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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 channelsWe 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.

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 RoleKey responsibilities include:Leading overarching brand and marketing strategy across multiple music and entertainment brandsManaging and developing a team of Marketing Managers across various venues and projectsOverseeing content, creative, and design functions to deliver standout campaigns and content strategiesDriving audience growth, ticket sales, and long-term customer engagementLeading paid media strategy, audience development, and CRM directionEnsuring each brand maintains a clear and distinct voice, identity, and positioningBuilding marketing systems, processes, and reporting structures to improve performancePartnering with senior leadership on long-term growth strategy and new business opportunitiesThe ideal candidate will:Have significant senior-level marketing experience within music, culture, entertainment, nightlife, or live eventsUnderstand how to build culturally relevant brands that deliver commercial successHave experience managing creative, content, and marketing teamsThink strategically while remaining highly execution-focused and detail-orientedPossess a strong understanding of audience psychology, digital marketing, and modern discovery behaviourDemonstrate excellent creative judgement and high standards across brand and designBe able to balance short-term commercial objectives with long-term brand buildingBe highly collaborative and confident leading cross-functional teamsHave a strong track record of managing, developing, and coaching high-performing individuals within commercially driven environmentsDesirable ExperienceExperience marketing clubs, festivals, live music venues, or ticketed eventsStrong understanding of nightlife and music cultureExperience launching new venues, concepts, or entertainment projectsThe OpportunityThis 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.

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 Responsibilities Content Operations & Calendar Management: Own and manage the master content calendar across all social platforms including Instagram, Threads, YouTube, and X Ensure all content moves efficiently through planning, scripting, approval, editing, scheduling, and publishing stages Build and maintain scalable workflows that improve efficiency and accountability across the content function Research and identify strategic engagement opportunities to support audience growth and strengthen brand positioning Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, delays, or operational risks before they impact delivery Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the key liaison between stakeholders and the wider content team including editors, scriptwriters, designers, and videographers Lead weekly planning and production check-ins to monitor progress and ensure deadlines are met Brief team members on upcoming deliverables, timelines, and platform-specific requirements Manage approvals and sign-off processes to maintain publishing schedules Scheduling & Publishing: Schedule and publish content across Instagram, Threads, and X, ensuring all posts are optimised for format, timing, copy, tagging, and platform performance Repurpose long-form content including podcasts, interviews, and YouTube videos into engaging short-form assets such as Reels, clips, Stories, and carousel content Maintain a consistent pipeline of evergreen and repurposed content to support posting frequency during quieter production periods Edit and create social-first content using existing assets and native platform tools where required Strategy Execution: Ensure all published content aligns with the wider content and brand strategy Maintain consistency in messaging, tone of voice, and positioning across all channels Identify opportunities to maximise engagement and reach by adapting content for platform-specific audiences and algorithms About You: Experience & Skills: Strong expertise across Instagram and Threads, with a clear understanding of platform trends, formats, and algorithm best practices Proven experience managing high-volume social content across multiple platforms simultaneously Operationally focused, with the ability to build systems, manage workflows, and hold teams accountable to deadlines Hands-on experience scheduling and publishing content across social platforms Experience working closely with content production teams including editors, videographers, and designers Strong understanding of social analytics and the ability to produce clear, insight-led reporting Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality content execution Experience repurposing long-form video and audio content into short-form, platform-native assets Good understanding of audience growth strategies, content optimisation, and engagement tactics Strong awareness of current social trends, hooks, pacing, and high-performing content styles Highly proficient with native platform tools and social content workflows A 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.

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.

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.

A leading publishing company are looking for a HR Business Partner to join their team. This is a broad generalist role where you'll partner with leaders across the organisation, supporting areas such as employee relations, performance, development, and learning & development. You'll also play a key role in contributing to wider people initiatives and using insight to support better decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring solid HRBP experience, ideally within a creative environment with a passion or interest in L&D. You'll be confident influencing and coaching stakeholders and able to combine commercial awareness with strong emotional intelligence. They operate a hybrid policy, with 3 days in their London office. This is an opportunity to join an organisation where HR has a seat at the table, and gives you the space to make a meaningful impact. If you'd like to hear more, please 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.

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.