Steel City Dance Discs is seeking a creative and digitally driven Marketing Manager to lead campaigns for artist releases across streaming, social, and digital platforms.This role works closely with artists and their management to develop and deliver standout global campaigns with local relevance, prioritising fan growth, cultural impact, and defining moments.Key ResponsibilitiesLead marketing campaigns for singles, EPs, and albumsDevelop release strategies across DSPs and social mediaDrive audience growth, fan engagement, and brand visibilityManage paid media campaigns, budgets, and reportingCoordinate PR, digital agencies, and creative partnersCollaborate with artists, management, A&R, and operations teamsAnalyse campaign performance and optimise strategyAbout YouMultiple years' experience in music marketing, label services, or artist managementStrong understanding of digital marketing and music release strategyDeep knowledge of social platforms, audience trends, and online cultureExperience managing campaigns across TikTok, Meta, YouTube, and DSPsData-driven, organised, and confident managing multiple projectsExcellent communication and creative thinking skillsThis is an exciting opportunity for a passionate marketer looking to help shape impactful artist campaigns in a fast-moving music environment 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 are proud to partner with a global leader in media & entertainment, who wish to appoint a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant. This is a temporary contract for 3 months, with view to transfer to permanent thereafter. Our client is seeking an experienced PA with a minimum of 3 years' experience supporting senior executives and wider teams within a fast-paced environment. Recent experience in media, entertainment, or the creative industries is highly desirable, and candidates must be comfortable working full-time from the office (West London). This is a critical support role, enabling the smooth day-to-day operation of senior leadership. The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative, organisational, and operational support, requiring exceptional discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, self-sufficient, commercially aware, and comfortable working across finance, operations, and creative teams. Key Responsibilities Manage complex diaries, scheduling internal and external meetings across multiple time zones Act as a key point of contact between the SVP and senior stakeholders, both internally and externally Screen calls, emails, and correspondence, responding or escalating as appropriate Assist with the preparation of board papers and prepare presentations Support procurement and contract administration, including proof-reading and arranging signatures Coordinate with suppliers and support related administration as required Track key deadlines, actions, and deliverables to ensure timely follow-up Arrange travel, manage expenses, and support reconciliation in line with company policies Assist with company events, including annual summer and Christmas parties Coordinate cross-functional projects and ensure actions are followed through Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion Skills & Experience Proven experience as a PA or Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership Experience within media, entertainment, or the creative industries Strong organisational and time-management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills High level of discretion and professionalism Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Experience working across AI platforms and confidence adapting to new systems and software Personal Attributes Proactive and solutions-focused Calm and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through Professional, adaptable, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders Strong commercial awareness and genuine interest in the media industry   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 working with a leading independent, brand consultancy is seeking an experienced Strategy Director to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of its strategic offering. This is an opportunity to lead strategy for globally recognised brands and ambitious challengers, influencing not only client outcomes but also the direction of the agency itself. Working at the intersection of business, brand, culture, and creativity, you'll develop strategies that create commercially successful, culturally relevant, and unmistakable brands. You'll lead strategic programmes from insight through to implementation, partnering closely with Design and Client Services teams to ensure strategic thinking is translated into exceptional creative work. You'll also build trusted relationships with senior clients, facilitating strategic conversations at board and C-suite level while helping drive agency growth through new business and thought leadership. Beyond client work, you'll play an important leadership role, mentoring strategists, raising the quality of strategic thinking across the business, and helping shape the agency's strategic capability and reputation. Key Responsibilities Lead brand strategy projects from discovery through to delivery. Develop brand positioning, architecture, portfolio, messaging, and growth strategies. Design and direct research programmes, translating insights into clear strategic recommendations. Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted strategic advisor. Collaborate closely with creative teams to ensure strategy inspires outstanding brand experiences. Support business development through pitches, organic growth, thought leadership, and your professional network. Mentor and develop the strategy team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. About You Significant experience in brand strategy within a branding or creative agency is essential. This role is not suitable for candidates whose experience is solely client-side, within management consultancy, or general marketing. You'll bring: A proven track record of leading complex brand strategy programmes for major clients. Expertise across brand positioning, architecture, messaging, and portfolio strategy. Outstanding storytelling, facilitation, and presentation skills. Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of consumer behaviour and cultural trends. Design literacy and curiosity about the impact of digital innovation, technology, and AI on brands. The confidence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders and C-suite decision-makers. A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring others and elevating strategic thinking. What's on Offer The opportunity to shape strategy for globally recognised brands and ambitious challenger businesses. A senior leadership position with genuine influence over clients, projects, and agency growth. A collaborative, creative, and strategically ambitious studio environment. The chance to help define the future direction of a highly respected independent consultancy. Competitive salary and benefits. London-based, studio-first working. 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 creative and commercially minded Graphic Designer to join an international music production company with a strong focus on digital marketing and brand development. This position would suit someone with a few years of design experience who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and wants the opportunity to have real influence across campaigns, content, and brand direction. You'll work closely with marketing and sales teams across global regions, producing engaging creative assets for digital platforms, presentations, campaigns, and promotional activity. