International Payroll Manager | Multi-Country Payroll | UK & EuropeHandle are partnering with a leading international retail and lifestyle brand to recruit an experienced International Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across the UK, Europe and selected international markets.This is a key leadership role, reporting to the Director of Accounting, with responsibility for ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll across 14 countries, with scope to expand as the business grows.The opportunity:Lead end-to-end international payroll operations.Manage and develop a team of payroll professionals.Oversee outsourced payroll providers, service delivery and compliance.Own payroll reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, and audit requirements.Partner closely with HR, Finance and global stakeholders.Drive automation, process improvement, controls and support international expansion. What we're looking for:Proven experience leading payroll across multiple countries, ideally within retail, consumer goods or a multinational business.Strong knowledge of UK and European payroll legislation, employment taxes, pensions and statutory reporting.Experience managing third-party payroll providers and HR/payroll systems.Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and analytical skills.Advanced Excel skills; CIPP qualification desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on payroll leader who enjoys operating in a complex international environment and shaping scalable, efficient payroll processes.📩 Interested, or know someone who could be a great fit? Please get in touch for a confidential 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.

Executive Assistant - EMEA Marketing PartnershipsEntertainment & Streaming | London | Temporary ContractSalary: £250-£300 per day, depending on experienceDuration: 15 October 2026 - 1 March 2027 Location: London, office-basedWe are seeking an experienced, proactive Executive Assistant to support three Directors within the EMEA Marketing Partnerships team of a leading global entertainment and streaming business.This is an exciting opportunity for an EA with experience in marketing and advertising industries to join a globally recognised business at the forefront of entertainment. Supporting senior leaders across London, Paris and Madrid, you will play a key role in keeping the team organised, connected and operating efficiently across multiple markets and time zones.The RoleWorking closely with three Directors, you will provide high-level administrative and organisational support, managing competing priorities and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations across the wider EMEA team.Your responsibilities will include:Proactively managing complex calendars for multiple senior leaders, balancing competing priorities and coordinating meetings across different time zones.Organising and confirming large cross-functional meetings with internal and external stakeholders.Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements.Organising team events, offsites and training sessions.Managing expenses, purchase orders and financial administration.Circulating NDAs and contracts, maintaining distribution lists and keeping team documents up to date.Acting as a trusted point of contact for the Directors, anticipating their needs and communicating confidently with stakeholders at all levels.Building strong relationships with colleagues across EMEA and international teams, including North America, LATAM and APAC.Identifying opportunities to improve processes, streamline administration and make the wider team more efficient.About YouYou will be an experienced EA or senior administrative professional who enjoys working in a busy, international environment where priorities can change quickly. You will be confident supporting multiple senior stakeholders, using your initiative to stay ahead of deadlines and keep everything running smoothly.Ideally, you will have:At least three years' experience providing EA or administrative support to Directors or senior leadership.Previous experience within marketing, advertising, media, entertainment or a creative business environment.Experience working with international teams and coordinating meetings across multiple time zones.Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence liaising with internal and external stakeholders.A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to exercise sound judgement independently.Excellent Google Workspace skills and confidence using online tools.An interest in AI-enabled tools and how emerging technology can improve administrative processes.The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.The OpportunityThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised entertainment business, supporting senior leaders within an international marketing partnerships function. The role would suit someone who thrives on variety, enjoys bringing structure to a busy team and takes pride in delivering exceptional support.If you are an organised, commercially aware EA with a background in marketing or advertising and enjoy working in a fast-paced, international environment, we would love 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.

