Editorial Producer / Copyeditor

We are seeking an experienced Head of Marketing to lead the brand and marketing strategy across exciting and culturaly relevant music brands, venues, and live entertainment across London. This role would suit someone from an agency background working on immersive, exciting and memorable events which drive the London nightlife culture!  This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who understands the intersection of culture, brand, audience growth, and live events. The Role: Leading overarching brand and marketing strategy across multiple music, venue and entertainment brands Managing and developing a team of 12 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 Who we are looking for! Strong marketing experience within an agency ideally within the 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 Ticketing experience is highly desired! Confident and passionate about managing, developing, and coaching high-performing individuals within commercially driven environments 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 a Sales Executive with an active interest in the events, healthcare or investment sectors to join a well-established community where you'll be at the centre of shaping high-profile healthcare investment events. You'll take ownership of developing and securing key partnerships, ensuring the delivery of engaging summits that bring together healthcare CEOs, investors, and industry experts.*This is a temporary role to begin ASAP until August initially, the office is based is Finsbury Park with 4 days a week in office*In this role you will:Identify and build relationships with potential sponsors, partners, and speakers in the healthcare sectorDevelop compelling proposals and presentations to secure event funding and collaborationsWork closely with the editorial and marketing teams to craft engaging event content and outreach strategiesManage the sales pipeline from lead generation through to closing, ensuring targets are metSupport the delivery of the events, ensuring sponsor and partner satisfactionTo be successful, you will need:Proven experience in B2B event sales, ideally within healthcare, finance, or corporate sectorsStrong relationship-building skills with a track record of securing partnershipsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalThe ability to manage multiple campaigns and prospects simultaneouslyA proactive approach with a good understanding of the healthcare or investment industriesPlease apply now for a further conversation! 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 growing creative business is looking for a Senior People Partner to join their team supporting a broad and dynamic client group. This is a true partnering role where you'll work closely with senior leaders across a fast-paced environment, supporting organisational design, performance, talent planning, engagement, and culture initiatives. Alongside the strategic elements, you'll also lead on complex ER matters and coach managers through people challenges with a commercial approach. The business is evolving quickly, so they're looking for someone who is comfortable navigating change influencing stakeholders at all levels. You'll enjoy balancing strategy with delivery and being close to the day-to-day of the business. They are 3 days in their Central London office. A brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative and people-focused business where you can genuinely make an impact. 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 are looking for a Senior Sales Partner to join our client's global entertainment company as they expand within live sports events. 6 Month Contract Hybrid - 3 days in office ASAP Start£673.08 to £961.54 per day dependant on experience + holiday pay (FTE £175K - £250K) About the Role: Our client is expanding its live event programming in the UK to create real-time, cultural "watercooler" moments that bring audiences together. To support ambitious UK Live revenue goals for 2026, our client is seeking a Senior Sales Partner Contractor to act as the key point of coordination between UK Sales, Brand Partnerships, Market Activation teams and advertising partners. In this role, the individual will lead the go-to-market (GTM) strategy for upcoming live events, including premium live sports programming in the UK, while also building new direct client relationships with leading brands already aligned to premium sports partnerships. Following the success of our client's first live broadcast, this person will help elevate both the GTM strategy and revenue performance for future live events. They will be expected to execute at pace, manage tight timelines, exceed partner expectations and work cross-functionally to ensure commercial success. This role suits someone who thrives in high-ownership, low-bureaucracy environments and is comfortable making decisions with incomplete but directionally accurate information.What You Will Do Build new direct relationships with brands and advertisers aligned to premium sports Drive the UK Live sales process, creating and delivering a streamlined end-to-end workflow for upcoming live events Establish clear sales timelines, manage cross-functional stakeholders and ensure simultaneous go-to-market activity to maximise revenue opportunities within fast-moving sales windows Act as the key connector between Sales and Market Activation teams to ensure alignment and accountability across UK Live events Share market and industry expertise from clients and media agencies to help shape "The Netflix Way of Selling" for live Partner with Sales teams to educate clients on traditional sponsorship opportunities as well as more sophisticated integrated partnerships Work closely with Market Activation teams to refine GTM materials, ensuring clear commercial guidelines, pricing transparency and strategic media alignment Contribute to team culture by openly sharing feedback, learnings and post-campaign insights What Our Client Is Looking For 10+ years' experience within live sports commercialisation, ad sales strategy or monetisation Proven experience leading and executing complex GTM launches from concept through to delivery, including optimisation based on performance Strong understanding of the UK TV/CTV landscape, including how major HoldCos and top advertisers invest in premium live sports inventory Strong commercial judgement with the ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex challenges pragmatically Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across commercial, operational and technical teams Established senior-level relationships across major UK HoldCos and leading advertisers Experience working in high-autonomy, high-accountability environments How Our Client Works Our client values freedom and responsibility, empowering teams to make informed decisions and operate with autonomy. They foster a high-performance, collaborative culture built on trust, accountability and mutual respect, encouraging individuals to raise the bar and contribute openly across the business. 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.

