A high-impact mentoring programme for Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and experienced Finance professionals.
 

Are you having a career blockage? Feel that you’d benefit from perspective a Finance Leader from outside your own organisation?

 

Receive confidential, one-to-one mentoring over 6 months with a tailor-matched mentor, flexible sessions to suit your schedule, and practical strategies to accelerate your career.

 

Starts: June 2026

Applications are now closed for 2026

 

Previous mentees on the programme have benefited from:
 

  • Accelerated strategic thinking

  • Career advancement & visibility

  • Leadership & decision-making skills

  • Networking with Senior Finance professionals

*​As this is a complimentary programme, spaces are limited, and all applications will be carefully matched with our pool of mentors.

 

 

I'm a finance manager interested in becoming a mentee

 

I'm a c-suite  professional  interested in becoming a mentor

 

 

Finance mentoring Handle Recruitment

With over 10 years’ experience running successful mentoring programmes, we are excited to reopen our finance mentoring programme for a new intake.

 

Following the success of our last year's cohort we're reopening applications exclusive to Finance Managers, Financial Controllers and experienced Finance professionals.

Handles Role in the programme:

Our programmes are known to be substantial career-enhancing experiences, where mentees are paired with C-suite mentors who help them build confidence, grow professionally, and propel them onto the next stage in their career.

Handle’s role is to manage, facilitate and administer the scheme, providing all necessary materials and guidance to Mentors and Mentees throughout the relationship. 

 

If you have any questions please email mentoring@handle.co.uk.

We work with companies that take their brand seriously.

Focused on the creative industries the brands we support include creative agencies, record labels, big tech giants, and a lot of organisations in-between.

