Senior Event Operations Manager

PA Creative Industries/Private and Business support£40k - Greater London We are working on several fantastic Personal Assistant opportunities across some incredibly exciting creative businesses spanning TV, Entertainment, and the wider creative sector.These roles offer the chance to support busy individuals in fast-paced, varied environments. Responsibilities are a mix of private and business PA duties, including:Diary and inbox managementUK and international travel coordinationBooking restaurants, appointments, and eventsManaging household administration, including paying bills and overseeing day-to-day logisticsLiaising with schools, arranging family schedules, and coordinating appointmentsOffice administration and project coordination We are looking to connect with candidates who have already built a solid foundation in an administrative role within a creative environment and have gained some exposure to PA responsibilities. This could be through a Team Assistant, Administrator or Production Assistant position where you've supported busy teams or individuals.The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, adaptable, and discreet, with a genuine interest in the creative industries and the confidence to manage a varied workload. Experience supporting private household matters would be a real advantage.If you're looking for your next opportunity and this sounds like you or someone you know, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch or send your CV. 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 global consumer technology and retail organisation is looking for an experienced Cross-Functional Producer & Publisher to join its Retail Engagement, Marketing & Merchandising team.This role sits between merchandising, marketing, creative, and retail operations teams, helping deliver integrated internal campaigns and engagement initiatives across the EMEA region. The position combines content production, programme management, and executional delivery in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.The successful candidate will lead the coordination, production, publishing, and optimisation of internal communications and campaigns ensuring seamless delivery across multiple stakeholders, teams, and markets.Please note, this role requires a specific skillset, proven internal communications experience within a large global organisation is highly preferred.This is office based in London 3 days a week so unfortunately we cant consider remote applicants.Key responsibilities include:Leading end-to-end production and publishing of internal communications, campaigns, and engagement initiativesManaging the full production lifecycle from briefing through localisation, publishing, and post-launch optimisationCoordinating creative assets, operational toolkits, and supporting materials across multiple functionsEnsuring content is on-brand, high quality, and appropriately localised for EMEA audiencesManaging publishing through CMS platforms; AEM experience preferredManaging multiple integrated campaigns and concurrent workstreamsCoordinating timelines, approvals, milestones, and stakeholder alignment across regional and global teamsBuilding scalable workflows and proactively resolving production or localisation challengesActing as a key connection point between merchandising, marketing, retail operations, creative, and communications teamsPartnering with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and agency partners to ensure smooth execution and handoffsMonitoring campaign performance and capturing insights to improve future deliveryThe ideal candidate will have:8-10+ years' experience in content production, internal communications, programme management, or cross-functional production rolesExperience working in large, fast-paced, matrixed organisationsA strong background in internal communications and integrated campaign deliveryExperience leading content production rather than creating content directlyHands-on experience coordinating creative assets, toolkits, and multi-channel communicationsStrong project management, organisational, and stakeholder management skillsExperience publishing content via CMS platforms; AEM experience advantageousUnderstanding of EMEA localisation and content neutralisationExperience working with global brands, technology companies, agencies, or large internal communications teams preferredHandle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid | LondonAre you a commercially driven marketing leader with a passion for growth, customer acquisition and digital performance?We're looking for an experienced Interim Growth & Marketing Lead to join a forward-thinking organisation during an exciting period of transformation. This is an opportunity to lead demand generation, optimise digital customer journeys and deliver marketing activity that drives measurable commercial results.Working closely with Sales, Product and Digital teams, you'll play a key role in increasing pipeline, improving conversion and supporting the launch of new digital propositions.The RoleYou'll lead the delivery of growth marketing initiatives designed to increase qualified leads, improve customer acquisition and maximise marketing performance.Key responsibilities include:Developing integrated demand generation campaigns across paid, organic, content, email and partner channels.Driving customer acquisition and marketing-generated pipeline.Supporting and optimising ecommerce and digital customer journeys.Improving conversion through data, testing and customer insight.Delivering product marketing and go-to-market campaigns.Creating sales enablement content and marketing assets.Managing campaign performance, reporting and marketing analytics.Working closely with Sales, Product and Digital teams to achieve commercial objectives.Managing agency relationships and providing leadership to the wider marketing function.About YouYou'll have proven experience delivering measurable growth within a B2B environment and enjoy working in fast-paced, commercially focused businesses.You'll bring:Experience in growth marketing, demand generation or customer acquisition.A track record of increasing pipeline and commercial performance.Strong knowledge of digital marketing, ecommerce and conversion optimisation.Experience developing integrated multi-channel campaigns.The ability to work collaboratively with sales and commercial teams.Strong analytical skills and a data-led approach.Experience managing agencies and leading marketing projects or teams.Experience with Salesforce, Marketing Cloud or Pardot, Google Analytics 4, Google Ads and LinkedIn Campaign Manager would be beneficial.Experience within professional services, publishing, membership, SaaS or subscription-based businesses is advantageous but not essential. 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.

