Business Operations Executive - Festival of Creativity

Handle Recruitment are seeking candidates who are passionate about events, marketing, advertising or other areas of media and creativity to join an international festival of creativity in the run up to the 2027 event. The festival is highly reputable and widely regarded in the advertising, brand marketing and creative communications world so this is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to gain invaluable experience within the creative industries!*This is a temporary contract role to start in January 2027 until May/June 2027. Pay is £14.80ph with hybrid working in London*As the Sales Development Representative your responsibilities will include:Researching potential companies using tools like LinkedIn, company websites, and target sectors.Sending personalised emails and engaging with prospects on social media, with the goal of booking exploratory calls with customers.A combination of cold calls and following up on inbound leads from marketing campaigns or website inquiries.Supporting prospective customers with category suggestions and incoming queries.Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of leads and opportunities in real time.Regular catch ups with Head of Awards Growth to align on strategy for customer interaction and to report on customer insights and feedback.Potential - On-site customer service for Award winning delegates and attendees of the awards ceremoniesPotential - On-site logistics and events work for Awards related tasksTo be successful in the role you will have:Customer engagement experience in areas such as telemarketing, market research or client servicesA passion or active interest in creative areas such as marketing, advertising, media or eventsAvailability to begin a temporary role in January and to work full-time hours, with the potential of travelling internationally in JuneAdditional languages beneficial but not necessary Please apply now for a further conversation! 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.

A major film studio has an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to join their Finance Transformation team on an ongoing temporary basis.The business is undertaking a major global SAP S/4HANA implementation, and this role will support data preparation, migration, reconciliations and UAT across multiple regions.You don't need to be a transformation guru to succeed in this role.We're looking for:🔹 ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified🔹 Early post-qualified experience in industry🔹 Strong analytical and reconciliation skills🔹 An interest in finance systems and transformation🔹 Experience with SAP is beneficial but not essentialThis is a great opportunity for an accountant looking to move into finance transformation and systems projects within a leading global media and entertainment 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.

Handle Recruitment is seeking a Junior Brand Partnerships Executive to join a luxury media brand! You'll be working with a dynamic team supporting major consumer brands and agencies across a variety of content-led activations, from social media campaigns to events, all within a fast-paced environment that values drive and responsiveness.In this role you will:Identify and develop new business opportunities within consumer brands and media agenciesSell integrated digital partnerships across multiple channels, including social, display, newsletters, and content activationsBuild and maintain a pipeline through proactive prospecting by phone, email, and networking at industry eventsSupport the development of tailored proposals aligned with client marketing goalsManage the full sales cycle from outreach through to negotiation and closing, supporting long-term relationshipsTo be successful you will have:Previous experience in sales, business development or a commercially focused roleConfidence in prospecting and approaching new clients via phone and emailAn understanding of or interest in digital media, advertising, or brand partnershipsStrong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple prospectsCommercial ambition and resilience, with a genuine desire to develop within the industryPlease apply now for a further conversation! 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 Recruitment is seeking a Senior Brand Partnerships Executive to join a growing luxury media brand! This role offers the chance to develop innovative digital media partnerships within a growing and vibrant business. You'll be instrumental in driving new business, building strong client relationships, and creating creative media solutions for leading consumer brands.In this role you will:Prospect and approach new brands and media agencies to generate partnershipsSell integrated digital campaigns across content, display, social, and newslettersManage the full sales cycle from initial contact to closing dealsDevelop and nurture relationships with clients and agency contactsCollaborate with creative and editorial teams to deliver impactful campaignsTo be successful you will have:Experience in media sales or a relevant commercial environmentA proven track record of generating new business and hitting revenue targetsSolid understanding of digital media solutions such as branded content and social campaignsStrong prospecting, negotiation, and closing skillsConfidence managing multiple opportunities and working proactively with clientsPlease apply now for a further conversation! 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 Recruitment is looking for a proactive, commercially-minded Performance Marketing Executive to join our client's growing sports business. Hybrid | Central London | 3 days in office £30,000-£36,000 depending on experience The Client Our client is a global sports business, co-owned by professional athletes, with a mission to celebrate and elevate triathlon. 2026 marks an exciting new chapter, following the acquisition of Challenge Family and a strategic partnership with World Triathlon. Looking ahead to 2027, they are focused on expanding their global event portfolio, elevating the athlete and fan experience, and growing triathlon as a global sports and entertainment property. You'll be joining a high-performing, values-driven team with leadership experience from UFC, RFU, Uber, Meta, ATP and Formula 1, all focused on building something ambitious. The Role This is a hands-on role focused on managing and optimising paid media across Meta and Google, driving customer acquisition, event participation and revenue across a growing portfolio of sports events and products. Working closely with the Performance Marketing Manager, you'll take increasing ownership of paid media accounts, using performance data to optimise campaigns, test new ideas and improve marketing efficiency. You'll also gain exposure to wider acquisition and lifecycle marketing strategy. Key ResponsibilitiesManage and optimise paid campaigns across Meta and Google Ads.Monitor spend, CPA, ROAS, revenue, new customers and conversions.Analyse performance data and turn insights into clear optimisation actions.Manage campaign budgets and pacing against commercial targets.Support campaign planning and launches across the event portfolio.Test and optimise audiences, creative, messaging and campaign structures.Work with creative and content teams on campaign briefs, assets and ad copy.Produce regular performance reporting, highlighting results, trends and recommendations.Support tracking, measurement and attribution across paid media.Work with the Performance Marketing Manager to improve acquisition funnels and, over time, support retention and lifetime value initiatives.About You2-4 years' experience in paid media, performance marketing or digital acquisition.Hands-on experience across both Meta Ads and Google Ads.Comfortable working with CPA, ROAS, conversion, revenue and other performance metrics.Strong understanding of paid media principles and campaign optimisation.Commercially minded, with an understanding of how paid media drives acquisition and revenue.Experience managing budgets and balancing spend against performance.Highly organised, proactive and confident managing multiple campaigns and priorities.Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to work across creative, content and wider marketing teams.Experience in sports, events, ticketing, travel or another consumer-focused business would be beneficial.Experience with creative testing, copywriting, GA4, Looker Studio, Triple Whale, AI tools, lead generation or advertising tracking and implementation would also be advantageous. The Culture The client is looking for someone who is:Hands-on and accountable: Gets stuck in, takes ownership and wants to make a real impact.Innovative: Curious, adaptable and always looking for ways to improve.Growth-minded: Embraces challenges and looks for opportunities to develop.Collaborative: A positive team player who brings energy and a can-do attitude.BenefitsPrivate health insurance through Vitality.Learning & Development budget.25 days holiday + Christmas break.Enhanced parental leave.Company share option scheme.Complimentary / discounted event entries for employees, friends and family.Free office snacks and drinks, open-water swim credits and more.Apply below today to proceed 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 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.