Cultural Events Manager

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.

Senior Branding / Design Agency Experience EssentialLocation: London - office-basedWe're looking for an experienced Client Director with a strong background in branding, design or creative agencies to join a dynamic London Client Services team.This is a senior agency leadership role, not a generalist Client Director position. You'll need a strong understanding of strategic design and brand development, with experience leading complex creative programmes and building senior relationships with Brand and Marketing Directors.You'll own a portfolio of important client relationships, acting as a trusted strategic advisor while taking responsibility for the quality, commercial performance and growth of your accounts.The role includes:Leading client relationships end to end across strategy, delivery and commercial performance.Building long-term client development plans and identifying opportunities for organic growth.Owning account profitability, budgets and revenue forecasting, with confidence negotiating and scoping commercial proposals.Identifying and converting opportunities within existing accounts and leading small-to-medium new business initiatives.Presenting creative work with confidence, articulating the strategic rationale and guiding clients through key decisions.Partnering closely with Strategy, Creative, Resourcing and Production teams to shape briefs and challenge thinking.Leading complex, multi-market projects, with global brand redesign experience highly desirable.Line-managing and developing junior Client Services team members, providing guidance, feedback and support for their career development.We're looking for someone with gravitas and calm in a fast-paced agency environment. You'll be commercially astute, highly organised and confident navigating complex client relationships and large-scale projects.You'll bring strong emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. You'll be passionate about strategic design and able to bring sound judgement to complex brand and business challenges.You'll ideally have:A proven track record of organic client growth, developing projects into long-term, multi-workstream partnerships.Strong experience managing account P&L, including budget negotiation, profitability and revenue forecasting.Experience leading complex, multi-market creative projects.Credibility and experience building trusted relationships at Brand / Marketing Director level.A genuine interest in strategic design and the judgement to guide clients through it.Strong commercial instincts and exceptional attention to detail.Experience mentoring junior team members and building positive, high-performing teams.This is an opportunity to take ownership of significant client relationships and work on ambitious brand projects alongside a talented, collaborative team.The business is employee-owned, so everyone has a genuine stake in its success. It's a creative environment that values ambitious thinking, strong relationships and high-quality work.Please note: Significant experience within a branding, design or creative agency is essential. Generalist Client Director experience outside the creative sector is unlikely to be suitable for this role. 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 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.