13 Artists
ATC
ATG
Audio network
BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Ltd
CAA
Channel 4
CloserStill
Curtis Brown
Deckers
Defected
Empire
Financial Times
Industrial Light & Magic
Informa events
ITN
Jamie Oliver
Live nation
LMAX
LVMH
Modest
NFL
omnicom production
Red Bull
Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Streamland Media
StudioCanal
Superstruct
Universal Music
Universal Studios
Warp Records
WBD
posted 22 hours ago
Team Coordinator/ Office Manager - Publishing
London
£38000 - £48000 per annum + *Dependent on experience
Temporary
Handle are working with an established literary company focused on bringing some of the world's most loved stories and characters to life across publishing, film, TV and theatre. We are looking for a Team Coordinator/ Office Manager to assist on an initial temporary basis start ASAP. The business has built a creative and collaborative culture, driven by a genuine passion for storytelling and fresh thinking. It's an exciting environment for people who enjoy working creatively, thinking differently and being part of a globally recognised brand with lasting impact. Some key points on this role:ASAP start - please only apply if you are immediately available. Initially 1 month temp cover with the potential to extend. Fully office based - central London (5 days per week) Position Overview:The Team Coordinator role reports into the EA and Creative Assistant. The role supports the day to day running of the office and assisting the team. Responsibilities including but not limited to:Oversee reception and visitor experience.Handle post, couriers, and facilities requests, escalating tech/building issues and keeping teams updated.Book and set up meeting rooms, including AV setup and refreshments when required.Manage food & beverage service, including restocking snacks/refreshments and handling deliveries.Proactively maintain office standards, identifying and implementing improvements in collaboration with the workplace team.Manage office supplies and coordinate with Workplace on maintenance and operational needs.Support planning and delivery of internal events and company socials.Provide team support with onboarding, offboarding, birthdays, celebrations, and other key moments.Requirements:At least 4 + years of previous experience in a similar office, workplace, or facilities support roleStrong organisation with the ability to multitask and prioritiseConfident, proactive and professional communicatorHigh attention to detail and pride in a well-run workspaceComfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environmentStrong problem-solving skills with a "can do" attitudeBuilds positive relationships across teams and suppliersSelf-motivated, with strong ownership and initiativeWe're looking for someone who thrives in a high-performance, creative environment -proactive, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership, while also valuing collaboration, open communication and continuous improvement.If this sounds like you, please apply now! You're also welcome to email your CV and a short note on why you'd be a great fit to maddy.laing@handle.co.uk - it will help your application stand out! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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1 day ago
Graphic Designer / Artworker - Packaging
Romsey, Hampshire
£28000.00 - £35000.00 per annum
Permanent
We're exclusively partnering with an award-winning global manufacturer, specialising in luxury packaging and gifting solutions for clients across the sports, entertainment, luxury brand, & retail sectors.We are seeking a talented Packaging Graphic Designer / Artworker to join their creative team. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-driven creative, with strong packaging design and artwork experience to work on premium projects for globally recognised brands. You will be responsible for producing engaging packaging concepts, high-quality visuals, and production-ready artwork, ensuring all deliverables meet client brand standards and manufacturing specifications.This role is predominantly office based so candidates must be able to commute to Romsey.Key Responsibilities:Developing innovative packaging concepts and visual mock-upsCreating production-ready artwork aligned to manufacturing specificationsProducing product visuals using tools such as Adobe Stager and BlenderCollaborating with internal teams to interpret briefs and deliver effective creative solutionsMaintaining consistency with established client brand guidelines and assetsStaying up to date with design trends, artwork techniques, and production technologiesKey Requirements:Degree educated in Graphic Design or a related disciplineProven experience within packaging design and artworkStrong portfolio showcasing design concepts, visualisation, and finished artworkProficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Stager, and BlenderUnderstanding of print and production processes Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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1 day ago
Product Designer / Visualiser
Romsey, Hampshire
£28,000 - £35,000 per annum
Permanent
We're exclusively partnering with an award-winning global manufacturer, specialising in luxury packaging and gifting solutions for clients across the sports, entertainment, luxury brand, & retail sectors. We are seeking a talented and innovative Product Designer / Visualiser to join their growing creative team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly creative individual with strong visualisation and product design skills to work on premium, client-led projects for globally recognised brands. You will play a key role in developing engaging, high-quality product concepts and visual solutions, collaborating closely with internal teams and stakeholders to bring ideas to life. This role is predominantly office based in Romsey so candidates must be able to travel to the office. Key Responsibilities: Creating design concepts through wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual mock-ups Producing innovative product and packaging visualisations using tools such as Adobe Stager and Blender Collaborating with product managers and stakeholders to interpret briefs and deliver creative solutions Applying graphic and 3D design expertise across a range of luxury products Maintaining consistency with established brand guidelines and visual assets Keeping up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and production techniques within product and packaging design Key Requirements: Degree educated in Product Design, Graphic Design, or a related discipline Proven experience within product design, visualisation, or luxury packaging design Strong portfolio showcasing visual design, prototyping, and 3D rendering capabilities Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Stager, and Blender Solid understanding of production technologies and processes Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional design solutions Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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1 day ago
Temporary Management Accountant - Entertainment
London
£235 - £255 per day
Temporary
We're looking for an interim Management Accountant to help out a growing entertainment group! The role plays a key part in budgeting, forecasting, year-end processes, and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes. Responsibilities: Prepare monthly management accounts and commentary with accurate financial analysis and insight Support reporting to senior stakeholders Act as finance business partner to departments, providing guidance, challenge, and financial training Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes across the organisation Assist with year-end reporting, audit preparation, and specific accounting tasks (e.g. asset accounting) Provide financial input into business cases, proposals, and decision-making Ensure accuracy of recharges, donated income accounting, and related financial processes Deliver ad-hoc analysis, troubleshooting, and cover support across the finance team Requirements: Proven finance background in management accounting or business partnering Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA) or equivalent experience Strong technical accounting ability with excellent attention to detail Able to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and operate independently Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel and systems skills   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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1 day ago
Head Gallery Invigilator - Art
London
Negotiable
Permanent
Head Gallery Invigilator - Art This role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in the day-to-day running of a vibrant gallery, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all visitors while supporting the smooth operations of exhibitions and events. If you're organised, approachable, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this could be a great fit. In this role you will: Monitor all gallery spaces, safeguarding artworks and ensuring a secure environment. Act as the first point of contact for visitors and team members, providing excellent customer service. Assist with event setup, private views, and occasional overtime as needed. Contribute to health and safety, including visitor safety and emergency procedures. Manage opening and closing procedures, maintain records, handle merchandise sales, and liaise with contractors. To be successful, you will need: Strong communication skills and a friendly, professional manner. Experience in customer service, retail, or gallery/museum roles helpful but not essential. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment. Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and respond swiftly to changing situations. Awareness of health and safety considerations related to public spaces. To discuss this opportunity in more detail please hit apply or send me an email hannah.keighley@handle.co.uk Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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1 day ago
Receptionist - Music
London
Negotiable
Permanent
Receptionist - Music This is a wonderful opportunity to be the friendly face of a globally respected organisation within the music industry. As the Receptionist, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth daily running of the office, supporting both visitors and colleagues with professionalism and warmth. In this role you will: Greet guests, answer calls, and manage the central inbox with courtesy and efficiency Oversee meeting room bookings, organise catering, and ensure the reception area is welcoming and organised Liaise with maintenance, manage office supplies, and handle post and courier requests Support office events, including organising internal gatherings and recognising key milestones Assist with basic admin tasks such as diary management and communication across the team To be successful, you will need: Excellent communication and customer service skills Previous Front of House or Reception experience Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident in handling multiple tasks in a busy environment Ability to build good relationships with colleagues, visitors, and suppliers Discretion and professionalism at all times Nice to have skills include experience within a similar administrative or reception role and an understanding of office operations in a creative or international setting. To discuss this opportunity in more detail please hit apply or send me an email to find out more hannah.keighley@handle.co.uk Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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1 day ago
Interim Senior FP&A Manager
London
£400 - £480 per day
Temporary
Interim Senior Finance Business Partner - Media & Entertainment Handle are partnering with a leading global media business to hire a commercially focused finance professional to support strategic growth across the UK & Ireland market. This role will partner closely with commercial teams across advertising sales, content licensing and affiliate revenue, providing financial planning, analysis and decision support to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities: Lead FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting and variance analysis Partner with commercial and sales teams to support revenue growth initiatives and strategic decision-making Build and own complex financial models for advertising sales and licensing deals Deliver insightful analysis and presentations for senior management and international stakeholders Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing clear recommendations Support investment cases, business planning and commercial negotiations Collaborate with shared service/COE teams across reporting, accounting, cash forecasting and audit support About You: Strong FP&A and commercial finance experience within a fast-paced environment Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills Confident business partner with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Experience supporting sales, commercial or revenue-generating teams Media, entertainment or content industry exposure is advantageous   Excellent opportunity to join a high-profile international business in a strategic, commercially focused finance role.   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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1 day ago
Events Operations Manager
London
£38,000 - £40,000 per annum + 10% Bonus
Permanent
