Senior People & Culture Co-ordinator - Start Up

We're looking for a Senior Account Executive to join an Influencer Marketing team within an advertising agency, working across exciting campaigns within the music and entertainment industry.You'll manage client relationships, lead influencer campaigns, contribute to strategy and help grow key accounts. You'll also stay close to the latest creators, trends and online communities across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, Discord, Reddit and Twitch.What They're Looking ForExperience in influencer/creator marketing, ideally within musicStrong understanding of online culture, creators and digital trendsExperience managing multiple campaigns and client relationshipsHands-on knowledge of platforms including TikTok, Instagram and YouTubeExcellent communication, organisation and presentation skillsA proactive, commercially minded approachKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute music-led creator campaignsManage relationships with key music-industry clientsSupport Account Directors on high-priority campaignsIdentify emerging creators, trends and opportunitiesCreate and present client decks covering strategy, insights and resultsContribute to account growth and improving internal processes 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 highly organised and detail-focused HR Coordinator to join a busy International HR team in West London.This is a hands-on role supporting the smooth running of the HR function, with a particular focus on HR administration, payroll, HR systems and reporting. You'll be responsible for keeping employee data accurate, coordinating starters and leavers, preparing HR documentation and supporting payroll across multiple countries.There's a big freelance population you will support, predominantly with issuing contracts and supporting with documentation as well as tracking activity and data.Reporting into the HRD, you will provide day-to-day support to employees and managers and be their first point of contact for queries. There will also be opportunities to get involved in wider HR projects and process improvements.We're looking for someone with solid HR administration experience who is confident working with HR systems, spreadsheets and data. You'll be highly organised, comfortable juggling priorities and have a real eye for detail - someone who likes getting things right first time and is happy to get stuck in.The role is based in West London and requires 4 days a week on site, paid on a daily rate equivalent to £35-38k annual salary DOE.If you are immediately available, and want to hear more - 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.

We're working with a founder-led SME who are looking for a People Business Partner to join their team. Reporting into the Head of Hr, this is a broad, hands-on role where you'll work closely with the founders and senior leadership team, acting as a trusted point of contact across all things people. It's an opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the business, building strong relationships and having an influence on how a growing company develops its people. You'll be involved across the full employee lifecycle, from advising managers on day-to-day people matters and employee relations through to performance, engagement, recruitment, talent and wider people projects. There's plenty of scope to improve and develop processes as the business grows, so we're looking for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, spotting what needs doing and getting on with it. Being founder-led, the business is entrepreneurial and fast-moving. You'll need to be confident working autonomously, comfortable advising senior stakeholders and able to balance being pragmatic and commercial with doing the right thing for the people in the business. You'll ideally have experience in a generalist HR/People Partner role within an SME or similarly fast-paced environment, with a solid knowledge of UK employment law. They are 2 days a week in a West London office, with parking on site. If you are interested to hear more, 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.

We're looking for an experienced Product Manager with a passion for Dance & Electronic music to join an inspiring independent record label, with a strong global reputation and an impressive roster of established and emerging artists.Working closely with the marketing team, you'll lead creative, data-driven campaigns across multiple electronic music labels, driving streaming, social growth and artist development.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver innovative marketing campaigns for releases and artistsManage artist relationships and ensure campaigns are delivered effectivelyLead creative briefs and manage internal and external creative teamsManage campaign budgets and optimise marketing spendWork closely with social and brand teams to maximise campaign reachAttend events, shoots and studio sessions to capture campaign contentPresent campaign updates to senior management and the wider teamAbout YouPrevious experience in Music Marketing, ideally within a record labelStrong knowledge and passion for Dance & Electronic musicProven experience delivering successful music marketing campaignsExcellent understanding of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, Threads, Discord and TwitchCreative, organised and highly detail-orientedExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsStrong digital/IT skills, including Google WorkspaceBasic Photoshop, Premiere/Final Cut Pro and Excel skills are desirable 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.

Royalties & Participations Accountant - FILM & TVAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Royalties & Participations Accountant to join a growing film and television business.This role will be responsible for managing royalties, participations and contractual revenue-sharing arrangements across an established film and television catalogue, while also helping to develop scalable processes and controls to support future productions.This is an ideal opportunity for royalties professional looking to develop specialist experience within the film and television industry. You'll work with complex commercial agreements, revenue streams, and large datasets, playing a key role in ensuring income is accurately tracked, calculated and reported.Key ResponsibilitiesCatalogue & Participation ManagementManage royalty and participation reporting obligations across an established film and television catalogue.Maintain accurate participation schedules, entitlement records and supporting documentation.Review and reconcile distribution, licensing and sales reports received from distributors and other exploitation partners.Monitor contractual reporting deadlines and ensure all requirements are met accurately and on time.Rights Revenue & ParticipationsTrack revenue generated across multiple exploitation channels, territories and platforms.Calculate royalties, participations and other contractual profit-sharing arrangements.Maintain recoupment schedules and calculate relevant accruals.Investigate variances and discrepancies and ensure calculations are accurate and fully supported.Interpret commercial agreements and translate contractual terms into accurate financial calculations.Process & Systems DevelopmentHelp design and implement standardised royalty and participation processes for future productions.Develop reporting templates, controls and supporting documentation.Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and financial controls.Help establish robust and scalable processes as the business continues to grow.Support month-end and year-end reporting relating to royalties and participations.Assist with accruals, reconciliations and audit requirements.Maintain clear documentation and robust audit trails.Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure accurate reporting.About YouWe're looking for someone who is analytical, commercially aware and highly detail-oriented, with the ability to work confidently with financial data and contractual information.You will ideally have:Royalties experience within Film and TVStrong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.Excellent numerical, analytical and reconciliation skills.A high level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills.The ability to understand commercial agreements and apply contractual terms to financial calculations.A proactive approach to identifying and improving processes.The ability to work independently while building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.Film, television, media or entertainment.Intellectual property or content businesses.Royalties, rights or licensing revenue.Participations or production accounting.Working with contractual reporting requirements.Managing relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.This is a fantastic opportunity to move beyond traditional accounting and develop specialist expertise in royalties and participations within the film and television industry. You'll have exposure to an established content catalogue while also playing an important role in developing the processes and controls that will support future productions. For an ambitious finance professional with strong analytical skills and an interest in film, television and entertainment, this role offers the opportunity to build valuable specialist experience in a growing and commercially focused environment. 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.