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the central London office and 2 WFH (we cant consider remote applications unfortunately)   The role will involve - Producing eye-catching content for social platforms including static graphics, short-form video, GIFs, and animated assets Designing creative materials for email campaigns and newsletters Supporting wider production and marketing artwork requirements Editing and repurposing video content for digital channels Creating website visuals and online campaign assets Designing polished sales presentations and branded pitch materials Developing creative assets for paid advertising campaigns across multiple formats Producing marketing collateral for events, merchandise, promotions, and brand campaigns Helping maintain a consistent visual identity across all channels and regions Bringing new ideas to campaigns and contributing to ongoing creative development Experience required - Around 2-3 years' experience in a graphic design or in-house creative role Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign A good understanding of typography, layout, and visual storytelling Experience working with Figma Confident creating content specifically for social and digital platforms Strong organisation and time management skills High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Excellent communication and collaboration skills Advanced PowerPoint/presentation design capability Someone adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a changing environment Ability to work with international stakeholders and adapt creative work for different audiences and regions Also great to have - Motion graphics or After Effects experience Video editing capabilities Awareness of social trends and content styles across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube Basic coding knowledge Interest in media, entertainment, or music sectors 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 a qualified accountant looking for an exciting opportunity within the Sports & Media industry? A dynamic and fast-growing Sports & Media agency is seeking a talented Financial Accountant to join its UK & EMEA Controllership Team. This newly created role offers the chance to become a key part of a well-established and high-performing finance function, supporting an international business within one of the most exciting sectors around. Reporting into the finance VP you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting across multiple entities, supporting month-end processes, statutory reporting, and ongoing improvements across the finance function. You will also assist in supervising a Finance Assistant, helping to maintain strong controls and efficient processes. Key Responsibilities: Prepare multicurrency consolidated trial balances for multiple entities under UK GAAP, including eliminations and equity reconciliations for statutory audit purposes. Coordinate financial statement preparation alongside external advisors. Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding items. Review and approve bank postings and journals prepared by the Finance Assistant. Prepare month-end journals, including prepayments, accruals, and other adjustments across UK and EMEA operations. Work closely with the wider finance team to ensure expenses and supplier purchases are supported by appropriate documentation. Help strengthen financial controls and ensure the business remains audit-ready. Support the finance team through the transition between finance systems. About You: You will be a qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge and a proactive, hands-on approach. You will enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and have the confidence to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business. You will ideally have: ACA/ACCA qualification. Strong understanding of double-entry accounting and financial reporting principles. Experience consolidating multiple trial balances and preparing financial information for audit. The ability to understand the wider impact of transactions across the P&L and balance sheet. Previous experience working with accounting systems; exposure to major ERP systems would be advantageous. Excellent attention to detail with a commercial and solutions-focused mindset. Strong communication and business partnering skills. A positive, energetic attitude and the ability to thrive in a growing and changing environment. A genuine passion for Sports and Media would be highly desirable, along with the enthusiasm to be part of an exciting and ambitious organisation. Apply now to take the next step in your finance career within one of the most exciting industries around. 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.

FP&A Manager A dynamic and fast-growing Sports and Media company is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join its UK & European finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and delivering insight across a growing international business. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, the FP&A Manager will act as a key finance partner, providing analysis, forecasting, and strategic support to help shape business performance across multiple entities. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for: Acting as a trusted Finance Business Partner to senior UK & Europe leadership, supporting key commercial and operational decisions. Leading the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across the region. Supporting the UK & Europe Financial Controller with monthly reporting, including analysis of performance against budget and forecast. Producing regular and insightful customer, revenue, and headcount reporting to support business planning. Assisting with the development and implementation of long-term financial forecasts and strategic plans. Taking ownership of investment case modelling, ensuring performance is tracked against original assumptions and key objectives. Supporting cash flow forecasting in partnership with the UK & Europe Financial Controller, ensuring alignment with financial plans. Managing the CapEx forecasting process, monitoring investment requirements and spend. Supporting finance transformation initiatives, including improving reporting processes and increasing automation. Providing ad hoc financial analysis and commercial insight to senior finance stakeholders, including the Global Head of FP&A and Group CFO. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be a commercially minded finance professional with: A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience. Strong experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or a business partnering role. Proven experience managing budgets, forecasts, financial models, and performance reporting. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to turn financial data into meaningful business insights. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with senior leadership. Advanced Excel skills and experience supporting reporting improvements and automation. A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious organisation operating within the exciting Sports and Media sector. You will gain exposure to senior leadership, influence strategic decision-making, and play a key role in enhancing financial performance across a high-growth international business. 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 an experienced Head of Account Management to lead a high-performing client services team within the music merchandise industry. This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering exceptional service to artists, managers, and label partners, while driving operational excellence across touring, e-commerce, design, and production. You'll develop strong client relationships, lead, and coach the Account Management team, and implement scalable processes that support business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and inspire the UK Account Management team Own key client relationships, ensuring exceptional service and communication Implement service standards, SLAs, and consistent account management processes Act as the senior escalation point for client issues Build strong partnerships across Touring, E-Commerce, Design, Production and Finance Use data and reporting to monitor account performance, client satisfaction, and service delivery Identify opportunities to improve processes, client experience, and operational efficiency About You You'll be an experienced Account Management or Client Services leader with: Proven leadership experience within music, entertainment, merchandising or a similar fast-paced industry A strong understanding of touring, merchandise, and e-commerce operations Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset The ability to build structure, improve processes and develop high-performing teams 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.