Growth and Marketing Lead

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.

One of London's leading creative agencies is looking for an experienced HR Manager to join the business on a 12-month maternity cover.   This is a broad generalist opportunity supporting around 150 employees across a mix of commercial and creative teams. This is a role for someone who enjoys variety and being close to the business. You'll be partnering with managers, providing practical HR advice, supporting recruitment, overseeing the monthly payroll process and contributing to people projects. While ER forms part of the role, it isn't heavily casework focused, making it ideal for someone who enjoys the breadth of a true generalist position.   The business is currently evolving as part of a wider group transformation, so they're looking for someone who is comfortable navigating change, finding pragmatic solutions and building strong relationships across a matrixed organisation.   HR experience within an advertising or creative agency is a must-have. As a minimum, you'll have worked in a fast-paced creative environment and understand the pace, personalities and commercial demands that come with supporting creative teams.   The team is low ego, highly collaborative and genuinely enjoys working together. Based in Central London with four days onsite, this is an environment where people value being connected and sharing ideas.   If you're looking for a hands-on HR Manager role within a respected creative business where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

International TV/Film business are recruiting for a Data Engineer to join their London based team on an initial 12 month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies, build your technical expertise, and contribute to data solutions that drive business decisions across the organisation. This role would suit someone in the early stages of their data engineering career who is eager to learn, grow and work with a modern cloud-based data platform. What you'll be doing: Building and maintaining data pipelines and integrations Transforming and preparing data for reporting and analytics Supporting data quality, validation and workflow monitoring Working with experienced Data Engineers in an Agile environment Developing your skills across cloud data platforms and modern engineering practices We're looking for someone with: Strong SQL skills are essential Experience working with data pipelines and data transformation Exposure to Snowflake or a similar cloud data warehouse Knowledge of AWS services such as S3 and Lambda Experience with Tableau, Power BI or similar reporting tools Python experience (or a willingness to develop these 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.

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 dayImmediate 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 Responsibilities Lead 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 You 3-5 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!

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 Rate Immediate 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 Responsibilities Lead 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 YouThe 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!

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.