Assistant Marketing Manager

We're working with a leading global TV and entertainment group on an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy finance team. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract, offering the chance to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced, creative media environment. Responsibilities:Process and accurately post a high volume of supplier invoices onto the PMI finance systemManage daily invoice postings and allocationsPrepare and process weekly BACS payment runsComplete fortnightly supplier/creditor account reconciliationsReview and maintain the creditor ledger, working closely with the Payables Manager to identify and resolve issuesPost and reconcile fortnightly bank reconciliation itemsSupport the wider AP team with general ad-hoc finance duties and process improvementsEnsure invoices and payments are processed accurately and within required deadlines Requirements:Previous experience within APExperience using PMI or a similar finance system would be advantageousStrong attention to detail and a high level of accuracyEnthusiastic, keen to learn and develop within financeStrong technical & Excel skillsAvailable to start immediately Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you a Junior Creative with a passion for sport, design and social content?An exciting opportunity has come up to join a growing specialist creative agency working with some of the world's leading sports organisations.As a Junior Creative, you'll have a hands-on role creating content across graphic design, motion graphics and video editing, helping to bring ideas to life across social and digital channels.This is a brilliant opportunity for a creative who wants to develop their skills across multiple disciplines while working within a collaborative, ambitious agency environment.You'll be responsible for:Designing and producing visual content for social channels, digital campaigns and brand touchpointsCreating platform-native content tailored to different audiences and social formatsDeveloping motion graphics, animations and short-form videoEditing footage, archive material and supplied assets into engaging social editsAdapting campaign ideas and key visuals across different formats and deliverablesWorking collaboratively with the creative team to develop fresh ideas for sports-focused clientsSupporting presentations, mood boards, storyboards and creative treatmentsMaintaining a high standard of craft across typography, layout, composition, pacing and visual storytellingWorking within brand guidelines while finding opportunities to make content feel distinctive and relevantManaging multiple deliverables and responding positively to feedback and changing prioritiesKeeping up to date with emerging social formats, cultural trends, creative tools and production techniquesWe're looking for a motivated, curious creative who is keen to learn and develop. You'll ideally have:Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and FigmaExperience with Adobe Premiere Pro and After EffectsA good understanding of graphic design, video editing and motion designA strong eye for typography, layout, composition, colour and visual storytellingAn understanding of how content needs to adapt across different social platformsA portfolio showcasing a mix of graphic design, motion and videoGood organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlinesA collaborative approach and the confidence to contribute ideasExcellent attention to detail and pride in producing well-crafted workA genuine interest in sport, culture, design and social mediaIt would be great if you also have:Experience creating content for sports, lifestyle, entertainment or youth-focused brandsAn understanding of social-first storytelling and short-form contentBasic skills in sound design, colour grading, photography or filmingExperience working with templates, versioning assets or producing content at scaleAn interest in emerging creative and AI-assisted toolsThis is a great chance to join a growing creative team and work on exciting projects for major sports organisations, while developing your skills across design, motion and video.Please note: This is a hybrid role rather than fully remote, with an expectation to be in the London office 2 days per week. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position, so applicants must already 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.

