Global Benefits Manager - Media

We're working on an excellent opportunity for a qualified Finance Business Partner to join a growing hospitality and entertainment group on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Partnering closely with senior team, you'll provide commercial insight and analysis to support decision-making, improve profitability, and evaluate new growth initiatives across the hospitality division. Responsibilities:Partner with senior hospitality leadership to support commercial decision-making and financial performanceDeliver detailed analysis on performance, F&B profitability, operational efficiencies, and cost-saving opportunitiesTranslate financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholdersAssess the commercial impact of new initiatives and support the business in making informed decisions at paceDrive best practice in commercial finance and business partnering across the hospitality functionSupport strategic projects, transformation initiatives, and wider commercial finance activities Requirements:Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong post-qualified commercial finance experiencePrevious experience within retail, hospitality, leisure, or other consumer-facing businessesProven Finance Business Partnering experience supporting senior commercial stakeholdersExperience operating within a PE-backed, high-growth, or fast-paced environmentStrong commercial acumen with the ability to influence decision-making through insight and analysisComfortable leveraging AI or Modelling tools (e.g. Claude or TM1) to enhance analysis and reportingExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsAdvanced Excel and financial modelling skills; strong PowerPoint and data analysis capabilitiesExperience of driving change, process improvements, and transformation initiatives Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Creative & Strategy to join an established content and creative agency at an exciting stage of its growth. This is a senior leadership position for an agency professional who combines strong strategic thinking with creative leadership. The role will be responsible for developing effective content and campaign strategies, leading creative ideation, supporting new business activity, and managing a small team of creatives and strategists. The agency delivers content, creative campaigns, film, photography, social media, and digital communications work for a diverse range of clients across both B2B and B2C sectors. Working closely with the leadership team, you will help shape strategic direction across client projects and new business opportunities, ensuring insight-led thinking informs creative development from brief through to execution. You will lead the development of audience, channel, campaign, and content strategies while supporting the creation of compelling creative concepts that drive engagement and deliver measurable outcomes. The successful candidate will be a confident presenter, experienced in leading client discussions, facilitating workshops, and delivering persuasive pitch presentations. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic development across new business pitches and client projects. Develop audience, content, channel, and campaign strategies. Conduct discovery sessions, workshops, and research activities to inform strategic recommendations. Translate client objectives into clear strategic frameworks and creative briefs. Utilise AI-enabled research and planning tools to support insight generation and strategic development. Work closely with creative and production teams to ensure strategic objectives are reflected throughout project delivery. Lead creative ideation across pitches and client work. Support the development of integrated content and campaign concepts. Create and present high-quality proposals and presentations. Provide creative direction throughout project delivery. Facilitate internal creative workshops and idea-generation sessions. Stay informed on industry developments, audience behaviours, platforms, and content trends. Collaborate with producers, designers, filmmakers, editors, animators, and content specialists to deliver high-quality work. Review creative outputs to ensure consistency and quality. Manage and develop a small team of creatives and strategists. Contribute to wider business planning and growth initiatives. Identify opportunities to develop and expand client relationships. Support new business activity through strategic and creative leadership. Maintain awareness of project scope, delivery requirements, and commercial considerations. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment. About You 8-10+ years' experience within a creative, content, marketing, communications, or integrated agency environment. Strong experience developing creative campaigns and content strategies. Proven ability to develop audience, channel, content, or communications strategies. Experience working across digital, social, video, photography, and content-led campaigns. Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience leading and developing creative teams. Sound understanding of production and post-production processes. Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment. Commercially aware, collaborative, and solutions-focused. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior creative and strategic leader seeking a role with significant influence, autonomy, and scope to contribute to the continued growth of an established content and creative agency. This is a hybrid role and will be based in the central London office 3-4 days a week. We cannot consider remote applications for this orle unfortunately. 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.

