Assistant Marketing Manager

Handle Recruitment are looking for an Events Operations Assistant to join our clients international portfolios. London | Hybrid - 3 days in office £27,000 + 10% bonus Lots of opportunities for international travel and career development!About Our Client: Our client is an international business specialising in delivering high-quality live and digital events across a wide range of sectors, including Energy, Transport, Internet Retailing, Life Sciences, and Defence. They connect decision-makers with innovative solutions, providing networking, marketing, and information platforms for mature and emerging markets worldwide. The Opportunity: Our client is seeking an Operations Executive to join their events team. The role primarily involves organising small events and supporting medium-to-large conferences and exhibitions across multiple sectors. This is a hands-on, hybrid role with opportunities for international travel and exposure to a broad range of event operations. Key Responsibilities:Organise small events, including conferences, table-top exhibitions, dinners, and meetings from conception to completion, with guidance from a manager.Support the delivery of medium and large conferences and exhibitions across the business.Assist with virtual events, including platform setup, speaker liaison, design features, and live-stream coordination.Manage exhibitor and sponsor logistics to ensure all packages are delivered as sold.Prepare and communicate detailed technical manuals for exhibitors, with managerial support.Liaise with speakers, ensuring smooth delivery of conference programmes.Arrange travel and accommodation for staff and speakers within pre-set budgets.Support budget management, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliation under manager guidance.Work with suppliers to manage signage, AV, catering, and sponsored items.Assist with health and safety compliance and related documentation.Support post-event evaluation and identify opportunities for process improvement.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and take part in business-wide working groups.Build strong relationships with customers, ensuring excellent service to exhibitors and delegates.Undertake any ad hoc administrative or operational tasks as required.Knowledge, Skills, Attitude and Behaviour:Some experience in conferences and exhibitions desirable.Organised, methodical, and able to manage time effectively.Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage with a wide range of people.Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable.Customer-focused mindset with problem-solving ability.Comfortable embracing new technology and IT systems.Able to work calmly under pressure and willing to work long hours or weekends when required.Benefits:Competitive salary benchmarked against the industry.25 days' holiday annually plus your birthday off.Wellbeing perks including gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, volunteer days, and Employee Assistance Programme with counselling sessions.Private healthcare.Competitive pension scheme.Training and professional development opportunities.Company off-sites and team social events.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.

Handle Recruitment is seeking aspiring B2B sales and business development professionals looking to build their career to join a global and well-recognised media brand, focusing on the events and conferences division of the business.*This is a rolling contract with the view of long-term employment and career development. Hybrid working in Central London, pay rate up to £15ph dependent on experience + opportunity to earn commission*This is a brilliant opportunity for someone in the early stages of their sales career to gain hands-on experience with an established company and work in a fast-paced, commercial environment.What you'll be doing:Reaching out to prospective delegates and communicating the value of attending key industry events.Using outbound calls and LinkedIn to generate leads and secure registrations.Building lasting relationships that keep clients coming back year after year.Meeting and exceeding revenue targets with the support of a collaborative team.Researching your sector to understand key trends and client needs.Ensuring the relevant audiences are represented at each event.To be successful in this role you will have:Exposure to working in a B2B sales role.Ambition to build a career in sales & business development.Confidence in making outbound calls to senior clients and working to targets.Research skills and a knack for uncovering new opportunities.Eagerness to learn new skills from managers and experienced team members.If you're looking for a role where you can build your skills, gain valuable experience, and be part of a supportive and high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply now for a further conversation!Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Handle Recruitment is seeking a Training Specialist to join our client's household brand supporting their Education & Advocacy function.West London | Hybrid - Minimum 2 Days in Office (Field-Based Role)Up to £40,000 based on experienceJob Summary: Support the Education & Advocacy Manager in elevating store performance and customer experience by designing and delivering impactful product and sales training programmes. This role will increase the volume and quality of training initiatives across the year, driving improved advocacy, engagement, and sales performance.Key Responsibilities Training Delivery & Events: Host engaging training seminars for internal teams and Retail Sales Assistants (RSAs). Support Area Managers with territory-based initiatives and assist at retailer and consumer events as a brand ambassador. Programme Development: Design, develop, and deliver training programmes for Retail Sales Assistants, own store sales teams, delivery teams, and head office staff. Create compelling presentations, manuals, and visual materials. Planning & Coordination: Plan and organise training seminars, including travel and accommodation logistics. Support the management of head office training events. Digital & Content Management: Manage and maintain the training app used by retail and internal teams, ensuring content remains accurate and engaging. Analysis & Reporting: Analyse mystery shop results and performance data to identify advocacy and training gaps. Provide recommendations and measure programme impact through reporting on attendance, feedback, and outcomes. Additional Duties: Support ad-hoc projects as required by the Education & Advocacy Manager.Skills & Experience: Experience delivering product and sales training presentations Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to design engaging training materials Organised, proactive, and adaptable Confident working with varied audiences Creative thinker with fresh ideas Passion for helping others learn and develop Reporting & Location Reports to the Education & Advocacy Manager Minimum 2 days office-based, with the remainder field-basedUK and international travel required Flexible working required in line with training schedules Benefits KPI-based bonus 25 days holiday Life insurance & contributory pension Private medical insurance Team-building, social events, staff purchase scheme, early Friday finishes Training and career development 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.