Handle Recruitment are on the lookout for a Cultural Events Manager to join our clients growing hotel portfolio! £55,000 to £60,000 dependant on experienceCentral London Based | On Site | Full Time About the CompanyOur client is a lifestyle hotel brand rooted in culture, community and connection. Their spaces are designed to bring people together, creating an environment for productive meetings, inspiring conversations and memorable experiences.The brand has a strong focus on design, drawing inspiration from the concept of magical realism. Each space combines the character of its surroundings with bold colours, materials, layouts and artwork sourced from the local area and around the world.Culture and creative expression are at the heart of the brand, with a strong focus on literature, journalism, knowledge-sharing and bringing people together through book launches, author events, readings and other cultural programming.While globally minded, the brand is deeply connected to the neighbourhoods it operates in, championing local teams, communities, creatives and partners.The RoleOur client is looking for a Cultural Events Manager to conceive, curate and deliver a calendar of arts, cultural and community programming that reflects the brand and strengthens its connection with the local community.This is a hands-on role sitting at the intersection of hospitality, arts, culture and brand storytelling, creating experiences that bring guests, local communities and creative talent together.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage a varied calendar of cultural events including artist talks, live music, film screenings, literary events, pop-ups and community gatherings.Identify and build relationships with local artists, galleries, cultural institutions, creative collectives, restaurants, bars and other creative partners.Create original programming that engages the local community and reflects the hotel's identity and sense of place.Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of events, managing logistics, suppliers, production, technical requirements, staffing and on-site operations.Manage event budgets, contracts and vendor relationships, ensuring events are delivered smoothly and to a high standard.Act as a cultural ambassador for the hotel, developing relationships across the local creative community and identifying opportunities for new partnerships and experiences.Work closely with the marketing team to promote events through social media, press, partnerships and other hotel channels.Collaborate with F&B, front-of-house and operations teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.Work closely with the hotel's third-party restaurant partner to create integrated cultural experiences, including themed dinners, chef collaborations, food and culture events and private event opportunities.Coordinate shared programming and promotional activity between the hotel and restaurant, identifying opportunities to cross-promote events and drive engagement and revenue.Gather guest feedback and use insights to continually develop and improve the programming offering.About You3-5 years' experience in event management, cultural programming, arts administration or a similar role, ideally within hospitality, lifestyle or a creative environment.Strong knowledge of the local arts, music and cultural scene, with an established network of relevant contacts.Proven experience managing multiple events from concept through to delivery.Strong project management, communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.Experience working with or alongside restaurant/F&B operations, with an understanding of partnerships and promotional opportunities.A genuine passion for culture, design, food and beverage and community engagement. Apply below if you have the relevant experience!! 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.

Are you an organised People Coordinator looking for a role where you can take ownership of your work? We're working with a exciting music start up that is looking to add a People Coordinator to its growing team. With a small, international workforce and a supportive HR Lead, this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a close-knit environment where no two days are quite the same.This role will sit at the heart of the day-to-day People function, supporting across the full employee lifecycle. You'll be the go-to person for People administration, helping with everything from onboarding and offboarding to HR systems, benefits, payroll coordination and maintaining accurate employee records. Payroll experience is essential. You'll also have the opportunity to get involved in a range of wider People projects. The business is currently reviewing and refreshing a number of its policies and processes, including its employee handbook and benefits offering, so there is plenty of scope to get involved in projects beyond the usual administration. The team is currently going through a period of change, so this role would suit someone who is confident in their own abilities, comfortable working with autonomy with an agile approach to their day to day. You'll have a People Lead to report into, but will need to be someone who can confidently take ownership of your remit and keep things moving. We're looking for someone with at least two years' experience in a HR coordination role, ideally within a start up or SME environment. You'll have experience supporting across the employee lifecycle, be confident coordinating payroll information and have strong attention to detail. Experience with HR systems such as HiBob would be ideal, as would strong Excel skills. Most importantly, you'll be organised, proactive and comfortable working with a range of stakeholders. An interest in music or the wider entertainment industry would be a definite bonus. The company operates an employee-led hybrid work pattern with an office in Central London and an expectation that you'll ideally spend at least 2 days per week in the office. If you're looking for a varied People Coordinator role, please apply now! 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.

Change Management Lead - Media Hybrid working - very flexible, can be manly remote with occasional travel to London office6 month FTC We ae currently working on a confidential change role for a client in the media space. Due to an ongoing transformation project this business is about to embark on a redundancy and restructure project and they are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner with strong end to end change experience to take the lead. This role is for someone who doesn't just advise strategically on change, but rolls their sleeves up and delivers. You will be experienced in running consultation from start to finish, being hands on with comms, and coaching managers through the process. There will be both individual and collective processes running so you will be comfortable with managing multiple projects. As well as being the contact from a people perspective you will be able to demonstrate high level project management skills, keeping processes running smoothly and managing stakeholders expectations at a senior level. Ideal candidateYou will have demonstrated experience delivering redundancy and restructuring programmes end to end Comfortable running/ chairing consultation meetings and confident with trade unions/ employee representativesCan build strong, accurate collateral (packs, letters, FAQs, comms) Have a solid grasp of UK employment law around redundancy and consultationYou are calm under pressure, commercially minded, and unafraid to challenge senior leaders when neededIdeally bringing experience from media, entertainment or similar fast paced industries where you need to be able to operate in the greyIf this sounds like you and you have short or no notice, please applyHandle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

