Senior Brand Partnerships Executive - Luxury Media

We are seeking a senior multidisciplinary Creative Director from an art, design or cultural background to work closely with an established London based artist and lead the creative development and execution of their artistic practice and wider creative ventures.This is a highly unique opportunity to play a central creative role within an ambitious and evolving artistic practice, working across artwork, exhibitions, spatial experiences, film, publications, objects, products, events and visual identity.The role is predominantly studio-based in London, with some travel depending on projects.We are particularly interested in candidates with experience across contemporary art, design, architecture, fashion, film, spatial design, exhibition design, cultural projects or multidisciplinary creative studios. This is not a conventional brand or advertising Creative Director position; we are looking for someone with a strong understanding of art and design who is comfortable working across disciplines and bringing ideas into the physical world.The roleWorking closely with the artist, you will:Develop and shape ideas from initial conversations, sketches and references through to fully realised projects.Lead a broad range of multidisciplinary projects across artwork, exhibitions, immersive experiences, film, publications, visual identities, events, editions, products and merchandise.Translate an evolving artistic vision into clear creative direction while maintaining the spontaneity and experimentation of the creative process.Move comfortably between big-picture creative thinking and hands-on execution.Work confidently across 2D and 3D, including graphic, spatial, physical and moving-image projects.Use drawing and sketching to communicate ideas, concepts and details.Develop and oversee physical objects and products, including sculpture, furniture, jewellery, homewares, editions and prints.Support film and moving-image development through visual research, mood boards, storyboarding and visual experimentation.Develop and maintain a coherent visual identity across the wider practice while allowing individual projects to have their own character.Team leadershipLead and manage a multidisciplinary creative team of permanent staff and freelancers.Set clear expectations, delegate effectively and provide creative direction, feedback and support.Act as the key creative link between the artist, creative team and production teams.Brief and coordinate external designers, fabricators, manufacturers, printers, suppliers and other specialists.Ensure creative ideas and requirements are communicated clearly from concept through to production.Support recruitment, onboarding and development of creative team members and freelancers.Contribute to building an effective and well-structured creative team as the studio grows.Organisation and project managementA particularly important part of the role is bringing structure, clarity and organisation to a highly intuitive and free-flowing creative environment.You will:Turn evolving ideas and conversations into clear briefs, priorities and next steps.Manage multiple projects across different disciplines and stages.Oversee projects from creative development through production and final delivery.Establish effective workflows and systems without making the creative process overly rigid.Maintain highly organised project files, archives, references and creative assets.Manage timelines, resources, quotes and budgets.Anticipate challenges and identify what is needed next.Find practical and creative solutions to keep projects moving.Remain calm, proactive and adaptable when priorities shift or deadlines are tight.Production and realisationOversee the transition from creative development into production.Work closely with fabricators, manufacturers, printers, suppliers and production teams.Have a strong understanding of materials, fabrication methods and technical requirements.Communicate effectively with production partners and specialist makers.Balance creative ambition with practical, technical and budgetary considerations.Maintain creative intent, quality and attention to detail through to final delivery.We are looking for someone with significant experience working across art and design, rather than a purely commercial or advertising background.You will ideally have:A strong background in contemporary art, design, architecture, fashion, film, spatial design or another multidisciplinary creative field.A substantial portfolio demonstrating work across different mediums and formats.Excellent visual and conceptual thinking.Strong drawing, sketching and visual communication skills.Experience taking ambitious creative ideas through to physical or final realisation.Experience working with fabricators, manufacturers, printers and other production partners.Experience managing creative teams and external collaborators.Excellent organisational and project management skills.Exceptional attention to detail and high standards of execution.The ability to work closely with an artist or creative founder and interpret an evolving creative vision.The confidence to develop, refine and challenge ideas while remaining highly collaborative.The ability to move between conceptual thinking, creative direction and practical delivery.A calm, practical and solutions-oriented approach.The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.The successful candidate will be someone who is equally comfortable:Discussing an idea with an artistMaking a sketchDeveloping a visual directionCreating a briefWorking with a designer or creative collaboratorBriefing a fabricator or manufacturerReviewing a prototypeSolving a production problemManaging the next stage of a projectThis is a rare opportunity to work closely with an artist at the centre of a diverse and expanding creative practice, with the chance to shape projects across art, design, film, objects, exhibitions and wider creative ventures.The role is predominantly based in the studio in London, with some travel depending on the needs of the work.Start date: ASAPTo apply, please submit a CV and portfolio, along with a brief introduction outlining your experience and interest in the 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.

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.