Handle Recruitment are looking for an Events Operations Manager to join our clients global events portfolio.London | Hybrid - 3 days in office Up to £40,000 + 10% BonusLots of international travel opportunities!The Opportunity: Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their conference and exhibition team. The role focuses on delivering and managing high-quality international events across Europe, the Middle East, America, and Africa. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in event operations, the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and meticulous attention to detail. This is a hybrid role (three days in the office) with onsite responsibilities during events, requiring international travel and occasional weekend or evening work. Key Responsibilities: Manage the operational delivery of multiple events worldwide from conception to completion. Oversee event operations budgets, planning, and forecasting to ensure financial targets are met. Collaborate with senior leadership on operational strategy for each event. Develop and manage event timelines, delegating tasks to team members as required. Source suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with venues and key contractors. Ensure all production, marketing, sales, and finance elements of events are coordinated effectively. Produce detailed technical information for exhibitors, including manuals and zone plans. Deliver sponsorship and exhibitor packages, including stands, branding, and features. Design and manage floor plans, event signage, and show guides. Oversee health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and Construction Phase Plans. Conduct post-event evaluations and identify opportunities for improvement. Participate in cross-team initiatives and working groups. Travel internationally as required and work flexible hours leading up to events. Knowledge, Skills, Attitude and Behaviour: Proven experience in international conferences and exhibitions. Experience designing and coordinating feature builds for exhibitions. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong experience creating and managing event operations budgets, planning, and forecasting. Familiarity with event software platforms and onsite Health & Safety management. IOSH Managing Safely qualification desirable. Innovative thinker with the ability to produce standout events. Analytical mindset with a focus on continual process improvement. Quick to learn and embrace new technology and IT systems. Self-motivated, proactive, and accountable. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform under pressure. Excellent social and communication skills; comfortable working with all levels of an organisation. Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail. Strong negotiation skills and effective time management. Apply below today to proceed your application! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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1 day ago
Coordinator, Marketing and Promotion - Music
London
£15.00 - £17.00 per annum + holiday pay
Temporary
Calling all immediately available Music Marketing Coordinators! Exciting new temp role available to support across Artist Marketing & Promotions for growing international record label. You will support the team with the execution of artist campaigns across the UK and internationally ensuring campaigns are delivered seamlessly and to a high standard. This varied role requires excellent organisational and relationship building skills as you will be a key contact for internal depts, external client/commercial partners and also artists/artist management. Strong project coordination skills and a keen eye for detail will be crucial to the success of this opportunity Day to day your duties in this fast-paced and agile environment will include: Campaign Coordination & Administration: Support the delivery of marketing campaigns from planning through to execution across a roster of artists. Maintain campaign timelines, ensuring all deliverables, assets, and production deadlines are met. Coordinate internal communications across teams, ensuring alignment on campaign priorities and updates. Prepare materials for campaign meetings, presentations, and reports. Promotions & Artist Support: Assist with the coordination of artist promotional activity, including schedules, travel, and logistics. Liaise with external partners including PR, radio, and media teams to support campaign execution. Help manage guest lists, events, showcases, and promotional appearances. Support the team on the ground at events, gigs, and industry functions where required. Skills/Experience required: Previous coordination experience in a music marketing and/or promotions Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Passion for music and artist development. Immediate start available. If you match the above criteria hit that apply now button asap to be considered for this unique and exciting new opportunity!!   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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2 days ago
Sales Manager
London
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum + commission
Permanent
We are looking for a strong Business Development Manager with a proven background in managed services to help grow our clients business, develop new opportunities, and build long-term client relationships.The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing and closing new managed services opportunities, while also helping to grow relationships with existing clients.This is not a high-volume, transactional sales role. We are looking for someone who can understand a client's business, uncover operational and security challenges, and position managed services as a long-term strategic solution.The role will include: Identifying and developing new business opportunities within the creative, media, production and professional services sectors. Building relationships with decision-makers including business owners, operations directors, production heads, IT managers and finance leads. Selling managed services, IT support, device management, security services, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace management. Developing a strong pipeline of qualified prospects and managing opportunities through the sales cycle. Understanding client requirements and working with the technical team to shape appropriate solutions. Preparing proposals, service descriptions and commercial offers. Presenting our services clearly and credibly to prospective clients. Maintaining accurate CRM records, sales forecasts and activity reporting. Attending industry events, networking opportunities and relevant creative-sector gatherings. Helping refine our sales messaging, target markets and service packaging. Supporting account growth with existing clients where appropriate. Who we are looking for: Proven track record in business development, ideally within an MSP, IT services provider, cyber security provider, SaaS business or technology consultancy. Be comfortable selling services that require trust, technical credibility and long-term client commitment. You do not need to be deeply technical, but you must be able to understand client challenges and communicate confidently with both business and technical stakeholders. A demonstrable track record of selling managed services, IT support, cyber security, cloud services or similar recurring technology services. Experience developing new business from prospecting through to close. Strong understanding of the MSP model, including recurring revenue, SLAs, onboarding, account management and long-term client retention. Ability to identify client pain points around support, security, device management, collaboration tools and compliance. Experience selling to SMEs or mid-sized organisations. Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills. Good commercial awareness and confidence discussing pricing, contracts and service value. Ability to manage a pipeline and work independently. A consultative, non-pushy sales style. The following would be advantageous: Existing contacts within the creative, media, production, advertising, VFX, post-production or photography sectors. Experience selling into Apple/macOS-heavy environments. Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, endpoint management, MDM, cyber security, backup, networking or cloud storage. Understanding of creative workflows, including video post-production, colour grading, production storage, remote collaboration or content security. Experience selling security services such as endpoint protection, vulnerability management, email security, firewall management or compliance-focused services. Knowledge of tools such as Addigy, Jamf, Microsoft Intune, Fortinet, SentinelOne, Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. We are looking for someone who is: Credible, professional and commercially minded. Comfortable speaking to creative businesses as well as technical stakeholders. Curious and able to ask good questions. Organised and self-motivated. Relationship-led rather than purely target-led. Able to explain technical services in plain English. Resilient, proactive and comfortable building opportunities from scratch. Honest about what clients need, rather than simply selling whatever is easiest. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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4 days ago
Senior Marketing Executive
London
£35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Contract
Handle Recruitment are looking for a driven, highly organised Senior Marketing Executive to support the growth of our clients advanced therapies international event portfolio. 6 Month FTC with a view to go permanent Salary - £35,000 to £38,000 + 10% annual discretionary bonus West London | Hybrid | 3 Days in Office International travel involved! About the Business: Our client is a global events business, delivering innovative, market-leading events since 1947. With 125 events and media brands and over 2,000 professionals across 12 countries, they create platforms that drive industries forward. Backed by a leading global investment firm, they focus on building resilient, high-growth organisations. They also run a specialist advanced therapies brand, connecting key stakeholders shaping the future of medicine through flagship events and content platforms. Phacilitate create events and content that bring together leading minds in cell, gene, and RNA-based therapies, including pioneering biotechs, global pharma, investors, regulators, and clinicians. Operating at the heart of a fast-moving industry, they play a key role in advancing treatments for rare and chronic diseases, improving patient access, and helping bring cutting-edge therapies from lab to bedside. The Opportunity: This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in bringing a brand-new global event to market, while also contributing to the continued success of an established European event. The successful candidate will sit at the heart of campaign delivery, executing high-impact, multi-channel marketing that drives audience growth and revenue. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and is motivated to grow quickly within a high-performing team. Key Responsibilities: Own the execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns across email, website, social, partnerships, and lead generation Manage campaign delivery end-to-end, ensuring all activity is delivered on time and to a high standard Build, QA, and deploy email campaigns in Pardot, including segmentation and targeting Monitor and optimise campaign performance, identifying opportunities to improve conversion and engagement Create high-performing, conversion-led content across email, social, and landing pages Manage and update website content, including landing pages, agenda, speakers, and lead magnets Support CRO improvements through testing, optimisation, and user journey enhancements Deliver partner and sponsor marketing activity, including email swaps, listings, and co-marketing campaigns Track performance across channels (email, web, social, partnerships) and contribute to reporting and insights Work closely with internal teams (sales, production, operations) to ensure alignment and campaign success Manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment What They're Looking For: Proven experience in a marketing role (minimum 2 years), ideally within events or life sciences Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Proactive, solutions-focused mindset Confidence in working to deadlines and taking ownership of delivery Creative eye Ambitious and motivated to progress within a fast-growing business Why Join: Shape something from day one: Take a leading role in launching a brand-new global event and help build it from the ground up Work at the heart of a high-growth portfolio: Gain exposure to commercial strategy, senior stakeholders, and ROI-driven marketing Accelerate career progression: Benefit from clear progression opportunities and cross-portfolio learning Make a visible impact: Join a collaborative, fast-paced team where ownership is real and ideas are valued Global exposure: Travel internationally at least three times per year Benefits: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays Additional celebration day (e.g. birthday, Eid, Diwali) Summer hours in August (3pm Friday finishes) Quarterly paid charity day Pension scheme Private medical insurance Season ticket loan Free on-site gym & showers Apply below today to proceed your application! Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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4 days ago
Lead Event Producer
London
£45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Contract