Publicity Assistant - Podcasts ASAP Start London - Office based Handle are thrilled to be working exclusively with a leading PR agency to source a Publicity Assistant to join their podcasts team. This is real chance to support a dynamic team, working across a variety of exciting client campaigns within a collaborative environment. It's perfect for someone organised, proactive, and eager to develop their knowledge of media and PR. In this role you will: Monitor media coverage daily for your team's clients, flagging notable pieces and potential issues Assist with media list updates, compiling bespoke lists for specific campaigns and maintaining existing contacts Handle logistical tasks such as booking travel, organising meetings, and managing office communication and supplies Support the team with coverage reports, compiling and sending to clients on a regular basis Collaborate on social media activity, helping to coordinate posts on key client moments and coverage highlights To be successful, you will need: Excellent written communication and attention to detail Confident, proactive approach with a can-do attitude Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a busy environment Friendly and approachable manner, with good organisational skills Basic understanding of media and social media platforms (desirable but not essential) If this sounds like your next role then get in touch now! Send your CV across 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.

Royalty Analyst - Licensing An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Royalty Analyst to join a dynamic finance team within a leading global licensing business. This role plays a key part in supporting the end-to-end royalty accounting and reporting cycle across international brand licensing programmes. Combining financial accuracy, analytical insight, and stakeholder management, the successful candidate will ensure timely, accurate, and compliant royalty reporting across multiple clients and regions. Offering excellent exposure to both commercial and operational finance, this position is ideal for someone looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, international environment with opportunities for progression and professional growth. The Role Working as part of the finance team, you will be responsible for: Coordinating the collection and processing of royalty statements and sales projections from licensees, ensuring accurate royalty calculations and invoices are raised and issued on time. Ensuring client payments are accurate, complete, and delivered within agreed deadlines while meeting contractual reporting requirements. Monitoring royalty receivables and working closely with credit control and commercial teams to support timely collections. Supporting finance queries from internal stakeholders, clients, licensees, and auditors, including providing documentation, process explanations, and calculation analysis. Preparing month-end journals, including revenue and cost accruals, bad debt provisions, and write-offs. Performing account reconciliations and supporting monthly management reporting, including cost analysis, revenue reviews, reserve analysis, and variance reporting. Assisting with quarterly royalty forecasting, projections, and financial analysis. Identifying opportunities for process improvements and supporting enhancements to reporting efficiency. Providing support across the wider finance team, including absence cover and ad-hoc reporting requirements. About You The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders. You will ideally have: Experience within royalty accounting, licensing, or a similar commercial finance environment. Experience interpreting contractual terms and applying them to financial reporting. Background across accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, or finance business partnering. Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure. Excellent interpersonal skills, with confidence communicating with both domestic and international stakeholders. Degree-level education or equivalent experience. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including functions such as VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, and data analysis. Additional language skills, would be highly advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking to build specialist experience within a global licensing environment and become part of a growing, commercially focused finance team. We know that applying for a new role takes time and effort, and we genuinely appreciate every application we receive. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact candidates who have been shortlisted for the next stage of the process. If you do not hear from us, please do not be discouraged, and we wish you the very best with your search for your next opportunity.     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 an experienced Editorial Content Writer to join our client on a three-month contract, producing engaging, high-quality content for a passionate and highly engaged readership. The successful candidate will be confident working at pace across a range of editorial formats, including news articles, feature writing, listings-led content, and social media copy. They will bring a strong and distinctive editorial voice, alongside a genuine enthusiasm for London's theatre and wider cultural scene. This is a fast-moving role, and the ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running with minimal onboarding. You will work closely with the editorial team to maintain tone of voice, editorial standards, and a consistent publishing schedule. Key Responsibilities Writing and producing engaging news content Developing longer-form feature articles Creating listings-led editorial content Writing social media copy aligned with editorial tone Working collaboratively with editors to meet deadlines and content goals Maintaining consistent voice and quality across