Handle are currently working with a hugely successful sales business who are looking for an experienced Payroll & Incentive Specialist. The successful candidate will take ownership of internal payroll for permanent employees, alongside full responsibility for bonus and commission calculations across the Group. This is a hands-on role with scope to improve processes, enhance reporting, and help modernise payroll and incentives through better systems and technology. Key responsibilities: Manage monthly payroll for permanent employees Act as the main contact for payroll queries Own end-to-end bonus and commission processes (monthly & quarterly) Accurately interpret incentive schemes and ensure timely, accurate and fair payments Assist with transitioning to a new in-house payroll system Support automation, reporting improvements, and controls Contribute to system enhancements and tech adoption (including AI tools) Candidate requirements: Highly experience running payroll to tight deadlines Sales sector exposure with complex commission/bonus structures Strong knowledge of UK payroll compliance (PAYE, NI, pensions) Advanced Excel skills High attention to detail and accuracy Experience with payroll systems or implementations 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.

Currently working with a globally recognised entertainment organisation, seeking a Content Operations Supervisor to support streaming across the EMEA region. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, international content programming team, playing a key role in ensuring content is delivered accurately, on time, and to the highest standard. As a Content Operations Supervisor, you will act as a central point of coordination across EMEA and global teams, ensuring the smooth flow of content and localisation processes. You'll collaborate closely with international stakeholders, to support the operational delivery of content across the platform. Please note this is a 4 month initial contract, with potential to be extended beyond this. Candidate's must be able to work from London 4 days a week. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and track content delivery across EMEA markets Manage information flow between European teams and global stakeholders Support trailers, promos, and "coming soon" content through tracking and scheduling Collaborate with US Content Operations and Technology teams to optimise workflows Lead and support pan-EMEA operational projects, including documentation and process improvements Monitor and troubleshoot issues using tools such as JIRA Maintain and continuously improve tracking systems and processes Key Requirements: Experience in content delivery within a broadcast or SVOD environment Strong understanding of streaming platforms and the competitive landscape Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets Experience with Airtable (essential) Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Proven ability to work across multiple regions and build strong stakeholder relationships A genuine passion for entertainment content and digital media Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Central London - Hybrid (4 Days in Office) International Travel Involved Up to £60,000 based on experience + Bonus + Benefits Handle Recruitment is partnering with a global media brand to hire an Esports & Gaming Manager.  In this role, you will lead the UK gaming strategy by managing players, delivering creative activations and content, building partnerships, and driving projects that engage audiences and grow brand presence. Purpose of this job: The Esports & Gaming Manager - Player Marketing role will be responsible for driving and managing a key part of the UK gaming marketing programme, supporting the world's most exciting and talented gamers. Through strategic planning, a high level of execution, meaningful partnerships and impactful storytelling, the role will connect with relevant consumers and highlight key occasions and functional product benefits. The individual will lead the implementation of the UK gaming strategy across signed players to deliver outcomes aligned to a yearly business planning cycle. Innovative and credible plans that utilise the full player portfolio and the dedicated gaming facility will be core to the position.The role also presents significant scope to explore innovation and introduce new opportunities across gaming and esports that will enable the client to reach new consumers and remain top of mind across diverse UK audiences. Responsibilities: Player Management: Own the gaming and esports player (athlete) programme Manage a world-class player portfolio, ensuring