HR Generalist 3 month FTC - Media

Our client is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to lead marketing and strategic planning across its TV portfolio, spanning Home Video and Digital formats. The role will focus on maximising the commercial contribution of TV libraries, with a particular focus on Australia & New Zealand. 6 Month Contract | London Hybrid | £152 per day Immediate StartThe successful candidate will work closely with licensee and agent partners, as well as teams across the US, UK and wider regions, to develop release strategies, deliver effective marketing campaigns and identify opportunities to drive sales and growth. Key ResponsibilitiesLead marketing strategy across TV, Kids and Made-for-Video (MFV) content.Develop product release strategies, lifecycle plans and promotional calendars across physical and digital formats.Work with internal teams and ANZ licensee/agent partners on pricing, promotions, media and marketing initiatives.Coordinate marketing and promotional assets with Home Office teams and agencies.Oversee marketing campaigns across ANZ, monitoring budgets, spend and campaign effectiveness.Advise partners on digital merchandising, UI and store optimisation, alongside consumer-facing marketing activity.Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Legal, regional and Home Office teams to ensure products are successfully localised, released and delivered on time.Support wider franchise and cross-divisional marketing strategies.Develop presentations, pitch documents and performance reports, using sales data and market insight to make recommendations.Support budgeting and forecasting for the TV/MFV/Kids category and oversee marketing spend across ANZ.Contribute to wider marketing initiatives, special projects and reporting as required.About You3-5 years' experience in product marketing/management within Home Entertainment, covering physical and digital formats.Experience in New Release product management highly desirable.Previous experience in a multinational/international business preferred.Strong knowledge and genuine interest in the film and TV industry.Strong marketing, analytical and project management skills.Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Strong numerical and analytical capability.Proficient in Microsoft Office and AI tools.Fluent English, written and spoken; additional languages advantageous.Proactive, collaborative and commercially minded approach.The role will involve close collaboration with teams across Burbank, London, regional offices and ANZ, alongside regular engagement with internal and external stakeholders.Apply below today if you feel you have the relevant experience!Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're partnering with a globally recognised entertainment and consumer brands business, seeking a Retail & Brand Commercial Manager to join their Consumer Products team on a 12-month contract. 12 Month Contract | Hybrid | London £185 Day RateImmediate StartThis is a commercially focused role, sitting at the intersection of retail, licensing and marketing. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving commercial performance across key UK & Ireland retail partners, using marketing activity, consumer insight and sales data to maximise brand visibility, engagement and ultimately sales. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years' experience across retail, fashion, licensing or consumer brands, with a strong commercial mindset and proven marketing experience. They'll be comfortable monitoring sales and performance against KPIs, developing retail activations and working closely with commercial teams to deliver growth. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the planning and delivery of short and long-term retail marketing strategies across key UK & Ireland partners.Develop and execute omnichannel retail campaigns and activations designed to drive brand awareness, sell-in and sales performance.Work closely with Retail, Category and Franchise teams to develop bespoke marketing plans for key retail accounts.Monitor sales, campaign performance and consumer data, providing analysis and recommendations to support commercial KPIs and growth.Prepare pitch materials, business reviews and sales tools, ensuring commercial insights are integrated into marketing plans.Identify key consumer, retail and social trends and use these insights to inform commercial and marketing strategies.Build strong relationships with commercial leads and retail partners, supporting joint business planning and strategic growth.Work closely with internal franchise and creative teams to ensure brand consistency, as well as external agencies where required.Support the development of innovative campaigns that strengthen fan engagement and recruit new consumers across the client's portfolio of brands.About You The client is looking for someone with:3-5 years' experience in retail, fashion, licensing, consumer brands or a similar commercial environment.Strong commercial and analytical skills, with experience monitoring sales, performance and KPIs to drive results.Proven experience developing and executing retail marketing activations and campaigns.A strong understanding of the relationship between marketing activity and commercial performance.Experience working with retailers, partners or commercial stakeholders and building strong relationships.Understanding of digital, social and influencer marketing, with performance marketing experience beneficial.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience preparing pitch and business review materials.The ability to work collaboratively within a large, fast-paced and matrixed organisation.This is a great opportunity for someone who is commercially driven first and foremost, but understands how powerful marketing can be in driving retail and licensing performance. Apply below today if you feel you have the relevant skillset!Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're recruiting for a Mid-Weight Video Editor to join a fast-growing international sports and entertainment organisation.This is an exciting opportunity to create engaging content for a globally recognised sports brand, producing social-first content, YouTube videos, broadcast features, paid media, event content, brand campaigns and commercial partnerships. You'll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced creative team where storytelling, creativity and delivering high-quality content at pace are key.You'll own projects from brief through to delivery, editing everything from short-form social content and reels to long-form documentaries, promotional films and broadcast assets. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys crafting compelling stories, experimenting with creative techniques and thrives in a hands-on production environment.You'll be responsible for:Editing short and long-form content for social media, YouTube, digital marketing, broadcast and live events.Crafting engaging stories through strong pacing, narrative structure and sound design.Creating platform-specific edits across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn and other digital channels.Producing motion graphics, captions and graphics using existing templates.Repurposing content across multiple formats, aspect ratios and audiences.Managing media, organising footage and maintaining efficient post-production workflows.Working closely with producers, designers and marketing teams to develop creative concepts and deliver high-quality content.Creating sizzle reels, promotional videos, B-roll packages and branded content for partners and commercial campaigns.Testing creative approaches and using performance insights to optimise content.You'll bring:2-4 years' experience editing video content in a fast-paced agency, production company, sports, media or brand environment.An outstanding showreel demonstrating social-first content, YouTube, branded content and campaign editing.Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.A strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, sound design and motion graphics.Experience creating content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn.Knowledge of post-production workflows, media management and delivery specifications.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.A collaborative mindset, strong attention to detail and an interest in emerging editing tools and AI workflows.Experience working within sport, entertainment or consumer brands would be advantageous.In return you'll receive:Private healthcare.Learning & development budget.25 days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown.Enhanced parental leave.Share option scheme.Event access and additional wellbeing benefits.Please note:This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the London office.Remote working is not available for this position.Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. 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 recruiting for a Mid-Weight Digital Designer to join a fast-growing international sports and entertainment organisation.This is an exciting opportunity to work across a globally recognised sports brand, creating high-quality creative for social media, YouTube, digital marketing, live events, broadcast, partnerships and commercial campaigns. You'll join a collaborative, fast-paced team where creativity, attention to detail and delivering at pace are key.You'll be creating creative for always-on social content, YouTube thumbnails and channel assets, paid social campaigns, event branding, broadcast graphics, partnership activations, email marketing, presentations and digital campaigns. This is a hands-on execution role, so we're looking for someone who enjoys producing high-quality work at pace while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.You'll be responsible for:Designing engaging creative for social media, YouTube, digital marketing, presentations, print, broadcast and live events.Producing production-ready artwork across digital, print and broadcast assets.Creating and adapting campaign creative across multiple platforms, formats and specifications.Maintaining brand consistency across all creative outputs.Helping develop templates and design systems to improve efficiency and scalability.Contributing ideas to campaigns while ensuring exceptional execution and attention to detail.You'll bring:Around 4+ years' graphic design experience in a fast-paced agency, brand or startup environment.A strong portfolio demonstrating digital-first design, social campaigns and brand application across multiple channels.Experience creating content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube.Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign); After Effects experience is highly desirable.Excellent typography, layout and production skills across digital and print formats.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.A collaborative approach, strong attention to detail and an interest in AI-powered creative workflows.Experience working within sport, entertainment, media or consumer brands would be advantageous.In return you'll receive:Private healthcare.Learning & development budget.25 days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown.Enhanced parental leave.Share option scheme.Event access and additional wellbeing benefits.Please note:This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the London office.Remote working is not available for this position.Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. 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 a great opportunity to join a busy finance team within the media industry, supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function across multiple group companies. Responsibilities:Process purchase invoices and reconcile supplier accountsReview Pleo expenses and production petty cash reconciliationsAssist with weekly payment runs and resolve supplier queriesSupport month-end, audits and ad hoc finance tasksProvide payroll administration support, including timesheets, employee records and payroll reconciliationsLiaise with HR, production teams and suppliers while maintaining strong financial controls and accurate records Requirements: Strong Excel & Technical proficiencyAble to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesStrong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solvingExperience with NetSuite or similar accounting software is advantageous 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 entertainment and consumer brands business, seeking a Marketing Executive to join their International Licensee Marketing team. London | Hybrid 6 Month Contract £106 Day Rate This is an exciting opportunity to work across an exceptional portfolio of globally loved brands and franchises, supporting the marketing of new film releases and catalogue titles across international markets. Working closely with licensees, internal teams and creative agencies, you'll coordinate marketing materials, campaigns and communications, while managing creative and promotional approval processes across multiple stakeholders. What You'll Be Doing: New ReleasesCoordinate and distribute marketing