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Personal & Publishing Assistant to an AuthorFull-time | Hastings-based (Hybrid Working) Competitive Salary Start Date: ASAPAn established and successful author is seeking a highly capable Personal & Publishing Assistant to become a key part of a growing creative and publishing business.This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of a writing life and an ambitious independent press. The role combines personal assistance, publishing coordination, project management, and event support, helping to ensure that both the author and the business operate smoothly and effectively.The successful candidate will become a trusted partner, supporting book launches, publishing projects, reader events, and the day-to-day administration that allows a busy creative professional to focus on their work.The RoleThe position spans three core areas:Personal SupportManaging diaries, schedules, and appointmentsProtecting and organising writing and working timeInbox management and correspondenceCoordinating travel arrangements and logisticsHandling general administrative tasks across work and personal commitmentsActing as a trusted gatekeeper and point of organisationPublishing & Project CoordinationSupporting book publication schedules and production timelinesAssisting with Kickstarter campaigns and related administrationCoordinating marketing, publicity, and promotional activityLiaising with freelancers, suppliers, and publishing contactsTracking projects and ensuring deadlines are metMaintaining systems, records, and documentationEvents & CommunitySupporting the planning and delivery of reader and author eventsAssisting with online and in-person eventsCoordinating logistics, communications, and attendee informationHelping build and maintain engagement with readers and the wider communityAbout YouThis role will suit someone who sees personal assistance as a profession and takes genuine satisfaction from helping someone else's work and life run smoothly.You are highly organised by instinct, naturally proactive, and enjoy creating order, anticipating needs, solving problems before they arise, and ensuring that details never fall through the cracks.You may have experience as a PA, Executive Assistant, project coordinator, operations coordinator, office manager, or in another role where organisation, discretion, and managing competing priorities were central to your success.You will be:Exceptionally organised and detail-orientedAn excellent written communicatorDiscreet, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential informationTechnologically confident and quick to learn new systemsCalm under pressure and capable of managing multiple prioritiesEnergetic, positive, and resourcefulNaturally intuitive, with strong judgement and common sensePublishing experience would be welcomed but is not essential.If this role sounds exciting to you and you would like to find out more please send your CV to apply 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.

We're looking for a Finance Assistant to join a fast-paced accounting team for an initial 6 months, supporting high-profile clients within a global entertainment agency. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment. What you'll be doing: Reviewing publishing and translation contracts, schedules, and settlements Preparing invoices and payment journals in line with contract terms Managing cash receipts, allocations, and deposit tracking Producing remitter statements and supporting accounts receivable reporting Supporting process improvements and system enhancements What we're looking for: Previous experience in a finance or accounting role Good understanding of accounting principles and multi-currency transactions Strong Excel and Outlook skills High attention to detail with excellent organisational abilities Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A well-established creative business are looking for an HR Advisor to join their people team based in the Gloucestershire area. This is a broad generalist role that will give you exposure across the full employee lifecycle, partnering with managers and employees on everything from recruitment and employee relations through to payroll, policies, projects and process improvement. You'll be joining a fast-paced environment where no two days are quite the same, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and likes to get stuck in. You'll be collaboratively with the wider HR team, but day to day you will be autonomously supporting the team onsite 5 days a week. You'll provide practical, commercially-minded support across the business, helping to ensure a positive employee experience while keeping people processes running smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a solid generalist foundation, strong UK employment law knowledge and the confidence to build relationships across all levels of a business. This role is multi-site, based in the Gloucester area - 5 days on site. If you are interested, please 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.

Accounting & Business Manager - Music Shape the Financial Success of Leading Music Industry Clients Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for the music industry and a talent for building trusted client relationships? Our client are seeking an Accounting & Business Manager to lead the delivery of specialist business management services to a portfolio of high-profile music clients. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise with strategic advisory work, supporting artists, talent, management teams and music-related businesses through every stage of their financial journey. You'll take ownership of a growing and commercially valuable client portfolio while leading a team of talented accounting professionals. Acting as a trusted adviser, you'll provide financial insight, operational guidance and commercial support in a fast-paced and dynamic sector. The Opportunity: As Accounting & Business Manager, you will oversee the delivery of comprehensive business management services, ensuring the highest standards of technical accuracy, compliance and client service. You'll play a key leadership role, managing client relationships, driving team performance and contributing to the continued growth of the music division. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with high-profile clients on a variety of specialist matters including tour accounting, budgeting, VAT, financial reporting, contracts and wider commercial considerations. Key Responsibilities Client Portfolio Management: Manage a portfolio of music industry clients, acting as their primary point of contact. Build trusted, long-term relationships with artists, talent representatives and music businesses. Provide proactive financial, operational and strategic advice. Lead discussions regarding scope of work, service delivery and fees. Identify opportunities to enhance client service and support business growth. Technical Accounting & Advisory: Review and oversee the preparation of management accounts, year-end files, VAT returns and tour accounts. Ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance across all client deliverables. Provide guidance on complex accounting and compliance matters. Liaise with external specialists, including royalty consultants and international tax advisers where required. Maintain strong technical knowledge and ensure best practice across the team. Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals. Conduct regular one-to-ones, coaching sessions and performance reviews. Support career development and succession planning within the team. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement. Operational Excellence: Oversee workflow management, resource planning and delivery timelines. Drive process improvements and efficiencies through effective use of systems and technology. Monitor key performance metrics and ensure delivery against team objectives. Identify and resolve operational challenges before they impact service delivery. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with colleagues across specialist service areas. Contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives. Build strong internal relationships to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. Represent the business professionally with clients, advisers and industry contacts. About You: We're looking for a commercially minded and client-focused accounting professional who thrives in a relationship-driven environment. Experience: Significant experience within accounting and business services, including several years in a management role. Proven experience managing a client portfolio and delivering high-quality advisory services. Experience working with clients within the music, entertainment, media or creative sectors is highly desirable. Demonstrable experience leading and developing teams. Skills: Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking. Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills. Confident communicator with the ability to influence and advise at senior levels. Strong organisational and project management capabilities. Ability to manage complex and high-profile client engagements. A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent). Significant post-qualification 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.