HRIS Analyst | 12-month contract | Hybrid/flexible working We are working with a an iconic London multi-venue entertainment group who are looking to bring in a HR Systems whizz to join their People team. This creative and fast-paced business of c500 employees has had a significant overhaul of its People system recently moving onto UKG. There's now a real opportunity for an experinced and proqctive HRIS specialist to come in, audit how the system has been set up, help untangle any teething issues, make efficiencies and ensure they are getting the very most out of the new system What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of UKG, becoming the go-to person for configuration, data integrity, troubleshooting and reporting. You'll work closely with wider People, Payroll, Operations and venue teams to iron issues, some will be quick wins, and some longer-term projects. They would love someone to work proactively, spotting gaps, reducing duplicate data entry, tidying up over-complicated security and permission setups, improving self-service, and making sure the system reflects how the business actually works. As the owner of all things HR Tech and data, a big focus will be getting under the hood of the system, audits, dashboards, integration's, automation etc .But equally, as well as more tech focused aspects you'll be working closely with the team and key stakeholders in the business, bringing to life how the system can have the most impact and increasing clarity and confidence in the system use Ideal candidates:You'll have hands-on experience administering a People System, with UKG experience a huge bonusWill understand HR processes and the employee lifecycle inside out and will have worked closely with payroll teams and payroll dataWill have a solid understanding of GDPR and UK data protection requirementsYou'll be highly analytical, detail orientated and have a natural affinity with tech and process improvementYou'll have a flexible, collaborative approach ad communicate well at all levels, being able to influence and manage upwards where neededIf this role sounds like its made for you and you can start with a max of 1 months notice please apply Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client is a leading global events business delivering high-profile conferences focused on innovation across the insurance and InsurTech sector. They are looking for a driven and ambitious Delegate Sales & VIP Executive to join their growing team. £33,000-£35,000 based on experience + OTE £50,000+ South West London | Hybrid Sector: B2B Events / Insurance & InsurTech This is a highly commercial, target-driven role focused on generating delegate revenue and securing senior VIP attendees across a portfolio of international events. The successful candidate will build relationships with senior stakeholders across insurers, MGAs, brokers and investors, using a consultative sales approach to demonstrate the value of attending the events. The RoleDrive delegate sales revenue and secure high-quality VIP attendees across international eventsConduct high-volume outbound sales activity across phone, email and LinkedInBuild and manage a strong pipeline of new and existing clientsDevelop relationships with senior decision-makers and key industry stakeholdersClearly communicate the value of attending events and being part of the wider industry networkIdentify new prospects, leads and emerging sectors to create additional sales opportunitiesUpsell additional delegate places to sponsors and exhibitorsWork closely with Marketing, Conference Production and Audience teams to target the right audiencesAchieve weekly and monthly outreach, revenue and VIP acquisition targetsKeep up to date with industry developments and use market intelligence to identify new opportunitiesMaintain accurate CRM records, pipeline information and sales reportingAttend industry events, networking functions and VIP experiences, with some international travel requiredAbout You Our client is looking for someone who is super driven, motivated and commercially focused, with a genuine hunger to build a career in events sales. Ideally, the successful candidate will have:1+ years' sales experience within the events/conferences industryExperience in delegate sales, sponsorship, media sales or B2B salesA proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targetsStrong outbound sales experience, particularly over the phoneExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsA proactive approach to lead generation and prospectingThe ability to manage a high-volume sales pipeline and prioritise opportunities effectivelyStrong commercial awareness and the confidence to identify and close new opportunitiesExperience using CRM systems such as Salesforce is desirableA resilient, competitive and target-driven approachInsurance or InsurTech experience is desirable but not essential. The Person This role would suit someone who is ambitious, competitive and highly motivated by hitting targets. They will be confident picking up the phone, comfortable working at pace and genuinely excited by the opportunity to build relationships with senior industry figures. Our client is looking for a self-starter who takes ownership, isn't afraid of high-volume outreach and is constantly looking for the next opportunity. In return, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing international events business, work across established industry-leading conferences and develop within a highly commercial sales 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.