The OpportunityHandle is supporting a fast-growing live music and entertainment company with their search for a Marketing Lead to join the team on a 12-month fix-term contract.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, commercially minded marketing professional to take ownership of a high-volume marketing operation, overseeing campaigns across an extensive portfolio of live music concerts and productions in the UK and internationally.This Marketing Lead is about more than simply maintaining an existing marketing function.The business has experienced significant growth, and its marketing processes and systems have evolved organically alongside that expansion. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping to bring greater structure, consistency and scalability to the function, whilst continuing to deliver an ambitious programme of campaigns and commercial results.You will at first work alongside the current Marketing Director to understand and document how the function operates, before taking responsibility for leading it throughout a maternity cover period. Key ResponsibilitiesLead marketing strategy and delivery across a diverse portfolio of UK and international live music events, concerts and productions.Monitor ticket sales, campaign performance and commercial data to identify priorities, opportunities and areas requiring intervention.Develop and implement results-driven marketing strategies across paid advertising, organic social media, email, PR and grassroots activity.Manage, motivate and support the internal Marketing Assistant, providing clear direction and effective leadership.Oversee the external marketing agency, reviewing and approving campaign strategies, creative approaches and ongoing activity.Review and approve email marketing strategies developed by the agency, whilst creating targeted standalone campaigns where required.Oversee digital, social media, email, website and PR activity, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across all channels.Work closely with partner venues to develop and deliver effective local marketing campaigns that drive ticket sales.Manage marketing budgets, monitor return on investment and ensure resources are allocated effectively.Regularly attend live music events, concerts and productions to capture engaging content for social media and email marketing channels.Identify opportunities to improve campaign performance, audience engagement and ticket sales.Introduce practical improvements that support greater efficiency, consistency across the marketing function.About YouWe are looking for a driven, creative and highly organised marketing professional who combines commercial thinking with strong operational capability.You will be someone who enjoys taking ownership, making decisions and constructively challenging existing ways of working. Equally, you will be an inspiring and supportive leader who knows how to get the best from internal teams, agencies and external partners.You will ideally bring:Significant marketing experience, ideally with direct responsibility for commercial performance.Experience managing a high volume of simultaneous campaigns, products, locations or events.A strong understanding of marketing processes, workflows and operational improvement.Strong digital marketing knowledge across paid social, organic social, email marketing and websites.Confidence interpreting sales and campaign data and translating insights into actionable decisions.Experience managing budgets and measuring marketing return on investment.Excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills.The confidence to take ownership and make decisions in a fast-moving environment.A creative mindset, with the ability to develop new ideas and explore different approaches.Experience within live music, concerts, live entertainment, events, theatre, touring or ticketing would be particularly advantageous.The role is predominantly remote, with regular travel to events and occasional in-person meetings with the Marketing Director, who is based in the North West of England. The successful candidate should therefore be comfortable with occasional travel to the region as required.If you are an experienced marketing professional looking for a role that combines commercial responsibility, creative opportunity and operational development, please apply. 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 well-established international entertainment business is looking for a hands-on HR Business Partner maternity cover, to start in January.This is a broad, generalist role supporting around 100 employees across a varied and creative business, working closely with the Head of HR and partnering with managers across the organisation. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the day-to-day, building trusted relationships and getting involved in everything from employee relations and recruitment through to wider people initiatives.There's also plenty of opportunity to get involved beyond the day-to-day, supporting organisational design, DE&I initiatives, group reporting and wider HR projects. You'll play an active role in raising the profile of the HR function, promoting training and benefits, and contributing to company-wide communications and town halls.The ideal candidate will be an all-rounder with at least four years' HR experience, solid employee relations knowledge and a good understanding of current employment legislation. Someone who is confident working with stakeholders at all levels, naturally builds rapport and can balance discretion with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.The role is due to start in January, so would be an ideal fit for somebody finishing an FTC this year!Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're working with a growing theatre company, looking for a Senior Finance Manager to lead the Production Finance function and support a busy portfolio of live productions. This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for a team of four, combining production accounting, technical accounting, tax, cash flow and stakeholder management. Responsibilities: Oversee weekly production reporting, providing General Managers with a clear view of pre-production costs, running profits and show-by-show performanceLead and manage a team of 3 production Finance professionals, ensuring timely and accurate production accountsOversee monthly management accounts, group reporting and production profit forecastsManage and oversee production, group, SPV and investor cash flow forecasting and reportingEnsure appropriate technical accounting treatment is applied across productions, including consolidation, equity accounting and level of control considerationsOversee taxation and compliance requirements across productions, including Theatre Tax Relief and other relevant production tax mattersEnsure statutory accounts and tax returns are completed accurately and on timeAct as a key point of contact for the annual audit, working closely with auditors and senior finance stakeholdersReview weekly payment runs and work closely with purchase ledger and payroll teams to ensure effective transactional processingContribute to budgeting and reforecasting processes, maintaining accurate show-by-show profit forecastsIdentify and lead process improvement initiatives, making effective use of existing and new finance systemsProvide technical accounting and tax advice to the Productions team and wider business Requirements:ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountantStrong experience within live entertainment, theatre or production financeProven experience in production accounting, ideally across multiple live productionsStrong understanding of the technical accounting, taxation and compliance requirements relevant to live productions, including Theatre Tax ReliefPrevious line management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a teamComfortable managing multiple priorities and delivering accurate work to tight deadlinesExperience of process improvement and finance systems, with a track record of improving processes and ways of workingStrong Excel and financial reporting skills 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.