Handle Recruitment are looking for a Lead Event Producer to join our clients growing events company.Fixed Term Contract - 3 to 6 Month ContractPay rate dependant on experience - Up to £55KCentral London - Hybrid, 3 Days a week in officeAbout the Company: Our client is a founder-led events business with a team of 40+ specialists delivering some of the UK's most exciting large-scale and private events. Their platform connects B2B and B2C customers with standout food, drink, and venue suppliers, supporting everything from major festivals and stadium activations to corporate events and office catering. They also partner with organisers of large public events, combining technology and industry expertise to deliver high-quality food and drink experiences that drive commercial success and enhance guest experience.The company has grown significantly over the past decade, now supporting events attended by millions of guests annually, while maintaining a strong focus on team culture, performance, and innovation. The Role: Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Lead Event Producer to oversee food and beverage delivery across large-scale events. This role is central to ensuring seamless execution, high operational standards, and strong commercial performance. The position combines office-based planning with regular on-site delivery, including weekends and peak seasons. It offers a high level of autonomy and is suited to a proactive individual who can manage projects end-to-end while collaborating cross-functionally. Key Responsibilities: Lead delivery of high-value, production-heavy events for key clients Manage projects from contract through to execution and post-event reporting Coordinate suppliers, budgets, logistics, and staffing to ensure smooth delivery Produce Health & Safety documentation, including RAMS, ensuring compliance Drive supplier engagement and identify opportunities to increase revenue Oversee on-site operations to ensure high-quality guest experience Produce post-event reports and data insights, identifying improvements Maintain accurate records across event management systems Support internal initiatives, process improvements, and tool testing Mentor and line manage junior team members Represent the business at industry events and build external relationships Requirements: 5+ years' experience in event production, ideally within large-scale or F&B-led events Strong operational, logistical, and project management experience Comfortable working on-site at events, including evenings and weekends Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities Commercially aware, with the ability to identify growth opportunities Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and relationship-driven approach Tech-savvy, with proficiency in spreadsheets and event tools Solutions-focused mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach Apply below today to proceed your application! Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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4 days ago
Head of Events US
New York
US $170,000 - US $200,000 per annum + 401K, Medical Dental & Vision ++
Permanent
Head of Events, US - Event Agency  My client, an award-winning creative event agency, widely recognised as a world-leading provider of event and travel solutions, is seeking an outstanding candidate to join their fast-growing US event division as Head of Events. This is a key leadership role at the heart of the business, with a focus on shaping strategy, driving operational and commercial success of the events division, whilst propelling the event division's growth and profitability. You will be often working in sync with the UK/ EMEA office. This is an incredible opportunity to join a creative and dynamic team, providing unique and personalised experiences, elevating the ordinary and striving for excellence. Event agency experience is a must! As a priority you will: Lead, mentor, and empower a team of Event Directors and Senior Event Managers, fostering collaboration, performance, and professional growth Oversee resourcing, workflow, and operational delivery, ensuring efficiency, alignment, and excellence across all event functions Drive financial performance through meticulous oversight of forecasts, profitability, cash flow, and event budgets Strengthen client relationships by developing robust account management structures that elevate service and retention Shape and execute US growth strategy in partnership with business development and marketing - aligning sales efforts, market insights, and competitive intelligence to capture new opportunities To be successful you will need: 8+ years' senior leadership driving world-class live events across global markets with a background in fast-paced agency environments is essential Sharp strategic, commercial, and operational mindset - from P&L ownership and smart budgeting to complex vendor negotiations Proven ability to build, inspire, and scale high-performing teams across regions, fostering growth, agility, and a culture of excellence Trusted client partner skilled in managing senior stakeholders, winning major pitches, and delivering standout RFP responses Expert in end-to-end event delivery Strong collaborator who bridges business development, marketing, and operations to fuel growth and elevate brand impact This role is based in NYC and offers a 1/4 hybrid pattern. Please note this is open to US based candidates only, who have the right to work accordingly.To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please hot apply or send me a message. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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4 days ago
Social Media and Community Manager
London
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Permanent
Handle Recruitment are looking for a Social Media and Community Manager to join our clients leading beauty PR agency. This is a senior level hire, that is very strategy focused so we are looking for someone who has extensive experience within the beauty industry. Central London | Hybrid Up to £45,000 based on experience About the client:  Our client is a full-funnel influencer marketing specialist with an extensive network of influential relationships and a proprietary nano and micro creator platform.As part of a globally renowned beauty-focused business, it delivers creative strategy, integrated marketing communications, audience-first brand experiences, and culturally connected social commerce powered by specialist expertise and proprietary technology. Our Clients Values: Creativity Inclusivity Positivity Excellence The Social Media & Community Manager plays a pivotal role in cultivating meaningful connections within our client's vibrant community of thousands of beauty creators, inspiring engagement, collaboration, and brand advocacy across the UK & IRE. An expert in social media and community management, this individual engages daily with members to spark meaningful conversations and ensure every touch point across social channels inspires, educates, and entertains with authority and a genuine passion for beauty. A true social native and natural relationship builder, the Social Media & Community Manager possesses deep knowledge of the social media landscape and the confidence to both create and appear in social-first content, as well as host offline community-building experiences. Passionate about beauty and digital culture, they bring fresh thinking and innovative ideas, staying ahead of evolving beauty, creator, and content trends to ensure community management remains best-in-class in a fast-moving social environment. This role also owns and delivers the overarching social strategy, driving growth across all channels through strong leadership, collaboration with the wider team, and active engagement with the community itself. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking team that celebrates creativity and community, while shaping the future of beauty within the creator economy.Core Responsibilities Lead and nurture the community of beauty creators, fostering genuine relationships and creating opportunities for connection, collaboration, and advocacy Act as the voice of the brand within the community, engaging daily to spark meaningful conversations and celebrate creators Plan and host both online and offline community experiences, from workshops to creator events, strengthening engagement and connection Own end-to-end social strategy across all channels, ensuring the brand voice remains distinctive, consistent, and culturally relevant Develop and execute strategies to grow followers, engagement, and participation through organic and community-driven content Analyse social insights and performance data to continuously refine content formats, channel mix, and posting cadence Collaborate with creators, internal teams, and partners to deliver standout, social-first creative content Confidently create and appear in content, embodying the brand's tone of voice and visual identity Stay ahead of emerging social, beauty, and creator trends, bringing innovative ideas that elevate engagement Manage and mentor the Senior Social Media & Community Executive, driving excellence across content, engagement, and strategy Represent the voice of the community internally, sharing insights that inform brand direction and creator strategy Champion a data-driven mindset, defining success metrics and optimising performance through testing and iteration Proactively identify new tools, formats, and trends that enhance community experience and content impact Bring creativity and passion for beauty and social media to life across all social channels We are looking for someone who has 4+ years social and community management experience, with proven experience of growing platforms and communities.Apply below today to proceed your application to the next stage. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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5 days ago
Head of Marketing
London
£90,000 - £100,000 per annum
Permanent
Handle Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head of Marketing to lead brand and marketing strategy across a portfolio of culturally respected music brands, venues, and live entertainment projects. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who understands the intersection of culture, brand, audience growth, and live events. We are looking for a strategic marketer with strong creative instincts, proven leadership experience, and a deep understanding of how to build audience demand and long-term brand value. The successful candidate will oversee marketing across multiple music and entertainment businesses, shaping brand positioning, leading campaigns, driving revenue growth, and managing a high-performing team. The Role Key responsibilities include: Leading overarching brand and marketing strategy across multiple music and entertainment brands Managing and developing a team of Marketing Managers across various venues and projects Overseeing content, creative, and design functions to deliver standout campaigns and content strategies Driving audience growth, ticket sales, and long-term customer engagement Leading paid media strategy, audience development, and CRM direction Ensuring each brand maintains a clear and distinct voice, identity, and positioning Building marketing systems, processes, and reporting structures to improve performance Partnering with senior leadership on long-term growth strategy and new business opportunities The ideal candidate will: Have significant senior-level marketing experience within music, culture, entertainment, nightlife, or live events Understand how to build culturally relevant brands that deliver commercial success Have experience managing creative, content, and marketing teams Think strategically while remaining highly execution-focused and detail-oriented Possess a strong understanding of audience psychology, digital marketing, and modern discovery behaviour Demonstrate excellent creative judgement and high standards across brand and design Be able to balance short-term commercial objectives with long-term brand building Be highly collaborative and confident leading cross-functional teams Have a strong track record of managing, developing, and coaching high-performing individuals within commercially driven environments Desirable Experience: Experience marketing clubs, festivals, live music venues, or ticketed events Strong understanding of nightlife and music culture Experience launching new venues, concepts, or entertainment projects The Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking business operating at the forefront of music, nightlife, and live entertainment culture. The role offers the chance to shape the future of established brands while contributing to ambitious new projects from the ground up.   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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5 days ago
Social Media Manager - Personal Brand
London
£45000 - £65000 per annum
Permanent
We are looking for a highly organised and commercially aware Social Content Operations Manager to oversee the end-to-end execution of a fast-paced personal brand content strategy across multiple platforms.This role will sit at the centre of the content operation, ensuring content is planned, produced, approved, scheduled, and published seamlessly across Instagram, Threads, YouTube, and X.Key ResponsibilitiesContent Operations & Calendar ManagementOwn and manage the master content calendar across all social platforms including Instagram, Threads, YouTube, and XEnsure all content moves efficiently through planning, scripting, approval, editing, scheduling, and publishing stagesBuild and maintain scalable workflows that improve efficiency and accountability across the content functionResearch and identify strategic engagement opportunities to support audience growth and strengthen brand positioningProactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, delays, or operational risks before they impact deliveryCross-Functional CoordinationAct as the key liaison between stakeholders and the wider content team including editors, scriptwriters, designers, and videographersLead weekly planning and production check-ins to monitor progress and ensure deadlines are metBrief team members on upcoming deliverables, timelines, and platform-specific requirementsManage approvals and sign-off processes to maintain publishing schedulesScheduling & PublishingSchedule and publish content across Instagram, Threads, and X, ensuring all posts are optimised for format, timing, copy, tagging, and platform performanceRepurpose long-form content including podcasts, interviews, and YouTube videos into engaging short-form assets such as Reels, clips, Stories, and carousel contentMaintain a consistent pipeline of evergreen and repurposed content to support posting frequency during quieter production periodsEdit and create social-first content using existing assets and native platform tools where requiredStrategy ExecutionEnsure all published content aligns with the wider content and brand strategyMaintain consistency in messaging, tone of voice, and positioning across all channelsIdentify opportunities to maximise engagement and reach by adapting content for platform-specific audiences and algorithmsAbout YouExperience & SkillsStrong expertise across Instagram and Threads, with a clear understanding of platform trends, formats, and algorithm best practicesProven experience managing high-volume social content across multiple platforms simultaneouslyOperationally focused, with the ability to build systems, manage workflows, and hold teams accountable to deadlinesHands-on experience scheduling and publishing content across social platformsExperience working closely with content production teams including editors, videographers, and designersStrong understanding of social analytics and the ability to produce clear, insight-led reportingExcellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality content executionExperience repurposing long-form video and audio content into short-form, platform-native assetsGood understanding of audience growth strategies, content optimisation, and engagement tacticsStrong awareness of current social trends, hooks, pacing, and high-performing content stylesHighly proficient with native platform tools and social content workflowsA genuine interest in entrepreneurship, digital media, and the creator economy would be advantageous Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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5 days ago
