Head of People - Entertainment

Employment Legal Counsel / Senior Employment ParalegalTemporary Contract: September 2026 - 31 December 2026Location: London / HybridIndustry: Media & EntertainmentPlease note: This role is to start ASAP - you must be immediately available. The Opportunity A leading global media and entertainment business is looking for an experienced Senior Employment Legal professional to join its international employment and compliance function on an interim contract basis. This role would suit a Senior Employment Paralegal, Legal Counsel or Newly Qualified Employment Lawyer who has strong UK employment law experience and is looking to broaden their exposure to international employment matters within a fast-paced, global organisation. Working closely with the Executive Director, International Employment & Compliance, you will support a broad range of employee-related legal matters across the UK and international markets, partnering closely with the People Team and wider Legal function.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day support and advice across a broad range of UK and international employment law matters.Support employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and performance processes.Assist with employee investigations across UK, European and APAC markets.Support individual and collective consultation processes, including redundancy and restructuring exercises.Advise on employment documentation, contracts, policies, exits and other employee lifecycle matters.Partner closely with People Team stakeholders to provide pragmatic, commercially focused employment law advice.Support workforce representation matters, including works councils and other employee representative bodies.Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise on their impact on policies, processes and employment practices.Support employment litigation and work with external counsel where required.Assist with people compliance queries, investigations, audits and regulatory requests.Support the development of employment law guidance and training for People Team and business stakeholders.Provide support on UK immigration and visa sponsorship compliance, working alongside internal teams and external advisers.Assist with global mobility matters and liaise with external counsel and other third parties.Support the wider Legal and Business Affairs team on employment compliance and related projects.About You We are particularly interested in candidates coming from one of the following backgrounds:Senior Employment Paralegal with significant hands-on UK employment law experience.Newly Qualified Employment Lawyer with strong UK employment experience gained in private practice or in-house.Employment Legal Counsel with around 2+ years' PQE and exposure to international employment matters.Key RequirementsQualified as a lawyer in the UK, Australia or New Zealand, or an experienced senior employment paralegal with equivalent practical expertise.Strong, demonstrable experience of UK employment law is essential, regardless of jurisdiction of qualification.Experience advising on employee relations, investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters, redundancies/restructuring and employment documentation.Exposure to international employment law matters, particularly across Europe and/or APAC, is highly desirable.Comfortable working with People/HR teams and senior business stakeholders.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical and commercially focused advice.Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.Experience with employment compliance, immigration or global mobility matters would be advantageous.Exposure to AI in the workplace, including advising on legal, regulatory, privacy, compliance and risk considerations, would be beneficial.Experience within media, entertainment, technology or another fast-paced international business would be advantageous.This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Employment Paralegal or Newly Qualified Employment Lawyer to gain broad international exposure and work closely with a senior employment legal function within a globally recognised creative 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.

Our client is a leading events business delivering high-profile conferences across the life sciences sector, and they are looking for a driven and ambitious Concierge Manager to join their growing team. £33,000-£35,000 based on experience + OTE £50,000+ South West London | Hybrid Sector: B2B Events / Life Sciences The Concierge Manager will be responsible for managing a premium meeting service for key sponsors, connecting them with relevant senior decision-makers across biotech, pharma, healthcare, academia and investment. This is a highly relationship-focused and commercially driven role, combining sales, account management, research and event networking. The successful candidate will act as the main point of contact for sponsors, understanding their objectives and ensuring they are connected with the right people before and during the event. The RoleManage relationships with a portfolio of Gold and Platinum sponsors, acting as their key point of contact throughout the event cycleOnboard sponsors, understand their objectives and build targeted attendee wishlistsResearch relevant companies and senior decision-makers to identify strong potential matchesWork closely with Audience Development and Sponsorship teams to source and engage target contactsCoordinate and book high-quality meetings between sponsors and relevant attendeesManage meeting schedules through the event networking platform, ensuring meetings are strategically planned around the conference agendaSupport sponsors with additional meeting requests and introductions in the run-up to and during eventsMaintain accurate CRM and event data across Salesforce and internal systemsMonitor meeting fulfilment and sponsor satisfaction, identifying opportunities to improve the serviceBuild strong relationships that support sponsor retention, renewals and future upsell opportunitiesWork cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Audience Development and Operations teamsAbout You Our client is looking for someone who is super driven, motivated and commercially minded, with strong relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for delivering an exceptional client experience. Ideally, the successful candidate will have:1+ years' sales experience within the events/conferences industryExperience in B2B sales, account management, client services or relationship managementA proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationshipsExcellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlinesConfidence communicating with senior stakeholders and decision-makersStrong research and prospecting skillsExperience using CRM systems such as SalesforceA proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approachStrong commercial awareness and a genuine desire to achieve targetsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsLife sciences experience is desirable but not essential, our client is primarily looking for someone with strong events sales experience who is hungry to succeed. The Person This role would suit someone who is ambitious, highly organised and motivated by delivering results. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, building relationships with senior sponsors and taking ownership of the process from initial onboarding through to the event. They will be proactive, detail-focused and commercially aware, with the confidence to pick up the phone, chase opportunities and ensure sponsors receive the highest possible level of service. In return, this is a great opportunity to join a growing events business, work across established international conferences and develop within a highly commercial environment. Apply below today to proceed your application to the next stage! 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 a leading events business delivering high-profile conferences across the life sciences sector, and they are looking for a driven and ambitious Delegate Sales Executive to join their growing team. £33,000-£35,000 based on experience + OTE £50,000+ South West London | Hybrid Sector: B2B Events / Life Sciences This is a highly commercial, target-driven role focused on bringing senior decision-makers from biotech, pharma, healthcare, academia and investment organisations to their events. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and engaging relevant prospects, building a strong pipeline and converting them into high-value delegates. The RoleDrive delegate sales through proactive outbound activity across phone, email and LinkedInResearch and identify senior decision-makers across biotech, pharma, healthcare, academia and investmentBuild and manage a strong sales pipeline, ensuring targets are consistently achievedQualify prospects and convert them into confirmed event attendeesUse tools such as Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Apollo to identify and engage new prospectsConduct market research to identify new companies, industry trends and commercial opportunitiesWork closely with the Sponsorship team to identify target companies and support sponsor campaignsCollaborate with Marketing and Conference Production to ensure the right audiences are being targetedBuild strong relationships with senior executives and key industry contactsMaintain accurate CRM records and reportingAbout You Our client is looking for someone who is super driven, motivated and commercially minded, with a genuine desire to build a successful career in sales. Ideally, the successful candidate will have:1+ years' sales experience within the events/conferences industryA proven track record of working towards and achieving sales targetsStrong outbound sales experience across phone, email and LinkedInExcellent research, prospecting and lead-generation skillsConfidence speaking with senior-level decision-makersExperience working with a CRM system such as SalesforceA highly proactive and resilient approach to salesExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsThe ability to work at pace, manage multiple campaigns and stay organisedLife sciences experience is desirable but not essential - the key requirement is someone with B2B/event sales experience who is hungry to succeed. The Person This role would suit someone who is ambitious, competitive and genuinely motivated by hitting targets. Our client is looking for someone who isn't afraid to pick up the phone, enjoys building relationships and is constantly looking for new opportunities. In return, this is a great opportunity to join a growing events business, work across established international conferences and develop within a highly commercial sales environment.Apply below today to progress your application! 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.