Accounts Assistant - Creative SectorLocation: LondonThe OpportunityWe are working with a well-established and highly regarded business within the creative sector who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team.Working closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Director, this is a great opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to develop their skills, gain exposure across a varied finance function and learn from an experienced team.Key ResponsibilitiesPurchase LedgerObtain approvals for operational expenditure across the group.Process, code and post purchase invoices.Review and maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring accuracy.Manage supplier queries, invoices and outstanding payments.Review and process employee expenses.Manage petty cash and cash advances.Prepare accruals and prepayments.Payments & BankingPrepare payment reports and supplier payment runs.Arrange payments individually and via BACS.Reconcile bank accounts and allocate payments and receipts.Support month-end payment processes.Calculate and post relevant interest and adjustments.Credit CardsLiaise with staff to ensure credit card submissions are completed on time.Review expenditure and supporting documentation.Check receipts, coding and VAT treatment.Follow up on missing receipts and resolve queries.Highlight any issues to the Finance Manager.Prepare expenditure analysis and reporting.About YouWe're looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and keen to develop their finance career. Previous experience within an accounts payable or finance environment would be beneficial, along with good Excel and communication skills.AAT/ACCA/CIMA Study support is on offer!This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive finance team and gain broad exposure across purchase ledger, payments, banking and expenses. 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.

Assistant Manager - MEDIA / TV / FILMLocation: London Experience: ACA/ACCA Qualified | 1-2 Years Post QualifiedThe OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Manager to join a growing finance team, supporting a varied portfolio of businesses, entrepreneurs, and clients across the creative and entertainment industries. This is a hands-on role offering a strong mix of accounting, tax, client management, and team leadership, with the opportunity to work closely with Managers and Partners while developing your career.The RoleYou will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, providing a high-quality accounting and tax service while supporting more junior members of the team.Your responsibilities will include:Reviewing sole trader accounts and statutory accounts under FRS 105.Preparing personal and corporation tax returns.Managing MTD and quarterly VAT returns.Preparing capital gains tax computations.Supporting overseas tax compliance and residency reviews.Assisting with business management services for clients.Providing technical accounting and tax support to Managers and Partners.Acting as a key point of contact for clients and third parties.Managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are met.Reviewing WIP, budgets and billing across your portfolio.Mentoring and supporting junior team members.Contributing to process improvements and maintaining high standards of client service.About YouYou will be ACA or ACCA qualified, with previous experience at Accounts Senior level and ideally 1-2 years' post-qualified experience.You'll need strong technical accounting and tax knowledge, excellent communication skills and the confidence to build effective relationships with clients. The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and support junior colleagues is essential.Desirable ExperienceCCH Accounts ProductionPersonal taxXeroExperience within the entertainment, media 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.

We're looking for a talented Mid-Weight Designer to join a fast-growing international sports organisation.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised sports brand and work across a diverse range of creative projects, including social media assets, key-art posters, live event collateral, and wider branding projects. You'll be joining a passionate, collaborative, fast-paced team where creativity and attention to detail is key.If you have a passion for sports and are looking to take your design career to the next level, this could be the role for you!Key Responsibilities:Designing engaging creative assets for social media, digital marketing, print, key-art, and live eventsProducing polished, production-ready artwork across digital, print and broadcast assetsCreating and adapting campaign creative across multiple platforms, formats and specificationsMaintaining strong and consistent brand application across all creative outputsHelping develop templates and design systems to improve efficiency, consistency and scalabilityContributing creative ideas to campaigns while ensuring exceptional execution and attention to detailKey Requirements: Around 4+ years' graphic design experience within a fast-paced agency, brand, or startup environmentA strong portfolio demonstrating digital-first design and social campaigns across multiple channelsAdvanced Adobe Creative Suite skills (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign); After Effects experience is highly desirableExcellent typography, layout and production skills across digital and print formatsExperience working within sport, entertainment, media or consumer brands would be advantageousPlease note:This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the London officeApplicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not availableCandidates must apply with a portfolio showcasing their design experience 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 talented Midweight Video Editor to join a fast-growing international sports organisation.This is an incredible opportunity to create engaging content for a globally recognised sports brand, working across social-first content, YouTube, broadcast features, paid media, event content, brand campaigns, and commercial partnerships. You'll be joining a collaborative, fast-paced creative team where strong storytelling, creativity, and high-quality content is key.You'll own projects from brief through to final delivery, working across everything from short-form social content and reels, to long-form documentaries, promotional films and broadcast assets.Key Responsibilities:Editing short & long-form content for social media, YouTube, digital marketing, broadcast, and live eventsCrafting engaging stories through strong pacing, narrative structure, and sound designCreating platform-specific edits across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other digital channelsProducing motion graphics, captions, and graphics using existing templatesRepurposing content across multiple formats, aspect ratios and audiencesWorking closely with producers, designers, and marketing teams to develop creative concepts and deliver high-quality contentCreating sizzle reels, promotional videos, B-roll packages, and branded content for partners and commercial campaignsTesting creative approaches and using performance insights to help optimise contentKey Requirements: Around 4 + years' experience editing video content within a fast-paced agency, production company, sports, media, or brand environmentAn outstanding showreel demonstrating social-first content, YouTube, branded content and campaign editingAdvanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and After EffectsExcellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesExperience working within sport, entertainment, or consumer brands would be highly advantageousPlease note:This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the London officeApplicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not availableCandidates must include a showreel / portfolio link on their 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.