Agency Growth Consultant
London
£80,000 - £100,000 per annum
Permanent
We're partnering with a high-growth business accelerator to hire an experienced Agency Growth Consultant to support a portfolio of ambitious agency founders through a structured scale-up programme. This is a strategic advisory role focused on coaching, accountability, and commercial growth. You'll work closely with founders to help them identify priorities, solve operational and growth challenges, and execute effectively across every stage of their journey in the programme. You will act as a trusted advisor from onboarding through to programme completion, helping founders improve revenue performance, strengthen operations, and build scalable agency businesses. The Opportunity: This position is ideal for someone with a strong consulting, advisory, or fractional leadership background who understands how agencies scale and enjoys working across multiple founder relationships simultaneously. You won't be responsible for delivering execution work directly. Instead, your role will centre on strategic guidance, performance management, problem-solving, and keeping founders focused on the actions that drive measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Build tailored growth roadmaps for founders, establishing clear 30/60/90-day priorities aligned to commercial and operational goals Lead structured weekly 1:1 strategy sessions to review progress, remove blockers, and refine priorities based on business performance Conduct monthly performance reviews, tracking milestones, identifying gaps, and recommending strategic adjustments Provide responsive support and strategic guidance through Slack and other communication channels between coaching sessions Advise founders across key areas of agency growth including: Client acquisition and pipeline development Pricing and offer positioning Delivery operations and systems Team structure, hiring, and leadership Partnerships and strategic growth opportunities Personal brand and market positioning Identify risks or operational issues early and proactively guide founders back on track where needed Maintain accurate progress tracking and share key insights, challenges, and success stories with the wider leadership team Learn and apply the organisation's internal methodologies, frameworks, and playbooks to ensure consistency across the founder experience Act as a link between leadership and programme members, translating strategic direction into practical founder-level guidance About You: We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with the ability to build trusted advisory relationships quickly. You will ideally have: Proven experience advising founders, business owners, or agency leaders across multiple businesses simultaneously A strong understanding of how agencies operate, grow, and scale commercially Excellent commercial instincts with a focus on revenue growth, pipeline development, and business performance Experience managing multiple client or stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment The confidence to provide direct, clear, and actionable advice Strong written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across Slack and digital communication channels A proactive and adaptable approach, comfortable operating in fast-moving and evolving business environments Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work closely with ambitious founders inside a fast-growth environment where your strategic input will have a direct impact on business outcomes. You'll join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team and play a key role in helping agency owners scale more effectively, make better decisions, and achieve measurable growth. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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5 days ago
Head of Statutory Reporting & Audit - Film/TV
London
Up to £100000.00 per annum + Bonus + Package
Contract
Head of Statutory Reporting & Audit (Maternity Cover) - Film & TVGlobal entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in film, television, home entertainment and digital distribution are looking for a Head of Statutory Reporting and Audit.Reporting into EVP Finance, UK Director you will be responsible for submission of all external UK company reporting, including maintaining accounting records, statutory financial reporting and audit, royalty reporting, tax matters and supervising the finance team members for the UK. The desired person should be a self-starter a proven track record and with previous Statutory reporting and team management experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:FINANCIAL REPORTING:Manage drafting and initial review of the year end individual and consolidated statutoryaccounts for audit.Manage the year end external audit process with and ensure all information is available and provided on time to the auditors.Keep up to date with new technical releases affecting the company such as developments in IFRS and US GAAP accounting rules and corporation tax legislation.Maintain control of the royalty reporting and royalty audits ensuring statements are prepared, reviewed and distributed to required timescales.REGULATORY:Ensure all accounting records are kept and maintained to comply with internal and external controls and legislation.Ensure the quarterly UK VAT returns are prepared, reviewed and submitted on time.Ensure all UK Corporation Tax returns are filed on time.Suggest and implement improvements to working practices and controls.Ensure all reporting submissions made to different regulatory bodies are timely and accurateLiaise with other departments and external advisors as appropriate to ensure that all relevant areas (legal, regulation requirements, corporation tax, VAT etc) have been considered in the financial reporting process.Manage the Internal audit process.TEAM MANAGEMT:Day to day management of the Statutory Reporting Senior Manager, Assistant Financial Accountant & Royalty AccountantTeam development and trainingPerformance management for teamAd hoc guidance for other members of the teamOTHER AREAS:Support the EVP in adding value and challenging the status quo in other areas of the business to optimize business performance and profitability.Report any areas of financial and regulatory risk to EVP of Finance and suggest and implement suitable controls to mitigate these.Jointly work with Senior Group Reporting Team Members to review all new deals and acquisitions for all areas related to UK to determining how to account for these and communicate this to the relevant staff members booking the entries.Manage any IT changes impacting financial systems and regulatory reporting, ensure communication and training is provided to any relevant business areas as required.Jointly work with Senior Group Reporting Team Members to provide advice to legal and commercial teams on financial matters including helping advise on deal structures.Other ad hoc duties as required. KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:Qualified accountant with experience (ACA or ACCA or equivalent)Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRSAble to work with internal and external stakeholdersExperience dealing with regulatory bodiesExperience with Sarbanes-Oxley act regulationsExperience managing the audit processExperience preparing statutory accountsExperience managing tax matters including VAT and Corporation TaxStrong organisational and communication skillsStrong team management experienceStrong Excel skills Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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5 days ago
Senior HR Business Partner - Creative Agency
London
£70,000.00 - £80,000 per annum
Permanent
We're on the lookout for a brilliant business partner for one for our iconic creative clients! This is a London HQ'd organisation of around 2000 employees, with a typical creative culture they move at pace as their offering evolves and the business continues to grow.   The role:   You'll be partnering with a small but complex business area in a true business partnering remit, building high level relationships with leaders, working on a wide range of people projects and activity from talent and performance through to org design, employee relations, and change. As its a small client group you will build relationships at all levels and be a real face of HR, and happy to be that go-to person. You will not line manage officially, but will work very closely with your specialist colleagues to deliver impactful strategy around L&D and DEI   What you'll bring:   Solid HR Generalist BP experience, ideally gained in a fast-moving or creative environment A strategic approach as well as a roll sleeves up attitude, you're happy to get stuck into the nitty gritty when required Emotional intelligence and a flexible approach - you'll keep calm when things get busy and be able to push back on demanding stakeholders with ease A team player attitude - this team is a collaborative bunch and that all in it together mentality is key! A passion for what you do and a progressive thinking approach when it comes to HR The role is based in central London and hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 from home. Salary range they are considering around £75-80k base. If this sounds like you and you would like to find out more, please apply Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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6 days ago
Senior E-Commerce Manager - Music
London
Negotiable
Permanent
We are looking for a Senior E-Commerce Manager to lead and grow our direct-to-fan ecommerce operations across music, vinyl, and merchandise releases. Working at the intersection of music culture, design, and fan communities, you will manage high-profile product drops, limited-edition campaigns, and Shopify storefronts in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Manage and optimise multiple Shopify stores Lead ecommerce execution for product drops, pre-orders, and limited releases Build and QA products, pricing, variants, imagery, and launch setup Coordinate launches with artists, labels, fulfilment partners, and internal teams Oversee stock management, fulfilment, and customer service operations Track store performance and campaign analytics Support marketing activity across email, paid media, and social channels Skills & Experience: Proven ecommerce experience, ideally in music, fashion, or streetwear Strong Shopify knowledge, including Shopify Markets Understanding of ecommerce UX, conversion optimisation, and SEO Highly organised with experience managing multiple fast-paced launches Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Zendesk, Monday.com, and social media marketing experience beneficial Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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6 days ago
Graphic Designer
London
£30,000 - £34,000 per annum
Permanent
We're looking for a creative and commercially minded Graphic Designer to join an international music production company with a strong focus on digital marketing and brand development. This position would suit someone with a few years of design experience who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and wants the opportunity to have real influence across campaigns, content, and brand direction. You'll work closely with marketing and sales teams across global regions, producing engaging creative assets for digital platforms, presentations, campaigns, and promotional activity. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the central London office and 2 WFH (we cant consider remote applications unfortunately) The role will involve: Producing eye-catching content for social platforms including static graphics, short-form video, GIFs, and animated assets Designing creative materials for email campaigns and newsletters Supporting wider production and marketing artwork requirements Editing and repurposing video content for digital channels Creating website visuals and online campaign assets Designing polished sales presentations and branded pitch materials Developing creative assets for paid advertising campaigns across multiple formats Producing marketing collateral for events, merchandise, promotions, and brand campaigns Helping maintain a consistent visual identity across all channels and regions Bringing new ideas to campaigns and contributing to ongoing creative development Experience required: Around 2-3 years' experience in a graphic design or in-house creative role Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign A good understanding of typography, layout, and visual storytelling Experience working with Figma Confident creating content specifically for social and digital platforms Strong organisation and time management skills High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Excellent communication and collaboration skills Advanced PowerPoint/presentation design capability Someone adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a changing environment Ability to work with international stakeholders and adapt creative work for different audiences and regions Also great to have: Motion graphics or After Effects experience Video editing capabilities Awareness of social trends and content styles across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube Basic coding knowledge Interest in media, entertainment, or music sectors Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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6 days ago
