Senior HR Business Partner - Creative Agency

Handle are currently working with a hugely successful sales business who are looking for an experienced Payroll & Commission 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 employeesAct as the main contact for payroll queriesOwn end-to-end bonus and commission processes (monthly & quarterly)Accurately interpret incentive schemes and ensure timely, accurate and fair paymentsContribute to system enhancements and tech adoption (including AI tools)Candidate requirements -Highly experience running payroll to tight deadlinesSales sector exposure with complex commission/bonus structuresAdvanced 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 production company are looking for an HR Administrator to join their team.This is a true generalist role, with a great brand. No day is the same, with lots of new projects and initiatives to get stuck in on. They've got a great, sociable culture in the office that they are looking to enhance further - and welcome any new ideas on this. Covering the full employee lifecycle, you'll have an instant impact with the perfect building blocks develop your career further! Key Duties:Onboarding to offboarding - R2W checks, creating and issuing contracts, welcoming new startersChampioning their freelancer software 'E-tribez' and welcoming freelancers into the businessER - supporting the Head of HR on cases, leading low-level issues, and helping to create/ update policies and handbooks.DEI - big focus on bringing in more DEI policies and initiatives alongside the Head of HR.Support admin across benefits, payroll, L&D etc. A general support across the business where needed!The ideal candidate will have solid foundation in HR - ideally in a creative, fast paced environment with a freelance population . You will be comfortable working at volume and pace and be confident in building relationships across the business. Attention to detail is key!Working Model: Hybrid - 4 days in the office with 1 day WFH (the production teams are in 5 days). There will be days where you are the first point of contact for anything that crops up, so you will have a lot of autonomy. 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.

Junior Editor We're working with a creative agency seeking a Junior Editor to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who lives and breathes social media, has a sharp eye for editing, and wants to work across fast-paced, social-first campaigns.If you're passionate about social storytelling and thrive in a dynamic agency environment, this could be the role for you.Key Responsibilities:Editing high-quality social content for a variety of clients and agency channelsCreating engaging edits for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube teasers, webinars, and broader social campaignsAdapting long-form content into platform-specific short-form assetsEditing green screen footage, motion graphics, and sound-led contentManaging projects from concept through to final deliveryCollaborating closely with creatives, editors, and account managersSupporting wider agency projects when neededContributing ideas to improve content performance and creative outputWorking quickly and accurately to tight deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detailKey Requirements:Strong editing skills with an impressive portfolio / showreelExperience using Adobe Premiere ProWorking knowledge of After Effects and motion graphicsUnderstanding of social-first editing and platform trendsExperience with TikTok/Reels native editing toolsPhotoshop skills and understanding of HD workflows / codecsAgency, post-production, or editorial experience preferred 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.

Fantastic new opportunity for a creative and detail-focused Marketing Assistant to support the Artist Services team in campaign delivery and audience development. This is a fast-paced and varied role where your excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills will be key to providing seamless support to both internal teams and external stakeholders, including artists and artist management. Support campaigns from planning to delivery, attending meetings and ensuring actions are completed. Manage campaign assets, guestlists, bookings, content uploads, and promo delivery. Maintain release schedules, gig calendars, and track pre-saves and pre-orders. Schedule meetings, take notes, and share clear action points. Assist with digital marketing, including mailers, links, ad plans, and social updates. Help deliver events, activations, and promo days, including travel bookings and logistics. Liaise with Finance to set up suppliers, raise POs, and process payments. Monitor industry trends and share insights with the team. Skills/Experience Required Organised, detail-focused, and an excellent communicator. Able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with problem-solving skills. Passion for music and an interest in music marketing. Proficient with common office software and industry-standard tools. Editing skills (image, video, audio) desirable. Start date will be June 8th so only candidates with short/no notice periods can be considered for this opportunity. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A global consumer technology and retail organisation is looking for an experienced Cross-Functional Producer & Publisher to join its Retail Engagement, Marketing & Merchandising team. This role sits between merchandising, marketing, creative, and retail operations teams, helping deliver integrated internal campaigns and engagement initiatives across the EMEA region. The position combines content production, programme management, and executional delivery in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. The successful candidate will lead the coordination, production, publishing, and optimisation of internal communications and campaigns ensuring seamless delivery across multiple stakeholders, teams, and markets. Please note, this role requires a specific skillset, proven internal communications experience within a large global organisation is highly preferred. This is office based in London 3 days a week so unfortunately we cant consider remote applicants. Key responsibilities include: Leading end-to-end production and publishing of internal communications, campaigns, and engagement initiatives Managing the full production lifecycle from briefing through localisation, publishing, and post-launch optimisation Coordinating creative assets, operational toolkits, and supporting materials across multiple functions Ensuring content is on-brand, high quality, and appropriately localised for EMEA audiences Managing publishing through CMS platforms; AEM experience preferred Managing multiple integrated campaigns and concurrent workstreams Coordinating timelines, approvals, milestones, and stakeholder alignment across regional and global teams Building scalable workflows and proactively resolving production or localisation challenges Acting as a key connection point between merchandising, marketing, retail operations, creative, and communications teams Partnering with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and agency partners to ensure smooth execution and handoffs Monitoring campaign performance and capturing insights to improve future delivery The ideal candidate will have: 8-10+ years' experience in content production, internal communications, programme management, or cross-functional production roles Experience working in large, fast-paced, matrixed organisations A strong background in internal communications and integrated campaign delivery Experience leading content production rather than creating content directly Hands-on experience coordinating creative assets, toolkits, and multi-channel communications Strong project management, organisational, and stakeholder management skills Experience publishing content via CMS platforms; AEM experience advantageous Understanding of EMEA localisation and content neutralisation Experience working with global brands, technology companies, agencies, or large internal communications teams preferred Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Handle are currently working with global media brand who are seeking an Interim Senior Financial Accountant. This role includes managing the preparation of group consolidated and UK financial statements, coordinating with auditors, ensuring adherence to local accounting standards. My client is looking for a technically strong, audit qualified candidate from a top 10 practice firm. Key responsibilities include: Review monthly balance sheets, cash flows, and bank reconciliation Lead the preparation of Group consolidated and UK statutory financial statements, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and company policies Support the annual audit process by collaborating with external auditors to provide required documentation and explanations Act as a business partner between the Controlling team and other stakeholders, including the business and FP&A teams Prepare tax computations and coordinate with tax advisors Ensure compliance with Finance Policies, including maintaining internal controls over financial reporting Candidate requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or international equivalent with a minimum of 3 years PQE Audit trained through a top 10 practice firm Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations Extensive experience in preparing or auditing financial statements Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Able to work in their London head office 4 days a week   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 currently working with a leading consultancy, seeking an Assistant Producer for a fixed term contract. They're seeking an experienced production professional to support the operational delivery of a corporate podcast series. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong production coordination experience, who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys bringing structure and operational rigour to complex productions. Key Responsibilities: Supporting podcast research and episode planning Producing concise, executive-ready one-pagers and run-of-show documents Managing guest scheduling, communications, and CRM tracking Coordinating edit, review, and approval workflows Liaising with production agencies and external vendors Partnering with IT, Facilities, and A/V teams to ensure seamless delivery Maintaining structured file management and version control processes Key Requirements: 5+ years' experience in production coordination / assistant producer roles across corporate video, podcasts, or live events Experience supporting executive-facing productions and stakeholders Strong workflow, scheduling, and stakeholder management skills Familiarity with post-production and media management processes Experience coordinating live production crews and A/V vendors Working knowledge of Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.