Payroll Team Lead | UK & International Payroll Handle are partnering with a leading international retail business to recruit an experienced Payroll Team Lead to oversee UK payroll operations within a growing, multi-country organisation.This is a hands-on leadership role, managing a small payroll team and overseeing outsourced payroll delivery for approximately 4,000 employees. You'll work closely with HR, Finance, Technology and external providers to ensure accurate, compliant and efficient payroll operations.The role:Lead end-to-end UK payroll delivery, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Manage, coach and develop a team of two payroll professionals.Own relationships with outsourced payroll providers, monitoring service levels and driving improvements.Support payroll transformation, systems enhancements and new country implementations.Oversee payroll reconciliations, pensions, audits and statutory reporting.Drive automation, process optimisation and strong governance across payroll operations. What we're looking for:Significant payroll leadership experience within a fast-paced, international business.Strong knowledge of UK and European payroll legislation.Proven experience managing outsourced payroll providers and developing teams.Confident working with HRIS, payroll and ERP systems.Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.CIPP qualification is preferredExcellent analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to combine team leadership, technical expertise and continuous improvement within a growing international business.📩 Interested, or know someone who could be a great fit? Get in touch for a confidential 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 are currently recruiting for an Interim Payroll Administrator with a rapidly growing international retailer. The business is expanding quickly, with significant growth planned, and the Payroll team is growing to support that expansion across UK & EMEA.This is a varied role for someone who enjoys working with data, solving queries and making sure the detail behind payroll is accurate and under control. Importantly, this isn't a role where you'll physically run the payroll. The roleYou'll support the wider Payroll function across a range of administrative, data and vendor-related activities.Key responsibilities:Check and validate payroll dataMaintain and update employee recordsManage the payroll inbox and respond to queriesInvestigate discrepancies and follow up on issuesMaintain payroll and vendor recordsLiaise with outsourced payroll providersSupport payroll audits and data requestsComplete payroll checks and reconciliationsSupport joiners, leavers and employee changesWork across UK & EMEA payroll activityAssist with process improvements and wider payroll projects What we're looking for:1-2+ years' payroll experienceGood understanding of payroll administration and dataStrong attention to detail and accuracyComfortable working with Excel and large amounts of dataExperience managing queries or a busy inboxConfident communicating with internal teams and external vendorsOrganised and able to manage competing prioritiesProactive approach to investigating and resolving issuesComfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly changing environmentExperience with outsourced payroll providers and/or EMEA payroll would be a bonus This would suit someone who wants to develop their payroll career, gain international exposure and work in a business that is growing quickly. 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.

Currently working with a leading global entertainment company, looking for a Content Retoucher to join their international creative team on an initial 12-month contract.This is a specialist, hands-on role for a retoucher who takes genuine pride in the craft of finishing. The ideal candidate will confidently take an approved composition and transform it into pixel-perfect, production-ready artwork.Working closely with Content Designers and Art Directors, you'll be the final creative pair of hands on many assets before they move into production & publishing.Please note, candidates must be based within a commutable distance to London, otherwise you will not be considered. Every applicant must also provide a portfolio link alongside their application. Key Responsibilities:Taking approved compositions through to fully finished, on-platform-ready artworkDelivering high-end retouching across skin, wardrobe, environments and detailed image cleanupCreating seamless composites from multiple sources, including unit photography, episodic stills, and layered PSDsManaging technically complex imagery, while maintaining consistent lighting, perspective, tone, and visual qualityApplying precise colour correction and grading to ensure consistency across a title's artworkWorking across multiple assets and titles simultaneously, managing priorities independently against tight deadlinesPartnering closely with Content Designers and Art Directors to understand creative intent and proactively resolve technical challengesKey Requirements:6+ years' professional experience as a Retoucher within a high-end environment, ideally within entertainment, editorial, advertising, publishing or streamingA genuine passion for image craft and an exceptional eye for detailExpert-level Adobe Photoshop skills, including advanced retouching, masking, and compositingExtensive experience working with layered PSDs, raw stills and mixed-resolution source materialStrong understanding of production-ready artwork, formats and templatesExperience working at pace and delivering to demanding deadlines without compromising qualityFamiliarity with entertainment, streaming or on-platform asset specifications would be a strong bonus 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 looking for an experienced Senior Visual Creative / Concept Artist / Designer to work closely with an established artist and lead the creative development and execution of their artistic practice and wider creative ventures.The role is highly multidisciplinary, spanning artwork, design, film, exhibitions, publications, products, objects, events, spatial experiences and visual identity. Working closely with the artist, you will develop ideas and translate an evolving artistic vision into fully realised creative projects, from initial concept through to final execution.This is a senior, hands-on position for someone who can move between big creative ideas and the detail of making them happen. You will be expected to generate and develop visual ideas, sketch and communicate concepts, create visualisations and renders, oversee 2D and 3D assets, and help take ambitious ideas through to production.A particularly important part of the role is strong drawing and sketching ability. The successful candidate should be able to quickly explore and communicate ideas visually, using drawing as an active part of the creative process. This is a key requirement and will be an important part of the portfolio assessment.The role also involves bringing structure, clarity and organisation to a highly intuitive and evolving creative environment, while maintaining the spontaneity and experimentation of the work.You will:Develop ideas from initial conversations, references and sketches through to fully realised projects.Generate and develop strong visual concepts and creative directions.Use drawing and sketching to explore and communicate