strong brand alignment and best-in-class representation both online and offline Maximise the value of player partnerships across esports competition, content and real-world activations Act as the central point of contact for all player-related topics across the business Manage day-to-day stakeholder relationships internally and externally, including player availability, needs, project delivery and reporting Negotiate contracts including performance expectations and commercial rights Identify and scout new talent across professional esports players and gaming creators Develop always-on activation plans spanning marketing, communications and performance Strategy: Work with UK and global teams to develop and implement the long-term gaming strategy aligned to key marketing priorities Support growth across mainstream and AAA gaming while maintaining a strong esports presence Build a locally relevant network of gamers, influencers, creators, esports teams, third-party organisations and collectives to ensure effective partnerships that drive brand attribution in the UK Player projects: Lead delivery of ambitious, player-led projects that bring talent ideas to life in line with established business plans, including large-scale real-world activations Ensure strong engagement and enjoyment from signed players while maintaining credibility within gaming communities Build strong internal relationships to maximise cross-departmental support Report on results, workflows and player experience to inform future activations Content: Work with internal media teams to grow reach, brand preference and product consideration by developing attributable gaming content that delivers strong viewership and engagement across owned and earned channels Product seeding: Lead the national product seeding programme across diverse gaming audiences Maintain strong organisation and operational oversight of established product and cooler distribution systems Creativity & Ideation: Contribute regularly to creative thinking and innovation within the UK gaming team Develop unique and disruptive ideas and formats to grow presence within the UK gaming landscape Support the development and presentation of annual project plans to senior stakeholders Experience Needed: Minimum 4 years' experience in marketing roles involving project management, marketing strategy, event production, talent management or community building Experience managing high-profile talent, ideally within gaming Experience delivering product marketing activity that drives brand awareness, preference and consumption Proven track record delivering premium events and/or large-scale projects Skills & Knowledge: Deep and genuine passion for gaming beyond esports Extensive understanding of the UK gaming, content and creator landscape and emerging trends Strong project management capability and ability to remain calm under pressure Strong influencing skills and experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders Good understanding of how brands operate within product marketing Excellent relationship-building skills Strategic and creative mindset Strong affinity with the brand Apply below today if you feel you have the relevant experience. 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.

A leading arts organisation is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join on a maternity cover contract ASAP. Collaborating closely with both the Finance and People teams, you'll take ownership of end-to-end payroll. You'll ensure everything is compliant and accurate whilst acting as a trusted partner and advisor on all things payroll. What you'll be doing: Running weekly and monthly payroll cycles with precision and care Keeping employee and payroll records accurate and up to date Managing HMRC submissions, pensions, and statutory payroll obligations Preparing payroll journals, reconciliations, and supporting management reporting Partnering with internal teams to advise on payroll processes, timelines, and best practice Handling payroll queries with a friendly, solution-focused approach Supporting alignment between rota and scheduling systems and payroll, ensuring staffing data flows seamlessly into pay About you: The ideal candidate will be CIPP qualified and bring strong experience managing end-to-end payroll. You'll be highly organised and detail-focused, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and will be confident managing data and multiple priorities. If you're immediately available to join a creative, collaborative organisation where your expertise will have an instant impact, please apply now! Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.