Accounts Payable Specialist - Retail

We are seeking an experienced Procurement & Contracts Manager to join our client on an initial 4-month contract, with potential for extension.The role will provide cover for a senior team member and support a range of procurement and commercial activities as part of a significant business transformation programme.A key focus of the role will be managing procurement projects and supporting the implementation of a new procurement and contract management system. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in negotiating and drafting contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs), as well as managing strategic supplier agreements and delivering effective commercial outcomes.Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, as the role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across the business while contributing to a major transformation programme.ResponsibilitiesManage commercial relationships with strategic suppliers, including contract change notices, SOWs, and regular service and commercial review meetings.Drive cost savings through contract renewals and portfolio initiatives, contributing to procurement savings targets and providing commercial support to stakeholders.Lead end-to-end tender processes, including supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation and contracting.Support the testing, implementation and roll-out of a new procurement and contract management system.Provide procurement, commercial and programme support across a range of projects and initiatives.Identify and manage commercial risks, ensuring contracts and supplier relationships deliver value for money.Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, suppliers and legal teams to ensure effective contract execution and management.Knowledge & SkillsSolid experience working as a Procurement Manager or in a comparable procurement and commercial role.Experience delivering procurement and commercial projects.CIPS qualified or currently working towards a relevant qualification.Strong contract management experience, including supplier commercial management, contract performance analysis, end-to-end contract and supplier management, and commercial risk management.Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver value-for-money commercial solutions.Proven negotiation skills, with an understanding of supplier management and the ability to assess commercial trade-offs when making decisions.Extensive contracting experience, particularly working with legal teams to negotiate and execute agreements and Statements of Work (SOWs).Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver effectively within a fast-paced environment. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you ready to turn iconic TV/Film content into real-world pop culture moments and products that become must-have items amongst the worlds biggest titles and fandoms ?We are partnering with one of the world's leading entertainment streaming platforms to find an exceptional Retail Marketing Manager (Hardlines) to lead omni-channel retail and licensee campaigns across the UK.The RoleYou will drive retail brand and marketing strategies that transform hit entertainment titles into lasting global franchises. From mass retailers to speciality accounts and e-commerce, you will shape the retail marketing mix (in-store, digital, influencer, and social commerce) to build maximum buzz and drive product sales.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute high-impact, omni-channel retail marketing campaigns with key UK retail partners and licensees.Lead marketing initiatives across Hardlines categories (toys, collectibles, home goods, etc.).Define digital, social, and in-store strategy (influencer partnerships, display, SEO, sponsored products).Collaborate cross-functionally with global studio teams, creative agencies, and retail buyers to champion innovative, out-of-the-box concepts.Manage retail marketing budgets and end-to-end campaign execution in a fast-paced environment.What We're Looking For8+ years of marketing experience within consumer products, studio, or retail-related industries.Deep expertise in Hardlines categories and strong knowledge of the UK licensing and retail landscape.Proven track record in omni-channel campaign execution (mass, speciality, and e-commerce).Strong background in digital/social strategy and integrated marketing.Exceptional project management skills with the ability to thrive in a high-speed, agile culture.Please note this is a 12 month temp contract to start asap. If you are available immediately or with a short notice period and tick all the above boxes then hit that apply now button to switch up your next amazing job opportunity 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.

Location: London, full time in office Travel: UK and overseas Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 We're looking for a Content & Personal Brand Manager to help build the profile of a growing business operating across cyber security and IT solutions.This is a hands-on role with a clear commercial focus. You'll be responsible for creating content that gets the right people paying attention, builds trust and credibility, starts conversations and ultimately generates B2B leads.The target market is primarily SMEs, with a focus on business owners, founders and senior decision-makers. The challenge is taking what can be a complex or technical subject and turning it into content that is interesting, relevant and easy to understand for businesses.You'll own the content journey from strategy and ideas through to filming, editing, publishing, testing and measuring results.What you'll be doingDeveloping the content strategy and personal-brand positioningBuilding a full-funnel B2B content strategy, from awareness and credibility through to lead generationCreating content that positions the business as a trusted voice across cyber security and IT solutionsDeveloping content specifically for SMEs, business owners and senior decision-makersWorking closely with senior leadership to turn their knowledge, opinions and experience into engaging contentComing up with ideas and identifying opportunities for relevant, timely contentFilming and directing senior people confidently and naturallyFilming, editing and producing video content yourselfCreating short-form video for LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and FacebookDeveloping YouTube concepts, titles and thumbnails, with a focus on watch time and retentionWriting LinkedIn posts, thought leadership and other social contentRepurposing longer-form content and video into multiple formatsManaging publishing and community engagementTesting hooks, formats, topics and posting times to understand what drives resultsWorking closely with sales to turn content and engagement into genuine conversationsTracking reach, watch time, engagement, leads, enquiries and opportunitiesUsing performance data to continually improve the content strategyTravelling across the UK and overseas to capture content at events, client meetings and other relevant opportunities What we're looking forB2B experience is essential, ideally within a service-led business.Most importantly, we're looking for someone who can demonstrate that they've used content to generate B2B leads and commercial opportunities before.You'll ideally have:A proven track record of B2B lead generation through contentClear examples of content or personal-brand activity that has generated leads, meetings, sales conversations or opportunitiesA strong understanding of the full B2B sales funnelExperience marketing a service or solution rather than simply a transactional productExperience building a personal brand for a founder, CEO or senior business leaderStrong LinkedIn experience, particularly around thought leadership and lead generationExcellent copywriting and storytelling skillsStrong filming, video production and editing skillsConfidence getting senior people on camera and making content feel authenticExperience creating short-form video across multiple platformsYouTube experience, including an understanding of click-through, watch time and retentionA test-and-learn mindset - happy to try new ideas, look at the data and adaptA commercial mindset - you understand that views and followers are useful, but leads and opportunities are the real measureAn interest in, or willingness to quickly learn about, cyber security and IT solutionsFlexibility to travel across the UK and internationally to capture content The personWe're looking for someone who is creative, commercially minded and genuinely hands-on.Someone who can spot a good story, turn it into an idea, get a senior person in front of the camera, film it, edit it, publish it - and then look at whether it actually generated anything.You'll need to be comfortable working in a specialist industry and finding ways to make cyber security and IT solutions interesting and relevant to an SME audience.You won't be waiting for a detailed brief every week. We want someone who brings ideas, challenges what's being done and sees opportunities to create content around what's happening in the business and the wider industry.What success looks likeThe aim is simple: build the profile, build trust and generate business.Success will be measured through:Growing visibility within the SME marketBuilding a strong and credible voice across cyber security and ITCreating consistent, high-quality contentIncreasing meaningful engagement with the right audienceGenerating qualified B2B leadsCreating new sales conversations and opportunitiesSupporting the wider sales funnelDemonstrating a measurable contribution to pipelineIf you know how to create great B2B content, build a personal brand and turn attention into genuine commercial opportunities, we'd like 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.