I'm working with an established company in the music industry that's looking for an Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance team across sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank reconciliations and month-end processes. This role will be on an initial 3-month temporary basis. You'll be involved in: Sales & purchase ledger Bank reconciliations and cashbook postings VAT returns and month-end support Credit control and supplier payments Working closely with the wider finance team in a varied, hands-on role This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, great organisational skills and previous accounts experience who wants to build their career in a collaborative and creative 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.

Currently partnering with a growing creative agency, seeking a Senior Account Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on building long-term client relationships, identifying commercial opportunities, and delivering exceptional service across creative & content-led projects. As the lead contact for a portfolio of key accounts, you'll play a pivotal role in developing client partnerships, driving account growth, and ensuring projects are delivered to an exceptional standard. You'll combine strategic thinking with strong commercial awareness, helping clients achieve their objectives while identifying new opportunities to expand relationships. Must be based within a commutable distance to central london. Key Responsibilities: Build and develop lasting relationships with key clients Manage and grow existing accounts through proactive partnership and strategic thinking Identify opportunities for additional work and support business growth Prepare project scopes, budgets, timelines, and commercial estimates in collaboration with internal teams Ensure briefs are clear, complete, and effectively handed over to production and delivery teams Oversee projects from initial briefing through to completion - monitoring project progress, managing expectations, and resolving challenges Present ideas, updates, and recommendations confidently to both clients and internal stakeholders Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting throughout the client lifecycle Key Requirements: Significant experience managing and growing client accounts within a creative, marketing, digital, or production agency Strong commercial awareness, including experience with project budgets and profitability Confidence working with senior stakeholders and building trusted client relationships, accompanied with excellent communication & presentation skills Experience using project management platforms such as Scoro (or similar systems) An interest in creative production, content creation, film, or social media campaigns is highly beneficial 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.

Location: London (Hybrid)Contract: End of August to December - potential to extend for right person! The rate has a range depending on experience as there is an opportunity to either support in the production or lead projects. Do you thrive on bringing events to life from concept through to delivery? We're looking for an experienced Event Producer to join a fast-paced team delivering an exciting portfolio of B2B conferences, roundtables and live industry events for one of the marketing industry's leading media brands. You'll take ownership of multiple projects, working with senior stakeholders, high-profile speakers and sponsors to create exceptional event experiences.The RoleThis is a hands-on production role where no two days are the same. You'll oversee every stage of the event lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standard. Key responsibilities include: Managing event agendas and ensuring all programme updates are delivered accurately. Researching, recruiting and managing high-profile speakers. Coordinating speaker communications, briefing documents, assets and diary management. Updating event websites with agendas, speaker profiles and ticket information. Working closely with sponsors and client services to deliver sponsored content and event deliverables. Partnering with the marketing team to maximise delegate registrations. Managing venue logistics and supplier relationships. Planning and delivering an outstanding attendee experience. Coordinating event content, presentations, graphics and production assets. Liaising with internal teams and production partners to ensure seamless delivery. Leading on-site event operations and troubleshooting on event days. About YouYou'll be an organised and confident Event Producer who enjoys juggling multiple projects while keeping every detail under control. Previous experience producing B2B conferences, exhibitions, awards or corporate events. Experience managing senior speakers and multiple stakeholders. Excellent project management and organisational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience coordinating venues, suppliers and event logistics. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with exceptional attention to detail. The ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with marketing teams to drive delegate attendance would be advantageous. What's on OfferThis is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team delivering some of the industry's most recognised events. You'll gain exposure to high-profile brands, industry leaders and innovative event formats while taking ownership of projects from initial planning through to successful delivery.If you're an experienced Event Producer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. 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 globally recognised media organisation is looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join their London team on an initial 12-week contract, with a strong possibility of extension and potential to become a permanent opportunity. Supporting the HR Director, this is a broad, hands-on role covering the full employee lifecycle for around 150 employees across editorial, journalism and corporate teams. You'll be a key point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, onboarding and offboarding, recruitment support, HR administration, payroll coordination and wider people activity. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and taking ownership. The HR team is lean, so you'll need to be comfortable working independently, getting stuck into the detail and using your initiative to keep things moving. The business is currently building its own ways of working following a recent change in structure, making this an exciting time to join. They're looking for someone who can bring organisation, attention to detail and a pragmatic approach while supporting the team through this transition. Payroll is an important part of the role, so you'll need confidence managing monthly changes, liaising with stakeholders and ensuring everything is accurate and delivered on time. Experience with SAP would be highly beneficial, while Workday experience would be a bonus as the business moves towards a new HR system. They are 3 days on site in Central London, to start ASAP. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected global media brand, gain broad HR exposure and make a real impact within a collaborative team. If you are immediately available, please apply now. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.