We're looking for an experienced Channel Strategy Manager to join a leading global business within the music and digital entertainment space on a 3-4 month temporary basis.This is a hands-on role managing a portfolio of priority YouTube channels, working closely with artists, labels and internal teams to drive channel growth, engagement and revenue.Key responsibilitiesManage relationships across an assigned portfolio of YouTube channels and act as a key point of contact for clients and partnersDevelop and implement YouTube channel strategies to maximise growth, reach, retention and revenueAnalyse channel and video performance, including audience trends, demographics and CPMCarry out channel audits and provide actionable recommendations for optimisationSupport content programming, optimisation, reporting, marketing and troubleshootingWork closely with internal teams on campaigns and platform-specific initiativesProvide strategic advice and YouTube best practice recommendations to clientsMaintain accurate channel and performance data across internal systems and YouTube CMSAbout you3+ years' experience in digital video, including hands-on YouTube channel management and optimisationAvailability Immediately - no notice periodStrong understanding of YouTube strategy, analytics and the wider digital ecosystemExperience managing client or partner relationshipsHighly analytical, organised and comfortable working with dataExcellent communication and presentation skillsCreative, proactive and confident working independentlyStrong interest in and knowledge of musicExperience with YouTube CMS and tools such as Google Workspace and Microsoft OfficeExperience with video/creative software such as Premiere, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro or After Effects would be beneficialThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced YouTube Channel Manager, YouTube Strategist or Digital Video Manager looking to take on a strategic, client-facing role within the music and entertainment industry. 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.

I'm currently partnering with a high-growth, globally recognised consumer brand to recruit an FP&A Manager on a fixed-term basis.This is a high-impact role sitting at Group level, partnering with senior leadership and international finance teams to drive planning, forecasting and performance reporting across a rapidly scaling global business.What you'll be doing:Lead Group budgeting, forecasting and long-range planningOwn monthly Executive/Board reporting and financial storytellingProvide insight into performance, risks, opportunities and key business driversPartner with regional and functional finance teams globallySupport senior stakeholders with modelling, scenario analysis and decision supportDrive improvements across FP&A processes, reporting and planning systemsHelp enhance automation, data quality and reporting efficiency What I'm looking for:ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifiedStrong FP&A experience within a global/multinational environmentProven budgeting, forecasting and 3-year planning experienceExcellent financial modelling and Excel skillsExperience producing senior/Board-level reportingStrong commercial and analytical mindsetConfident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skillsAnaplan experience would be advantageous 📍 London | Hybrid 📅 12-month fixed-term contractA great opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional to join a fast-paced, international business and make a genuine impact at Group level.Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are currently working on brilliant opportunity for a highly creative Content Creator to join an established luxury lifestyle media brand in London, with the freedom to develop bold ideas, create standout content and play a major role in shaping the brand's next chapter across social.This is a creatively led role for someone who loves coming up with ideas, developing concepts and bringing them to life. You'll be involved across the full creative process, from the initial idea and treatment through to production, filming, editing and publishing.You'll have a strong instinct for what makes content interesting, entertaining and culturally relevant, with the ability to turn ideas into compelling social-first content across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts.You'll generate and develop creative concepts for social, editorial and commercial content, working from a blank page as well as responding to briefs. You'll help shape the look, feel, format and execution of content, while making sure ideas are appropriate for the platform and audience.You'll take an active role in production, including planning shoots, scripting, filming, directing contributors or talent, capturing content on location and overseeing the edit. You should be comfortable picking up a camera or phone and getting stuck into production when required.You'll create short-form video content from concept through to final delivery, with a strong understanding of framing, lighting, sound, pacing and storytelling. Experience with tools such as CapCut, InShot or Premiere Pro is expected.The role also involves being comfortable on camera when required. You may present social content, conduct interviews, host features, participate in street-style formats or act as the face of creative concepts.You'll stay close to culture and social trends, spotting emerging formats, conversations, talent, creators and opportunities that can be turned into original content. You'll understand how to make an idea feel native to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube rather than simply repurposing the same content across platforms.Alongside the creative side, you'll use performance data to understand what audiences respond to and refine future content. You'll be comfortable looking at metrics such as watch time, retention, engagement, shares and reach, using those insights to inform rather than dictate the creative process.You'll also work on branded and commercial projects, interpreting client briefs and developing content that meets commercial objectives without losing its creative edge or feeling disconnected from the wider brand.You'll collaborate closely with editorial, commercial and wider creative teams, contributing ideas from the early stages of a project and helping turn them into strong, polished final content.We're looking for someone with 3+ years' experience in content creation, social content or digital media, with a portfolio that demonstrates strong creative thinking and high-quality execution.You should have a natural eye for storytelling and visual content, be confident developing ideas independently and be able to take a concept from a rough thought through to a finished piece of content.Production experience is important, particularly filming and editing social-first video. Experience with mobile cinematography, lighting, sound and basic production planning would be valuable.You should also have a strong understanding of social platforms, particularly TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts, and know how creative choices can influence audience behaviour and performance.Experience with interviews, talent, influencers, creators, partnerships or commercial productions would be beneficial.Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is ideas-led, visually curious and genuinely excited by making things - someone who notices interesting people, places, stories, trends and cultural moments and instinctively thinks, there's a piece of content here.You must be London-based and comfortable working across London for shoots, interviews, events and location-based content. This is a hands-on role and requires regular in-person collaboration, production and filming.The role is full-time and primarily London-based, with occasional evening and weekend work depending on shoots, events and content opportunities.Please submit your CV and portfolio, including examples of creative concepts, social-first video, production work and any content you have presented or appeared in. 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.