all outputs Key Requirements Proven experience as an editorial content writer in fast-paced environments Strong portfolio across news, features, and digital content Comfortable working across multiple content formats simultaneously Confident editorial judgement and strong writing voice Ability to work independently with minimal onboarding Genuine interest in London's theatre and cultural landscape Experience working in theatre, arts, culture, or entertainment-focused editorial environments, including specialist publications, national media cultural desks, broadcast/digital arts teams, theatre or cultural institutions, or content agencies with relevant clients Strong background producing content within fast-paced media or editorial settings covering live events, performing arts, or cultural programming. Additional Details Duration: 3 months Salary: £30,000 pro rata (based on a 4-day working week) Start date: ASAP If you are available immediately with no notice period - apply today   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 Ecommerce Manager to join our client's luxury leading home brand. Up to £65K based on experienceWest London | Hybrid - 4 Days in OfficePurpose of the Role Our client's UK e-commerce business has grown steadily over 10 years and now requires an E-Commerce Manager to help double sales over the next 5 years. A member of the UK E-Commerce leadership team, with specific responsibility for a new product launch and channel in 2025. Create and drive strategies to deliver profitable e-commerce sales, while maintaining the brand's premium qualities in the digital marketplace and increasing consumer engagement. Key Responsibilities Develop, plan and execute a full-year promotional calendar and sales strategy, including test-and-learn opportunities for the new product and channel in 2025. Recruit and manage team members as the project develops, to support sales growth. Work with the UK commercial leadership team to identify and execute new market opportunities. Work with the UK marketing team and agencies to maximise ROAS, awareness and consideration, with a focus on performance marketing. Support day-to-day e-commerce operations and identify performance improvement opportunities. Develop strategies and concepts to increase conversion rates and AOV, with strong budget and cost management. Manage digital integration, product feeds, content and sales strategy across third-party sites (Google Shopping, affiliate networks, review sites). Use Google Analytics and other reporting systems to analyse performance, and create a performance reporting system, ensuring promotions are communicated to stakeholders prior to launch. Contribute to email advocacy and social media programmes. Review customer touch points and processes across departments (e.g. operations, customer services) to ensure the best customer experience. Build strong relationships across departments, locally and internationally, plus with e-commerce agencies and suppliers. Keep up to date with digital trends and competitor activity, embracing new concepts and ad hoc tasks as needed. Act as a senior manager and member of the leadership team, leading by example. Dimensions Our client operates a small, practical, multi-channel E-Commerce and Marketing team. The role involves working closely with the Managing Director, Marketing Director and International E-Commerce department. Responsible for directing and motivating external agencies and suppliers to ensure deadlines are met, and for achieving the company's e-commerce KPIs and targets. Knowledge, Skills & Experience An experienced, confident, commercially minded and customer-focused e-commerce professional, with the ambition to manage and grow this division. Essential: previous website management experience, strong attention to detail, and a track record of developing and achieving e-commerce strategy. Experience managing performance marketing programmes that deliver strong ROAS and sales results. An articulate, clear communicator who is flexible, self-sufficient and able to bring new ideas to the team. Reporting Structure Reports to the UK Marketing Director. Based at our client's Head Office in West London. 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm), with flexibility required at times, including occasional evenings and overnight stays. Why This Is a Great Place to Work Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus. 25 days holiday, life insurance and private medical insurance. Team initiatives and events, plus training and career development as part of a leading international group in the bedding industry. 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 are currently seeking a Bookkeeper to join an established Live Music and Music Management company! Working for one of the most successful companies within the Industry, this role provides a fantastic and very hands on accounting opportunity and will play a key role in assisting in the companies drive forward into the festival season in 2026. Working within a brilliant team environment and working closely with the Head of Finance, the duties will involve but not be limited to the below tasks: Prepare VAT returns and understanding of VAT on expense claims Analysis of ticket income remittance statements Liaise directly with suppliers, ticket agencies, venues and show reps General Cash book and bank reconciliation Sales daybook, sales ledger and debtors ledger Tour/Festival and Event Accounting Analysis of company credit card statements Writing cheques for artists/bands and management Preparing transfer documents Setting up internet payments Liaising with the external accountants Along with strong numerical skills, communication skills and a strong passion for the Entertainment Industry and the Live Music sector, applicants must have had exposure to Xero and be experienced in using Excel. Music, Live Events and Media Industry experience is desirable. 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.