materials and creative assets for theatrical, made-for-video and TV releases to international licensee partners.Act as a key contact for partners, managing queries and ensuring assets and information are delivered accurately and on time.Manage creative review and approval processes for digital and physical partner submissions.Work with internal teams including Theatrical, Consumer Products and Games to source assets, information and clearances.Coordinate approvals with the US team and provide guidance to licensees on asset usage.Support the creation of organic social content for Home Entertainment channels.Support promotional and brand partnership approvals, working across Marketing, Legal and Creative teams.Catalogue MarketingSupport Marketing Managers with catalogue campaign reviews, implementation and monitoring.Identify opportunities to promote catalogue titles around new releases, seasonal moments and other key opportunities.Maintain an annual promotional calendar across regions and licensee partners.Share regular marketing updates and best practices with digital partners.Support promotional activity from development through to implementation, approvals and reporting.Brief catalogue creative concepts to external agencies and manage the approval process through to completion.Across the TeamSupport Marketing Managers with research and updates on key film, TV and episodic releases.Coordinate the onboarding and set-up of local digital partners across relevant systems and processes, providing troubleshooting support where needed.Ensure marketing materials are distributed clearly, accurately and on time via Box, SharePoint and email.Coordinate creative approvals for materials submitted by licensees.Support the development and presentation of film slates, marketing strategies and opportunities to licensee partners via calls and conferences.Attend internal and external meetings, sharing relevant market insights and identifying opportunities for international partners.Keep up to date with studio activity, film performance and wider entertainment marketing trends.Provide general day-to-day support to the wider International Licensee Marketing team.What We're Looking For: You'll ideally have:2-3 years' marketing experience, ideally within entertainment, media, film, home entertainment or a similar corporate environment.Experience working with multiple stakeholders, preferably across international markets.A genuine passion for film, entertainment and emerging digital technologies.Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.Strong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Copilot experience is desirable.The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.A creative and proactive approach, with the confidence to take initiative and work independently.Good commercial and numerical awareness.A flexible, positive and collaborative attitude.A strong interest in developments across the entertainment and digital marketing landscape.The Ideal Person: You'll be a highly organised, proactive and creative marketer who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines. You'll have a genuine passion for film and entertainment, strong attention to detail and the ability to keep projects moving across internal teams, creative agencies and international partners. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your experience within a global entertainment business, working across major new releases, established catalogue titles and a diverse network of international partners. Apply below today if you have the relevant skills! 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.

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Sports & EventsCentral London | Office-based Monday-FridayAre you an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for your next opportunity within the exciting world of sport and events?We are working with a leading sports and events business that is looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its Finance team in central London. Working alongside the Finance Director, Management Accountants and Event Finance team, you will play an important role in supporting the financial operations across a number of high-profile sporting events and projects.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records and wants to build their career within the sports and events industry.The RoleAs Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will be responsible for managing a high volume of invoices and payments across multiple events and projects. With numerous purchase ledgers to manage, you will need to be highly organised, able to prioritise effectively and comfortable working to tight deadlines.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the Accounts Payable inbox, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently.Process a large volume of weekly purchase invoices and payments across multiple events and projects.Manage petty cash and credit card reconciliations.Assist with bank reconciliations and other day-to-day bookkeeping duties.Provide support with Sales Ledger activities when required.Assist the wider Finance team with ad hoc accounting duties and projects.Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across multiple events.Work closely with the wider Finance team to ensure invoices, payments and reconciliations are completed within agreed deadlines.What We're Looking ForPrevious experience working in a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role / ARExperience within the sports, events, media, entertainment or live events sector would be advantageous.Experience working across multiple projects, events or cost centres would be beneficial.Xero and Sage experience is essential.Strong Excel skills would be advantageous.Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities calmly and effectively.A proactive approach and the ability to work independently when required.A genuine team player with strong communication skills.The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Why This Opportunity?This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic Finance team within the sports and events industry, gaining exposure to a variety of exciting projects and working alongside experienced finance professionals.If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk who enjoys a busy environment and wants to be part of a business delivering major sporting events and experiences, we'd love to hear from you.Please note: We are only able to consider applicants who have the right to work in the 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.