Events Manager - Arts
London
Negotiable
Permanent
Events Manager - Creative Sector/Arts Salary DOE ASAP Start If you're someone who thrives on turning plans into seamless experiences, this role offers the chance to lead a vibrant events programme in a role that's both dynamic and impactful. Our client needs an hands-on, detail-oriented Events Manager to oversee a busy calendar of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, all designed to showcase their work, build reputation, and engage key audiences. In this role you will: Take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of multiple events, managing timelines, logistics, and stakeholders Coordinate all aspects of event operations, including venue find, suppliers, and technical production Lead on-the-day delivery, ensuring smooth execution and a professional experience for all attendees Manage event budgets, sourcing and overseeing suppliers to get the best value Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to support content, branding, and post-event evaluation To be successful, you will need: Proven experience delivering a high volume of events across varied formats Excellent organisational and project management skills Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure Strong stakeholder management skills, comfortable working with senior colleagues and external partners Experience in both in-person and virtual/hybrid event delivery It would also be beneficial if you have experience within the creative or cultural sectors or supporting senior leadership at major events. To discuss this opportunity in more detail please hit apply or send me an email hannah.keighley@handle.co.uk Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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6 days ago
HR Business Partner - Creative
London
£60,000 - £67,000 per annum
Permanent
A leading media business is seeking a HR Business Partner to join their team ASAP. Working as part of a small but mighty People team, you'll partner with leaders across creative, commercial and operational functions. The role combines operational delivery with project work focused on culture, structure and organisational effectiveness. Alongside this, you'll take ownership of a broad range of day-to-day people matters, including advising on employee relations cases, supporting performance and development conversations, and coaching managers to build capability and confidence. You'll contribute to key people processes such as organisational design, workforce planning and change initiatives, as well as supporting cyclical activity including reviews, engagement and talent planning. The ideal candidate will be a confident Business Partner with strong generalist experience within a creative or media environment.This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, requiring someone who is comfortable working with ambiguity and able to balance detail with a broader commercial perspective. You'll need to be available to start within a month, working pattern is 3 days a week in their central London office. Apply now to find out more! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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6 days ago
Content Design Project Manager
London
£320 - £350 per day
Contract
We are partnering with a global, design-led technology organisation seeking an experienced Content Design PM to join their international content team on an initial 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape high-visibility design experiences used by millions worldwide.The purpose of this role is to drive the operational backbone of global content design delivery, partnering with world-class creatives and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution, scalable workflows, and high-quality output across multiple time zones.Please note: this role is not suitable for hands-on producers, production managers, designers, or account managers. We are looking for a candidate with specific experience in content design production, design operations, or creative programme management, with a strong focus on workflow optimisation, systems thinking, and delivery at scale.You will work closely with designers, marketers, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure exceptional creative work is delivered efficiently, consistently, and on time.This is London based, with 3 days in the office (essential)What You'll DoLead end-to-end content design production across global, high-impact initiatives.Own planning, scheduling, resourcing, and stakeholder communication across multiple workstreams.Build and evolve scalable workflows for high-volume creative and content production.Partner with creative, business, and external teams to ensure smooth execution and alignment.Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve workflow, resourcing, and production challenges.Oversee budgets, approvals, and vendor/agency coordination where required.Drive continuous improvement across tools, processes, and ways of working.Required ExperienceExtensive experience in creative production, content operations, or design programme management within complex organisations.Proven track record leading large-scale, cross-functional projects in fast-paced, global environments.Strong understanding of design workflows, content production pipelines, and localisation processes.Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Experience managing timelines, budgets, external vendors, and agency partners.Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive, systems-oriented mindset.Preferred ExperienceExperience working with globally distributed teams across multiple time zones.Background in content design, editorial operations, media production, or localisation at scale.Familiarity with tools such as Figma, Airtable, Asana, Jira, or Adobe Creative Suite.Experience supporting or driving tooling, workflow, or systems transformation initiatives. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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6 days ago
Event Coordinator - Global Tech Brand
London
£55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Contract
Handle Recruitment is seeking an experienced events specialist to step into a fast-moving contract position with a global and prestigious tech brand! *This is a contract to begin ASAP until end of September initially. Hybrid working in Central London and international travel across Europe, day rate equivalent to £55k-£50k annual salary.* This role offers the chance to be at the heart of delivering engaging developer experiences across Europe, supporting innovative events. You'll be organising a diverse programme of workshops, presentations, and community gatherings, ensuring every detail runs smoothly from planning through to post-event follow-up. In this role you will: Assisting with the planning and coordination of multiple events across European cities, managing logistics, approvals, and vendor arrangements Supporting content logistics, including materials, rehearsals, and attendee registration, ensuring everything is prepared ahead of each event Coordinating event promotion and internal assets, liaising with marketing teams and ensuring smooth communication across all stakeholders Providing on-site support during events, helping with setup, attendee check-in, and troubleshooting to ensure a seamless experience Contributing to post-event reporting, tracking attendance, engagement data, and capturing insights for future improvements To be successful in this role you will have: Proven experience in coordinating events, projects, or operational activities at scale Attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams Clear communication skills, comfortable asking questions and flagging issues early Adaptability to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and Europe   Please apply now for a further conversation! Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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6 days ago
Legal Counsel
London
Negotiable
Permanent
An award-winning global creative agency is looking for a Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Global General Counsel, the role is a fantastic opportunity for a junior commercial lawyer to join a large yet still rapidly growing agency with a presence in multiple territories. You will play a significant role in advising the business on all legal issues that arise, with a focus on the UK agency.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts including talent, production and MSAs. Advising on legal and commercial aspects of client projects and productions Providing IP and advertising regulation advice and training Advising on legal risks and opportunities related to the use of AI Advising on Data Protection matters Contributing to internal policies, risk management processes and contract templates Much more information will made available upon request by suitable candidates.To be considered, you should be a qualified commercial lawyer with 0-2yrs PQE* with contract drafting and IP experience. Advertising or production experience is ideal but not essential. *NB: PQE levels are offered as a guide only. Our clients will accept applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role.Using the link provided, interested candidates should send their CV to Nick Wasserman for consideration. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 working days of application. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, though, we are not always able to respond directly to everyone, but we will try our very best. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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6 days ago
Marketing Manager - Banking
London
Up to £60,000 per annum
Contract
Initial 6 month FTC - PAYEHybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 WFH We are seeking a Marketing Manager to join a Growth Marketing & Platform Innovation team focused on driving customer acquisition and retention across products such as mortgages and personal loans.You will design and deliver end-to-end performance marketing campaigns across paid media, CRM, email, and digital platforms, identifying opportunities to improve performance and drive measurable growth. You will also test new channels, targeting approaches, and AI-enabled creative solutions. A key part of the role is expert-level email marketing, including lifecycle strategy, segmentation, automation, testing, and optimisation to maximise customer engagement and conversion. You will own the customer journey from acquisition through to retention, working closely with cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and delivering clear, data-driven performance insights. This role suits someone commercially minded, highly analytical, and driven by experimentation and growth. What we're looking for: Strong commercial and analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable growth opportunities Experience across paid media (programmatic, Paid Search, paid social) Expertise in email marketing and CRM lifecycle campaigns (segmentation, automation, optimisation, A/B testing) Experience delivering integrated campaigns across paid media, email, CRM, and digital channels Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in matrix environments Confident communicator with experience presenting insights and campaign performance Desirable: Experience with Generative AI and marketing automation Marketing qualification (Certificate/Diploma) Experience working in a regulated industry Key responsibilities: Develop data-driven marketing strategies aligned to business objectives Deliver integrated campaigns across multiple channels Create and optimise targeted content across paid media, email, and digital platforms Analyse performance and optimise campaigns using data insights Manage budgets to maximise ROI Report on performance and recommend improvements   Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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7 days ago
Growth Marketing Manager - B2C
London
£50000 - £70000 per annum
Permanent
