your personal and business LinkedIn presence to Connect, Collaborate and Attract Talent.

When: May 2025 – date TBC

Venue: Online webinar

Exclusively for AIM members, this webinar will explore how professionals and organisations in the independent music sector can harness the full potential of LinkedIn across both personal profiles and business pages. From optimising your personal profile and posting with purpose, to elevating your company page and amplifying key messages, this session is ideal for anyone looking to make LinkedIn work harder for them.

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Previous events in 2025

elevate your leadership impact event | handle recruitment

Elevate your leadership impact by unlocking your personal brand

When: 09:30 - 11:00, 30th April 2025

Venue: Central London

Format: An interactive workshop with the opportunity for informal networking.

Designed for:

  • Experienced HRBPs or Senior HR Managers elevating to leadership level

  • Standalone HR leads looking for a voice at the table

  • New to role HR Leaders, inheriting a team or building a function.

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Has DEI died, or does it need to be reimagined?

When: 11th March 2025

Format: An exclusive, facilitated in-person discussion led by Arit Eminue.

DEI is under fire. Driven by shifts in political leadership, and news coverage of global businesses that have publicly scaled back their diversity initiatives. Even in the UK, where inclusion continues to be championed, employees engage with these global headlines and, consciously or unconsciously, can bring scepticism into their workplaces.

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