People Partner - Media

Are you an immediately available People Director open to an interim role? We are working with a small, mission driven digital business, who need interim support at HR Director level for 6 months. This business is around 60 headcount, globally dispersed employees with a London hub where this role will be based. They are remote first as a culture, but ideally looking for this role to come to the office at least once or twice a week The Interim People Director will cover a period of change in the team, which leaves a gap both in day-to-day people operations as well as the strategic support provided to business leadership. This role will need to span both aspects, partnership with the CEO, being that figurehead across the business, and keeping people operations running smoothly and overseeing payroll whilst rebuilding the small team. This is a business that genuinely cares about employee experience and doing right by its people, so someone who is progressive thinking and a real people person is key. The business has a great set up when it comes to people operations, great processes and HRIS hopefully making the more operational side of things easy to manageIdeal candidates will be operating at HRD level and have experience in small creative, digital or tech business. This role requires an asap start ideally early Aug at latest. 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 Marketing Manager experienced in the retail and/or entertainment space in the Spanish market to join a global entertainment brand!This is a great opportunity to lead retail marketing initiatives, working closely with major Spanish retailers to develop campaigns that help titles stand out both in-store and online.*Working experience in Spain and fluency in Spanish is a must, this is a London based role which will require frequent travel to Spain. 12 month contract, day rate equivalent of £80k-£100k based on experience.*In this role you will:Design and deliver 360° retail campaigns across channels like in-store, e-commerce, social commerce, and launch events.Manage retail marketing budgets, ensuring spend is optimised for maximum impact.Collaborate with licencees and retailers to create cohesive, innovative campaigns aligned with the broader brand strategy.Increase engagement through digital content, influencer partnerships, SEO, and social media efforts that drive sales.Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies to develop ideas and oversee project delivery from start to finish.To be successful you will have:Excellent experience working in consumer products, retail, or entertainment marketing in Spain.A comprehensive understanding of retail account strategies across mass, speciality, and e-commerce sectors.Strong knowledge of licensing processes and retail industry trends.Excellent digital and social media skills, paired with creative judgement and organisational ability.Fluency in both English and Spanish, plus the flexibility to travel within Spain and occasionally across EMEA.Please apply now for a further conversation!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 role 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.

About the role Our client, an international Film and Production company require a junior EA to join their team. This is a varied and fast-paced position where no two days are the same. You'll be supporting across a mix of administrative, personal, and operational tasks - not just diary management. Responsibilities may include: Diary and schedule coordination Managing invoices and basic admin tasks Assisting with both personal and business arrangements Supporting ad hoc projects and day-to-day needs Being a reliable, organised point of support May require some travel abroad About you The ideal candidate will be: Highly organised with strong attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication Naturally nurturing, thoughtful, and discreet Happy to get involved in a wide range of tasks Background Someone with transferable skills who is looking to build a long-term career as an EA Backgrounds such as PA to talent, agent assistant, or production is highly valued An interest in film and TV is a strong plus Additional details Fully on-site in Kensington (no remote working) You will need your own laptop This role offers long-term stability and the chance to develop into a more senior support position over time If you are available immediately and keen to start a career as an EA - please 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.

We're exclusively partnering with an award-winning global manufacturer, specialising in luxury packaging and gifting solutions for clients across the sports, entertainment, luxury brand, & retail sectors. We are seeking a talented Packaging Graphic Designer / Artworker to join their creative team. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-driven creative, with strong packaging design and artwork experience to work on premium projects for globally recognised brands. You will be responsible for producing engaging packaging concepts, high-quality visuals, and production-ready artwork, ensuring all deliverables meet client brand standards and manufacturing specifications. Please note - This role is predominantly office based so candidates must be able to commute to Romsey. We cant consider remote applicants for this role. Key Responsibilities: Developing innovative packaging concepts and visual mock-ups Creating production-ready artwork aligned to manufacturing specifications Producing product visuals using tools such as Adobe Stager and Blender Collaborating with internal teams to interpret briefs and deliver effective creative solutions Maintaining consistency with established client brand guidelines and assets Staying up to date with design trends, artwork techniques, and production technologies Key Requirements: Degree educated in Graphic Design or a related discipline Proven experience within packaging design and artwork Strong portfolio showcasing design concepts, visualisation, and finished artwork Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Stager, and Blender Understanding of print and production processes 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 Paid Media Manager to join a growing team within digital advertising. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for music, a strong understanding of paid media, and a creative, data-driven approach to digital marketing. You'll manage campaigns for artists, labels, management companies and festivals, helping them connect with audiences and achieve meaningful results. What You'll Be Doing Plan, launch and optimise paid campaigns across Meta, TikTok and Google Ads Manage multiple client accounts and deliver against campaign objectives Develop audience targeting, budgets and campaign strategy Analyse performance and provide reporting and recommendations Collaborate on creative, copywriting and campaign planning Use data to continuously test, learn and improve results About You paid media experience within the music industry Strong experience with Meta Ads Manager (TikTok and Google Ads experience is a plus) Proven experience managing multiple client accounts Excellent communication and organisational skills Detail-oriented, proactive and creative Passionate about music and digital culture   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 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 performance Deliver detailed analysis on performance, F&B profitability, operational efficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities Translate financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders Assess the commercial impact of new initiatives and support the business in making informed decisions at pace Drive best practice in commercial finance and business partnering across the hospitality function Support strategic projects, transformation initiatives, and wider commercial finance activities Requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong post-qualified commercial finance experience Previous experience within retail, hospitality, leisure, or other consumer-facing businesses Proven Finance Business Partnering experience supporting senior commercial stakeholders Experience operating within a PE-backed, high-growth, or fast-paced environment Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence decision-making through insight and analysis Comfortable leveraging AI or Modelling tools (e.g. Claude or TM1) to enhance analysis and reporting Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; strong PowerPoint and data analysis capabilities Experience of driving change, process improvements, and transformation initiatives