We're working with a fast-scaling, creator-led digital business operating at the forefront of the creator economy. The business partners with leading creators to build, launch and scale high-performing digital products across education, coaching, membership and community-based offers. This is a rare opportunity to step into a hands-on Growth Marketing Manager role, owning full-funnel performance across a portfolio of fast-growing digital brands in a highly experimental, data-driven environment. The Opportunity You'll be responsible for driving end-to-end growth across multiple creator-led digital products. This is a high-velocity, execution-heavy role, where strategy quickly turns into live funnels, campaigns and revenue-generating systems. You'll take ownership of the entire growth loop-from insight and validation through to launch, optimisation and scale-ensuring every stage of the funnel is measurable, tested and continuously improved. Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and optimise full-funnel performance across acquisition, conversion, onboarding, retention and monetisation journeysBuild and iterate high-performing digital funnels, including landing pages, checkout flows, webinars, upsell paths and lifecycle sequencesRapidly execute ideas into live assets, including landing pages, email campaigns, ad creatives and organic content, often within 24-48 hour sprint cyclesPlan, launch and optimise paid media campaigns across Meta and Google, contributing to creative direction, copy and performance strategyDevelop and refine conversion-focused messaging, including ad copy, landing page content, email flows and hooksDesign and run A/B and multivariate testing frameworks, scaling winning experimentsOwn analytics, attribution and tracking integrity, including UTMs, funnel instrumentation and performance reportingBuild and manage CRM and lifecycle automation flows (e.g. email, onboarding, retention and reactivation journeys)Oversee performance across multiple concurrent brands (typically 5-10 at any one time)Translate data, customer insight and market signals into prioritised growth strategies and test roadmapsEstablish and refine repeatable systems and SOPs to enable scalable execution across the portfolioAbout You4+ years' experience in growth, performance or digital marketing, ideally within B2C digital products, subscriptions, courses or creator-led businessesProven ability to build and optimise funnels and landing pages, ideally using tools such as WebflowStrong understanding of paid media performance marketing (Meta, Google etc.)Hands-on experience with A/B testing and experimentation frameworksStrong analytical capability with a data-led approach to decision makingExperience with CRM and lifecycle marketing tools (e.g. Klaviyo)Confident copywriter with strong commercial messaging skillsHighly organised with the ability to manage multiple brands at paceComfortable operating in a fast-moving, test-and-learn environment Nice to HaveExperience with tools such as Google Analytics, MS Clarity, Zapier, Webflow, Klaviyo or Meta Ads ManagerExposure to low-ticket funnels and ascension modelsExperience managing monthly paid media budgets of $20K-$50K+Familiarity with creative testing platforms and ad intelligence tools The Environment You'll be joining a fast-paced, performance-led growth environment where speed, experimentation and measurable outcomes are central to how the business operates. The team works cross-functionally across product, creative, commercial and customer success functions, with a strong emphasis on autonomy, ownership and continuous improvement. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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7 days ago
Localisation Producer / PM
London
£250 - £280 per day + PAYE
Contract
We're working with a global, design-led technology company seeking an experienced Producer / Project Manager to support the localisation of a range of short-form and long-form editorial content.We are looking for a strong and resourceful project manager with a background in localisation to help deliver high-quality transcreated content across multiple markets. An editorial background would be highly beneficial, along with a tech-savvy mindset and experience working with digital tools and content management systems.This role is London-based, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider fully remote applicants, and sponsorship cannot be provided for this role.In this role you will:Manage multiple transcreation projects simultaneously, including reviewing source files, handling vendor queries, tracking deadlines, and importing deliverables into content management systems; * Manage relationships with a wide variety of global internal and external stakeholders; * Own quality by ensuring best practices and established processes are followed; * Foster close and productive relationships with worldwide editorial teams; * Liaise with vendors on a daily basis to ensure copy deliverables consistently meet high quality standards; * Anticipate and prevent editorial and production issues to ensure on-time delivery. Key QualificationsExcellent project management skills with a strong attention to detail; * Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, prioritise urgent issues, and remain calm under pressure; * Capacity to learn and manage data within complex content management systems; * Familiarity with digital media products and services; * Excellent written and verbal business communication skills; * Proactive mindset with strong ability to anticipate risks and roadblocks before they escalate; * Demonstrated ability to maintain clear project visibility, deliver structured progress updates, and keep stakeholders consistently informed. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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7 days ago
Operation & Production Assistant - Music Merch
London
£134 - £150 per day + holiday pay
Temporary
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Assistant to support their fast-paced music merchandising business. This role will assist with product procurement including purchase order processing, supplier & customer invoicing, and managing sales-related workflows using Jira to ensure smooth operations across their artist merchandise, touring, and retail channels.Key Responsibilities:Maintain accurate records related to merchandise sales, stock, and logisticsRaise, track, and reconcile purchase orders for merchandise production and distributionPrepare, issue, and process invoices for suppliers, artists, and partnersManage finance and operations tickets through JiraSupport the finance and merchandising teams with day-to-day accounting and administrative tasksAssist with payment queries and supplier communicationKey Requirements:Previous experience in a similar support roleUnderstanding of stock processing, purchase orders, invoicing, and basic accounting processesExperience using Jira or similar systemsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple prioritiesComfortable working in a fast-paced, creative environmentProficiency in Microsoft ExcelThis is a month temporary position with an immediate start - if you have the skills required and are available immediately, apply now! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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12 days ago
Receptionist - Creative (Temporary)
London
Up to £14.80 per hour + Holiday pay
Temporary
Calling all experienced receptionist in London, seeking temporary positions within the creative industry. At handle we specialise in roles within the creative field including TV, Film, Music, Advertising, Fashion and Sports. We are seeking candidates who are looking for flexible reception work. The duration of reception roles can vary from day work up to 12 months. Please note - this is an expression of interest advertisement and not an active job vacancy. We're advertising this "position" so we can connect with new job seekers for future opportunities. If you're interested in these types of opportunities and are available for immediate/ ASAP start, we encourage you to apply as we would love to keep you updated about Temp and Contract EA opportunities coming up. If you're already registered with Handle Recruitment please reach out to your relevant consult to find out about what jobs we're currently hiring for. Receptionist Duties Include: Responsible for managing the front desk First point of contact for all visitors - meeting and greeting Answering the switchboard and transferring calls to the relevant department Managing the office calendars and meeting room diaries Ordering office supplies Ad-hoc admin support when required Receptionist Requirements: Previous receptionist experience Excellent telephone manner Strong communication, written and verbal Punctual and professional attitude   You can also find all of our current other vacant job opportunities on our website. As mentioned, this is an expression of interest advertisement and not an active job vacancy. We're advertising this "position" so we can connect with new job seekers for future Temp and Contract opportunities. If you're already registered with Handle Recruitment please reach out to your relevant consult to find out about what jobs we're currently hiring for.   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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14 days ago
EA - Film
West London, London
£184 - £192 per day + Holiday pay
Temporary
A major international film and entertainment studio based in West London is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Managing Director and the Marketing & Distribution team on a temporary basis. Please note: Previous experience within TV or Film is essential for this role, specifically supporting at MD level. Key Responsibilities: Handling highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism Preparation for meetings, including documents, presentations (PowerPoint), conference calls, catering, test calls, and logistics Supporting internal and external events, including premieres, screenings, and industry events (occasional evenings/weekends required) Inbox management, including prioritising urgent matters, responding where appropriate Complex diary management, including scheduling meetings and coordinating frequent international calls (including after-hours calls with LA) Organising travel arrangements including flights, accommodation, and ground transportation Preparing monthly expense reports for the Managing Director and supporting Directors as required Project coordination and general planning support Organising screenings for staff and external VIP guests   Key Requirements: Proven experience as an Executive Assistant within TV or Film is essential Must be available immediately Strong IT skills, including advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word Highly organised with the ability to prioritise, coordinate, and multitask effectively Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Strong interest in film and good industry knowledge Experience or understanding of key financial systems (e.g. SAP) is desirable   This is a 1-2 month temporary assignment with an immediate start. Please only apply if you are available to start immediately and have no notice period.   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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15 days ago
Marketing Lead
London
Up to £305 per day
Temporary
Handle recruitment are looking for a Marketing Lead to join our clients global media and publishing company. Location: London (Hybrid - 4 days office, 1 day remote)Contract: 3 months£305 Per DayOverview:An experienced marketing leader required to drive immediate impact, aligning digital activity with business goals, revenue targets, and brand positioning.Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the marketing team, including Editors Oversee cross-channel strategy (paid media, CRM, email) to drive performance Optimise paid media (Google, Meta) and manage platform relationships Rebuild email/CRM strategy (Iterable, Treasure Data, segmentation & automation) Own budget management to maximise ROI Champion data-led decision making and performance tracking Establish efficient processes and a high-performance team culture Influence senior stakeholders across European Consumer Revenue teams Ensure marketing supports both acquisition and brand equity, including creative oversight Skills & Experience: Strong digital marketing leadership experience Expertise in paid media, CRM, and email marketing Data-driven with proven results delivery Budget management and stakeholder leadership experience Able to prioritise and deliver quickly in a fast-paced environment Apply below today to proceed your application!   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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15 days ago
Manager, Member Relations
London
Negotiable
Permanent
  Manager, Member Relations The Opportunity: The Manager, Member Relations is an enthusiastic digital music executive with experience working at music distributors in a client-facing or label relations role. This position sits at the core of Merlin's Member Relations team, working closely with our global membership, contributing to our mission of empowering independents, and supporting members in maximising the opportunities made available to them via our best-in-class deals. Merlin is the global licensing partner for the world's leading independent record labels, distributors and artist/label services companies, and our members successfully manage their digital businesses in direct relationships with our licensing partners. This is an excellent opportunity for a process driven, proven self-starter who is keen to dig deeper into how digital partner deals work, understands the value and needs of independent music companies, and is a confident communicator driven by the rewarding mission of serving the independents that comprise the Merlin membership. This person will be demonstrably capable of managing multiple projects, comprehending the complex developments across the ever-evolving digital marketplace and be equally comfortable leading and working collaboratively with Merlin's global team in a fast paced, success-driven and fun atmosphere.   Key Responsibilities: Lead day to day communications and support for existing Merlin member companies Contribute to member acquisition strategy Manage the end-to-end application process for prospective members;, evaluating application materials, clearly communicating application outcomes and recommendations Stay deeply knowledgeable about and effectively communicate the complexities of commercial deal terms, content operations and integrations, reporting and data specifics, pitching and marketing opportunities, tools and marketplace developments Demonstrate strong commercial sensibility Actively contribute toward improving processes and developing scalable solutions Pursue professional development opportunities, represent the company at industry conferences and events, and be adaptable as the role and organisation evolve.   Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience working at digital music companies, record labels, distributors/aggregators or artist/label services companies Strong understanding of the digital music industry, music distribution, the mechanics of the digital music supply chain and tools and opportunities available via digital music platforms Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a disciplined adherence to commercial awareness and confidentiality Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to foster commercial relationships and adapt communication styles to suit stakeholders of diverse backgrounds Active listening skills to accurately respond to inquiries and requests Ability to establish a high degree of credibility and rapport with senior level executives across independent music companies Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Airtable and familiarity with task management programs and contact management systems Comfortable prioritizing multiple issues/tasks   Preferred Qualifications: Established network of contacts with independent music companies and digital partners   Compensation: A competitive salary, incentive, and benefits package will be offered, commensurate with the role and the relevant experience of the final hire.   Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Merlin is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Further, the company strives to create a diverse, welcoming, equitable and inclusive environment for all applicants, employees, member companies and partners.   The Company: Merlin provides independents the means to control their digital business in direct partnerships with leading digital music services. Merlin is a member led, music focused organization providing digital music licensing for independents across the globe. Members benefit from Merlin's premium deals, but work directly with key digital partners. Our membership consists of independent labels, distributors, and other rights-holders, representing tens of thousands of labels and hundreds of thousands of artists from every country in the world. Merlin's approach has enabled our membership to grow to represent 15% of the global market share. Merlin's membership includes independents such as Absolute Label Services, Amuse, anjunabeats, Armada Music, AudioSalad, Better Noise Music, Casete, Curb, Domino Recording Co, Epitaph Records, Exceleration, Hopeless Records, IDOL, Kontor New Media, Mad Decent, Measurable Accurate Digital Solutions, Mills Records, Mushroom Music, Nettwerk Music Group, Ninja Tune, Redeye, Republic of Music, Revelator, Secret City, Secretly, Stones Throw, Starbase, Sub Pop, Toolroom Records, Warp, Zebralution and hundreds more. Merlin has deals with nearly 40 digital services, including partners like Apple, Audiomack, AWA, Boomplay, Canva, Deezer, JioSaavn, KKBox, Meta, NetEase, Pandora, Peloton, Snap, SoundCloud, Spotify, Tencent, Twitch, Vevo, YouTube, and many other global, regional and strategic partners, as well as being in conversations with dozens more. Merlin has team resources in London, New York, Berlin, North Carolina and Tokyo. To apply please send your CV to hannah.keighley@handle.co.uk Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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15 days ago
Manager, Commercial Partnerships
London
Negotiable
Permanent
  Manager, Commercial Partnerships The Opportunity: The Manager, Commercial Partnerships role is suited to an enthusiastic digital music professional with demonstrable experience in partnerships, business development and/or marketing roles within digital music companies, record labels, distributors/aggregators, or artist and label services businesses. Merlin's Commercial Partnerships team leads the day-to-day management of relationships with global digital music partners across streaming, UGC, social music, and emerging technologies. Working closely with Business Affairs/Legal and member-facing teams, and maintaining a strategic view of the marketplace, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing relationships with existing partners, engaging early with new partners, and maximising opportunities to drive commercial value from Merlin's best-in-class deals.   Key Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day communications with and support for a subset of Merlin's existing and prospective digital music service partners to maximise opportunities to drive commercial value for Merlin member and partner companies. Support senior Commercial Partnerships executives in the management of key partner relationships, including gaining insights into partner developments and advocating for the needs and priorities of Merlin and its member companies. Collaborate closely and communicate effectively with relevant internal stakeholders across Business Affairs/Legal, Partnership Operations, Global Membership Development, Member Relations and Business Analytics and Insights to support performance, development, and revenue growth across different platforms, products, tiers and business models. Maintain a strong working knowledge of, and effectively communicate, the complexities of commercial deal terms, content operations and integrations, pitching and marketing opportunities, reporting and data insights, tools and broader market trends and developments. Balance strategic thinking with the practical needs of multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Actively contribute toward improving processes and developing scalable solutions. Pursue professional development opportunities, represent the company at industry conferences and events, and be adaptable as the role and organisation evolve.   Required Experience, Skills and Abilities: 3+ years of experience within digital music companies, record labels, distributors/aggregators or artist/label services companies. Strong understanding of the digital music industry, including music distribution, the digital music supply chain and the tools and opportunities available via digital platforms. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong commercial awareness, discretion, and the ability to concisely advise senior management. Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to foster strong commercial relationships and adapt communication styles to diverse stakeholders. Ability to collaborate effectively across functional areas and build strong internal relationships. Demonstrate strong commercial sensibility and awareness. Strategic mindset, with the ability to shift between different modes of thinking and manage multiple priorities effectively. Detail and process oriented, with high integrity and strong organisational skills. Strong analytical skills, using data and market insights to inform decision-making. Comfortable prioritising multiple issues and working under pressure. Passion for music, technology, and supporting independent rights holders. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Airtable and familiarity with data and task management tools. Established network of contacts across independent music companies and digital service partners.   Compensation: A competitive salary, incentive, and benefits package will be offered, commensurate with the role and the relevant experience of the hire.   Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Merlin is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Further, the company strives to create a diverse, welcoming, equitable and inclusive environment for all applicants, employees, member companies and partners.   The Company: Merlin provides independents the means to control their digital business in direct partnerships with leading digital music services. Merlin is a member led, music focused organization providing digital music licensing for independents across the globe. Members benefit from Merlin's premium deals, but work directly with key digital partners. Our membership consists of independent labels, distributors, and other rights-holders, representing tens of thousands of labels and hundreds of thousands of artists from every country in the world. Merlin's approach has enabled our membership to grow to represent 15% of the global market share. Merlin's membership includes independents such as Absolute Label Services, Amuse, Armada Music, AudioSalad, Better Noise Music, Casete, Curb, Domino Recording Co, Epitaph Records, Exceleration, Hopeless Records, IDOL, Kontor New Media, Mad Decent, Measurable Accurate Digital Solutions, Mills Records, MNRK, Mushroom Music, Nettwerk Music Group, Ninja Tune, Redeye, Republic of Music, Revelator, Secret City, Secretly, Stones Throw, Starbase, Sub Pop, Warp, Zebralution and hundreds more. Merlin has deals with nearly 40 digital services, including partners like Apple, Audiomack, AWA, Boomplay, Canva, Deezer, JioSaavn, KKBox, Meta, NetEase, Pandora, Peloton, Snap, SoundCloud, Spotify, Tencent, Twitch, Vevo, YouTube, and many other global, regional and strategic partners, as well as being in conversations with dozens more.Merlin has team resources in London, New York, Berlin, North Carolina and Tokyo. To apply, please send your CV to hannah.keighley@handle.co.uk Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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19 days ago
Events Sales Manager
London
Negotiable
Permanent
Handle Recruitment are looking for an ambitious Sales Manager to join our client, selling premium hospitality across six flagship Arts, Entertainment, and Tennis events and delivering unforgettable experiences for their clients. West London | Hybrid - 3 Days a week in office About the Role Our client's Hospitality Department delivers outstanding experiences and generates revenue across some of London's most iconic events, including:Summer: Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, Taste of London, Hampton Court Palace Festival, Blenheim Palace FestivalWinter: Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Glide at Battersea Power StationYear-round: Lift 109 at Battersea Power StationThis is a 360° sales role encompassing lead generation, proactive sales, client account management, and hands-on delivery at events. From Michelin-star dining packages to bespoke Christmas party experiences, no two days are the same. The Ideal CandidateGenuine passion for live events and hospitality sales3-4+ years proven sales experience, ideally in events, hospitality, or related industriesThrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environmentExperience in managing teams and leadershipConfident managing the full sales cycle and building lasting client relationshipsThis is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, high-performing team working on some of the UK's most loved events. Key ResponsibilitiesMaximise revenue to achieve/exceed event targetsMeet deadlines and work effectively under pressureMaintain high activity levels (40+ dials/day, 5+ effective calls)Manage and lead a sales team to ensure targets are metArrange and attend meetings with new and existing clientsProactively source leads from multiple channelsMaintain and develop the sales database and client communicationsCollaborate with sales team and other internal departments (marketing, operations, accounts, PR)Contribute ideas to enhance events and identify new opportunitiesTranslate marketing strategies into exhibitor sales benefitsMaintain and update floor plans, sales sheets, and mailersExecute consistent sales communication schedules and follow-up processesDeliver excellent client service and on-site hospitalityEnsure re-booking processes are followed to maintain event integrityTake ownership of tasks, manage agendas, and deliver independentlyKey Results AreasAchieve and exceed personal and team sales targetsEnsure lead and show targets are met/exceededMaintain timely, high-quality client communicationsDeliver dependable, professional client serviceContribute creatively to event content and client relationship developmentMaintain accurate weekly and monthly sales forecasting Strengths & SkillsProven sales/event sales experienceStrong IT competency, especially Microsoft OfficeExcellent telesales experience and resultsExperience in sales planning and managing teamsHighly organised with strong attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communicationCommercially aware yet client-focusedAble to work under pressure and deliver results through othersInitiative-driven, solution-oriented, and creativeWorking arrangementsLocation: Chiswick Park, LondonPermanent contract, 9-5 pmOccasional weekend work at events (e.g., Taste of London, Hampton Court Palace Festival)Occasional travel for client meetings Apply today to further your application to the next stage! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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19 days ago
Receptionist - Creative (Temporary)
London
Up to £14.80 per hour + Holiday pay
Temporary
Calling all experienced receptionist in London, seeking temporary positions within the creative industry. At handle we specialise in roles within the creative field including TV, Film, Music, Advertising, Fashion and Sports. We are seeking candidates who are looking for flexible reception work. The duration of reception roles can vary from day work up to 12 months. Please note - this is an expression of interest advertisement and not an active job vacancy. We're advertising this "position" so we can connect with new job seekers for future opportunities. If you're interested in these types of opportunities and are available for immediate/ ASAP start, we encourage you to apply as we would love to keep you updated about Temp and Contract EA opportunities coming up. If you're already registered with Handle Recruitment please reach out to your relevant consult to find out about what jobs we're currently hiring for. Receptionist Duties Include: Responsible for managing the front desk First point of contact for all visitors - meeting and greeting Answering the switchboard and transferring calls to the relevant department Managing the office calendars and meeting room diaries Ordering office supplies Ad-hoc admin support when required Receptionist Requirements:  Previous receptionist experience Excellent telephone manner Strong communication, written and verbal Punctual and professional attitude   You can also find all of our current other vacant job opportunities on our website. As mentioned, this is an expression of interest advertisement and not an active job vacancy. We're advertising this "position" so we can connect with new job seekers for future Temp and Contract opportunities. If you're already registered with Handle Recruitment please reach out to your relevant consult to find out about what jobs we're currently hiring for.   Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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