Financial Controller - Theatre UK-based theatrical production company managing multiple concurrent West End, touring, and international productions are looking for a Qualified ACA, ACCa, CIMA Financial Controller, accountable for the smooth financial management across the group. You will own the month-end close, bank reconciliation discipline, accrual policy enforcement, cash oversight, and management accounts across all entities. This is a hands-on role. You will lead a small finance team and report directly to the Managing Director. You will be the primary point of accountability for finance being in control - always reconcilable, always current, always explainable. Key Responsibilities Month-End Close & Multi-Entity Financial Control: Own and deliver the month-end close across all entities: bank reconciliations complete, accruals posted, intercompany confirmed, production accounts drafted. Enforce entity separation rules rigorously - every cost sits in the correct entity, intercompany loan accounts are used immediately, no blurred coding. Maintain and enforce the group's accrual policy: accrue anything above £1,000 or clearly recurring; weekly production accruals posted by performance week. Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts and board-level reporting for all productions and SPVs. Own the bank reconciliation standard: every entity reconciled weekly, bank balance matching statement, oldest unreconciled item under 30 days. Production Finance: Deliver weekly production accounts for all running productions, distinguishing clearly between pre-production and running costs. Monitor budgets and cost reporting across multiple concurrent theatrical productions. Deliver accurate and timely royalty statements, including self-billing, minimum guarantees, and pool calculations. Oversee and assist with weekly and monthly payroll processes across shows as required, including running payrolls when needed for cover. Ensure weekly tour trading accruals (settlements, cast payroll, travel, theatre contra, royalties) are posted with the correct weekly class. Statutory & Compliance: Ensure compliance with VAT returns (per SPV), PAYE, and Corporation Tax, working closely with the Managing Director and external advisors. Support Theatre Tax Relief (TTR) claims across production SPVs, maintaining clean cost categorisation to support claims. Act as primary financial point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel. Cash & Creditor Management: Own weekly cash oversight across all entities, maintaining an accurate group cash position. Actively manage creditors: weekly review of top creditors, due/overdue amounts, payment plans for the next 7-14 days, and supplier risk flags. Systems & Processes: Maintain and develop QuickBooks (per entity), payroll systems (QuickBooks Advanced), and Dext invoice processing workflows. Strengthen financial controls, authorisation procedures, and coding standards - every transaction correctly categorised, production-coded, and week-class tagged. Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across the finance function. Leadership & Team Management: Line manage the Production Finance Manager and Accounts Assistant(s), ensuring strong delivery, development, and clear ownership of responsibilities. Collaborate with Producers, General Managers, and external stakeholders. Maintain the weekly finance operating cadence: Monday finance control meeting, midweek production finance ops, Thursday cash and creditors review. Strategic Support: Advise the Managing Director and Producers on financial risk, opportunity, and sustainability. Support business planning, scenario modelling, and investor relations (including monthly investor reporting). Contribute to the company's long-term growth strategies. Person Specification: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) - this is a non-negotiable requirement. Demonstrable experience owning month-end close across multiple entities or subsidiaries, ideally in a group structure. Strong technical accounting skills: accruals, prepayments, intercompany, bank reconciliations, management accounts. Hands-on operator comfortable in a small team - this is not a role where you delegate everything downward. Experience with QuickBooks (or comparable cloud accounting software) and confident with Excel/Google Sheets for modelling and reconciliation. Commercial awareness and ability to communicate financial position clearly to nonfinance stakeholders. Experience in theatre, live entertainment, film, or media production finance. Familiarity with Theatre Tax Relief, SPV structures, or investor reporting. Interest in process improvement, automation, and building scalable finance operations. Strong line/people management 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.

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 | HybridUp to £50,000 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.  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 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% Bonus Lots 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.