We're working with a leading fashion group based in Covent Garden who are looking for an experienced Receptionist to provide front-of-house cover for a two-week temp assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, professional and approachable receptionist who enjoys creating a welcoming environment and being the first point of contact for visitors, clients and employees. You'll play a key role in ensuring the reception area runs smoothly while delivering an exceptional front-of-house experience. The role will include a one-day handover next week, followed by full-time cover from Monday 22nd June for two weeks. There is also potential for future temporary opportunities with similar clients and assignments following this placement. Responsibilities: Welcome visitors, clients and guests, ensuring a positive and professional front-of-house experience. Handle all incoming calls, enquiries and transfers efficiently and professionally. Maintain a tidy, organised and presentable reception area at all times. Manage meeting room bookings and coordinated visitor arrivals. Set up meeting rooms and ensure spaces are prepared for meetings. Ensure meeting rooms and communal areas are reset and ready for use throughout the day. Manage incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and courier collections. Coordinate DHL and DPD deliveries. Maintain visitor logs accurately. Assist with admin tasks and provid support to the wider team as required. Handle day-to-day queries with a proactive and solutions-focused approach. Requirements: Previous reception experience is essential and must be clearly demonstrated on your CV. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and approachable manner. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Confident managing a busy front-of-house environment. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Experience working within a fashion, retail, media, creative or entertainment office. Highly desirable: Previous experience with DPD and DHL courier processes. First Aid certification or practical First Aid experience. Fire Marshal certification or experience. This role would suit a reliable, proactive and professional receptionist who enjoys working within a creative and fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering an outstanding front-of-house 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.

We're partnering with a globally recognised technology organisation to find an experienced Digital Production Designer to join a high-performing creative team. This role focuses on the creation, adaptation, and delivery of premium visual assets for customer-facing digital experiences. Working across editorial features, promotional campaigns, and digital storefront content, you'll help bring new products, stories, and experiences to life across multiple platforms and markets. The ideal candidate combines exceptional attention to detail with strong production expertise and enjoys working within established design systems to deliver polished creative at scale. This is a London based role with 3 days based in the office. We cannot consider remote applicants for this role. This position will initially run until the end of the year with scope to extend longer term. Key Responsibilities - Create and adapt visual assets for editorial features, promotional campaigns, and digital storefront experiences. Prepare and optimise creative for multiple devices, screen sizes, formats, and international markets. Maintain consistency across digital experiences by working within established design systems and brand guidelines. Manage multiple asset versions and production workflows while ensuring pixel-perfect execution. Partner with designers, project managers, producers, and business stakeholders to support launches and campaigns. Perform detailed quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy across all deliverable. Experience required - Experience creating and delivering digital assets for app, web, or mobile-first customer experiences. Strong understanding of digital production workflows, localisation, and asset management. Comfortable working on high-profile campaigns with multiple deliverables and tight deadlines. Experience working within large, collaborative creative teams and established design systems.   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.

Are you an immediately available Talent Acquisition Partner ready for your next contract role? We're working with a growing SME in the music industry, who are looking for their first Talent Partner to join the team on a 6m FTC. This is a true build-from-scratch opportunity - if you thrive in scrappy, fast-moving environments, you'll love it here. You'll own the full recruitment function, including volume hiring across multiple roles, direct headhunting and proactive pipeline building and identifying smarter, more effective ways to recruit. You'll also be designing and implementing hiring processes from the ground up and owning all coordination from scheduling interviews to candidate comms. And as the role progresses. You'll be a great fit if you: Have built recruitment functions from scratch before - ideally with experience in an SME or start-up Are comfortable owning the end-to-end process without a big team behind you Balance strategic thinking with a willingness to get stuck into the detail Have a genuine interest in or passion for the music or creative industries (a bonus, not a must) This is a 6-month contract, based in London with 3 days a week in the office. If this sounds like your kind of role, apply now - we're looking to move quickly. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.