Client Director - Branding and Design

We're looking for an ambitious Client Manager with a genuine background in branding, design or creative agencies to join a busy London Client Services team.This is not a generalist Client Management role. You'll need hands-on experience within a branding, design or creative agency, a strong understanding of how brands are developed and brought to life across multiple touch points, and experience managing creative projects for large-scale or global brands. FMCG or corporate experience is desirable.You'll be the go-to person for your accounts, responsible for the successful day-to-day delivery of design projects, managing timelines and budgets, and building strong client and internal relationships.This role is office based in LondonThe role includes:Leading smaller projects and supporting larger branding and design programmes.Working closely with Strategy, Design, Realisation and Production teams.Translating client briefs into clear internal briefs and creating project plans, proposals and quotes.Managing clients through creative and production workflows, including artwork and print.Building trusted client relationships and managing expectations around timings, budgets and scope.Presenting briefs, feedback, proposals and financials to clients and leading project meetings.Keeping finance and resourcing systems accurate, including supporting invoicing and forecasting.Identifying opportunities for organic growth and supporting new business where appropriate.We're looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple moving parts. You'll be a proactive problem solver, an excellent communicator and someone who stays calm under pressure.Most importantly, you'll understand the creative / brand agency environment and enjoy working at the intersection of clients, strategy, creativity and production.You'll ideally have:Proven Client Management / Account Management experience within a branding, design or creative agency.A strong understanding of how brands work across different channels and touchpoints.Experience managing creative or design projects for large-scale/global brands with multiple stakeholders.FMCG and/or corporate experience.Excellent project management and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.A proactive, collaborative and commercially minded approach.This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, collaborative creative business, working with well-known brands and a talented team. The business is employee-owned, so everyone has a genuine stake in its success.Please note: Professional experience within a branding, design or creative agency is essential for this role. Generalist Client/Account Management experience outside the creative sector is unlikely to be suitable. 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 behalf of a well-established organisation within the media and creative industries to recruit an Events Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build their career in events, with hands-on involvement across a varied programme of awards, masterclasses, and live events.Reporting to the Head of Events, you'll provide essential administrative and operational support across the organisation's events programme.Please note this is an immediate start opportunity, candidates with a notice period will not be considered.Key Responsibilities:Setting up and managing online awards entry systems and monitoring submissionsSetting up booking platforms and managing event and awards bookingsManaging delegate and attendee communications before, during and after eventsMonitoring and managing event and awards inboxesProcessing duplicate awards orders and maintaining accurate recordsSupporting senior members of the events team with event planning and coordinationProviding on-site support at events, including registration, logistics and general event deliveryMaintaining accurate booking systems, databases and event recordsSending payment deadline reminders and following up outstanding paymentsUndertaking other duties as required to support the wider events teamKey Requirements: Some experience in events or administration environmentGood computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with a wide range of peopleStrong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate recordsThe confidence to work independently while also being a collaborative team playerAn interest in the media and/or creative industries 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.

Legal Counsel/ Senior Paralegal - Employment LawTemporary 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.

We're looking for an experienced Localisation Project Manager to join a global technology organisation and support a range of exciting localisation projects.You'll work with a variety of internal teams and business partners, helping bring content to audiences around the world. No two projects are quite the same, so you'll need to be comfortable learning different workflows, working across multiple tools and technologies, and adapting to the needs of each project.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the heart of the localisation process - connecting stakeholders, vendors, technology, and content to make sure projects run smoothly and are delivered to a high standard.You'll be responsible for:Reviewing and acknowledging files submitted for translation and localisation.Working closely with project stakeholders to answer questions and clarify requirements.Preparing files for submission through translation management systems (TMS).Creating localisation projects and assigning work to external language vendors.Coordinating project handoffs and maintaining strong communication with vendor project managers.Managing queries and helping resolve issues between vendors and internal stakeholders.Coordinating the delivery of localised files in line with project requirements.Reviewing vendor quotes and billing summaries to ensure accuracy.Joining regular production syncs with internal teams and localisation vendors.Participating in project meetings relating to content requiring localisation.Providing technical support and guidance to users of localisation tools and systems.Helping ensure projects are delivered on time, accurately, and with a consistently high level of quality.We're looking for someone with:Experience in client-side localisation project management.Experience managing localisation projects within an LSP environment.Experience working with enterprise localisation tools and technologies.Strong knowledge of WorldServer and/or another Translation Management System (TMS).Experience working with a range of localisation file formats, such as HTML, XML, InDesign, Photoshop, and productivity/content formats.Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.A genuine willingness to learn new processes, tools, and technologies.Confident communication and stakeholder-management skills.Professional proficiency in a language other than English is a plus.A strong interest in technology and experience working with consumer technology products.A Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred.This role is London-based and requires 3 days per week in the office. It is not a fully remote position.Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.You're someone who enjoys making things work. You're organised, curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable bringing together different people and moving parts to keep a project on track.You'll be working in a collaborative, fast-moving environment where priorities can evolve and where your ability to communicate clearly, solve problems, and learn quickly will make a real difference.If you're passionate about localisation, enjoy working with both people and technology, and are looking for your next project management opportunity, 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.

We're looking for a Senior Sales Manager to drive new business and brand partnerships across Europe, Africa and the US for a leading global live entertainment business.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and secure new brand partnerships and sponsorshipsBuild relationships with senior brand and agency contactsLead pitches, negotiations and partnership agreementsManage the sales pipeline and deliver against annual revenue targetsDevelop creative partnership strategies and sales presentationsGenerate leads through networking, LinkedIn, social media and industry eventsCollaborate with internal teams and manage partner relationshipsAbout YouPrevious experience in music brand partnerships or commercial salesStrong network of global brands across Europe, Africa and the USDeep understanding and genuine passion for Afrobeats and AmapianoExcellent sales, negotiation, presentation and communication skillsCommercially minded, entrepreneurial and highly organisedConfident working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environmentBonusExperience in major festivals, live entertainment or touringStrong knowledge of sports and the wider sports landscapeAdditional language skillsIf you're commercially driven, well-connected and passionate about music, culture and live experiences, we'd love to hear from you.Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.