Music Catalogue & Royalties ManagerWe are looking for an experienced Music Catalogue & Royalties Manager to join a growing investment business focused on music catalogues and royalty-backed assets. This is a highly specialist role sitting at the intersection of music rights, royalties, finance, operations, and investment. You will play a key role in ensuring that music catalogues can be confidently assessed before investment and that, once acquired or funded, the underlying royalty income is collected accurately, efficiently, and consistently. You will become a key operational link between legal, investment, finance, and operational teams, helping to turn complex global royalty ecosystems into reliable and auditable cash flows.Pre-Deal Diligence & Rights MappingAnalyse music catalogues to determine the rights and income streams that can be securely lent against or acquired, including publishing, neighbouring rights and master rights.Map the complete rights and royalty value chain, identifying writers, publishers, administrators, labels, managers, estates and other third-party claim holders.Establish ownership percentages, territorial splits, mandates and control across relevant rights.Navigate global collection societies, PROs, mechanical rights organisations and neighbouring-rights societies.Confirm registrations, mandates and collection pathways and identify any gaps or potential obstacles.Analyse expected royalty cash flows by source, territory and society, assessing the reliability and collectability of projected income.Stress-test royalty flows and highlight any structural, legal or operational risks that could affect recovery.Produce clear pre-deal diligence reports confirming, or qualifying, the ability to intercept and collect the royalty income underpinning an investment.Post-Deal Royalty Management & ReconciliationReceive, reconcile and interpret royalty statements from collection societies, administrators, labels and other payors.Track actual royalty receipts against investment and cash-flow projections.Investigate variances, shortfalls, unexpected deductions and other discrepancies.Identify and resolve royalty leakage, including misallocated income, unregistered works, incorrect ownership shares, suspended payments and competing claims.Work directly with societies, administrators and other third parties to correct registrations, update mandates and recover missing income.Maintain accurate records of statements, collections, reconciliations and outstanding issues.Provide timely escalation of material royalty, ownership or collection issues to legal, investment and finance stakeholders.Continuously improve processes, controls and data tools to increase the speed, accuracy and scalability of royalty statement processing.We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of the music rights and royalty landscape, combined with excellent analytical and operational skills.You may currently be working in music royalties, rights management, music publishing, catalogue administration, royalty audit, music investment or a related specialist area.You'll ideally have:Strong knowledge of music publishing, master rights and/or neighbouring rights.Music Publishing experience is essentialExperience working with royalty statements and complex royalty data.A good understanding of collection societies, PROs and international royalty collection.Experience investigating discrepancies and tracing royalty income through complex payment structures.Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, with excellent attention to detail.The ability to understand and interpret rights ownership, contractual arrangements and royalty flows.Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with internal and external stakeholders.The ability to work across legal, investment, finance and operational teams.A highly organised approach and the ability to manage multiple catalogues, issues and deadlines simultaneously.A proactive mindset, with the confidence to challenge information and investigate issues until the underlying problem is understood.You will have genuine ownership of the royalty and revenue assurance process, from pre-deal rights diligence through to post-deal collection, while working closely with senior stakeholders across investment, legal and finance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a deep understanding of music royalties who enjoys combining rights, data, finance and problem-solving, this is an opportunity to take that expertise into a highly commercial environment. 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 are currently working with a hugely popular, global entertainment brand who are looking for an experienced EMEA Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across 12-14 countries (excluding the UK) within a large, multinational organisation.This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of payroll professionals while overseeing the delivery of accurate, compliant payroll through outsourced payroll providers. You'll play a key role in driving payroll transformation, process improvements, and ensuring governance, controls and statutory compliance across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.Key responsibilities:Lead, coach and develop a team of Payroll Analysts.Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across multiple EMEA countries.Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and internal stakeholders.Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, reporting and audit readiness.Drive payroll projects, system enhancements and continuous process improvements.Act as the escalation point for complex payroll and vendor issues.Promote best practice, standardisation and operational excellence across the region.About you:Payroll management qualification or equivalent experience.Proven experience managing multi-country EMEA payroll within a large, complex organisation.Strong knowledge of EMEA payroll legislation, compliance and payroll governance.Experience managing outsourced payroll providers.Strong leadership, stakeholder management and change management skills.Exposure to SAP Payroll or similar HRIS/payroll systems is highly desirable. 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.