ideas and details.Create concept artwork, visualisations, moodboards, presentations and visual renders.Lead multidisciplinary projects across artwork, exhibitions, spatial experiences, film, publications, visual identity, events, editions, products and merchandise.Work confidently across 2D and 3D, including graphic, spatial, physical and moving-image projects.Oversee physical objects and products, including sculpture, furniture, jewellery, homewares, editions and prints.Oversee 3D assets, working with 3D artists and external specialists where required.Support film and moving-image development through visual research, storyboarding and visual experimentation.Develop and maintain a coherent visual identity across the wider practice.Move comfortably between concept development, visual design, art direction and production.You will also lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of permanent staff and freelancers, providing creative direction while remaining hands-on.This will include:Managing workloads, delegation, feedback and creative development.Acting as the key creative link between the artist, creative team and production teams.Briefing and coordinating external designers, fabricators, manufacturers, printers and other specialists.Overseeing creative workflow, deliverables and quality.Supporting the development of the creative team and freelance network.A key part of the role is bringing structure and organisation to a fast-moving creative environment. You will:Turn evolving ideas into clear briefs, priorities and next steps.Create timelines and manage workflow across multiple projects.Manage competing priorities and keep projects moving.Oversee projects from creative development through production and final delivery.Maintain organised project files, archives, references and creative assets.Anticipate challenges and find practical, creative solutions.Remain calm, proactive and adaptable when priorities shift or deadlines are tight.You will oversee the transition from creative development into production, working with fabricators, manufacturers, printers, suppliers and production teams. You should have a good understanding of materials, fabrication methods and technical requirements, and be able to balance creative ambition with practical and budgetary considerations.We are looking for someone with significant experience 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 or exhibition design, cultural projects or multidisciplinary creative studios.A substantial portfolio demonstrating strong visual and conceptual work.Excellent drawing and sketching skills, particularly when developing initial creative ideas.A strong visual imagination and the ability to turn loose ideas or references into compelling concepts.Experience creating concept artwork, visualisations, renders, moodboards and presentations.Experience taking ambitious creative ideas through to physical or final realisation.Strong 2D and 3D visual understanding, including experience overseeing 3D assets.Fluency in key creative software.Experience managing creative teams, freelancers and external collaborators.Excellent organisational and project management skills, including timelines, workflow and prioritisation.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.A calm, practical and solutions-oriented approach.A hands-on attitude and the confidence to make, develop and refine work yourself.The successful candidate will be equally comfortable discussing an idea with an artist, picking up a pencil to sketch it, developing a visual direction, creating a render, briefing a designer or fabricator, reviewing a prototype, solving a production problem and managing the next stage of the project.The role requires calm, precision, creativity and quick thinking, with the ability to adapt as ideas develop and priorities shift.Above all, we are looking for someone who can see an idea, draw it, develop it, visualise it, communicate it and help make it real.The role is predominantly studio-based in London, with some travel depending on the needs of the work.Bonus: Mandarin speaking would be highly advantageous.Start date: ASAP 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 currently recruiting for a Digital & Social Media Manager to join a leading independent sports and marketing agency based in London.The agency works with a range of high-profile international clients across sport, entertainment and wider consumer brands, delivering creative, digital and social campaigns across global markets.This role will predominantly support a client based in the Middle East, so experience working with Middle Eastern clients, audiences and cultures is essential.The successful candidate will bring strong digital and social media expertise, alongside a genuine understanding of the region. You'll support the development and delivery of digital and social strategies, content plans and campaigns, turning audience and cultural insights into engaging and effective communications.It's a hands-on, client-facing role, so you'll be comfortable developing content, contributing ideas, managing relationships and leading project discussions.You'll:Support the development of insight-driven digital and social media strategies.Develop and deliver content and campaigns, overseeing the creation, editing, curation and publishing of high-quality, platform-specific content.Apply a strong understanding of Middle Eastern cultures, audiences and behaviours to inform content, campaigns and client recommendations.Build trusted client relationships through confident, clear and effective written and verbal communication.Plan and deliver impactful real-time content, including supporting live events and reactive moments.Stay ahead of platform developments, cultural trends and emerging best practice.Track content and campaign performance, communicate key findings and recommend opportunities for improvement.Support client work and live events at weekends, both remotely and onsite, when required.We're looking for someone who:Has a genuine passion for sport and an interest in the stories, personalities and audiences that surround it.Has a passion for creating and takes pride in the finished product.Is curious, proactive and interested in how digital and social platforms continue to evolve.Shows initiative and takes responsibility for moving work forward.Has an appetite to learn and welcomes feedback.Has 2-4 years' experience in digital and social media, ideally within an agency, sports or brand environment.Has experience delivering digital and social media work for clients or audiences in the Middle East, with a strong understanding of the region's cultures and audiences.Has experience executing social media content plans and campaigns from concept through to delivery.Is a confident copywriter, able to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences and platforms.Has strong verbal and written communication skills.Has experience in client relationship management and is confident contributing to and leading project discussions.Experience working within sport, entertainment or a wider consumer-facing environment would be advantageous, as would Arabic language skills.This is a London-based role, with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working remotely. The role will also involve some international travel, expected to be approximately 1-2 times per year. 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.