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1 day ago
Content Planning Analyst
London
Negotiable
Contract
We're partnering with a leading global media and entertainment brand, looking for a Content Planning Analyst to join their EMEA team on an initial 3-month contract. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a high-profile direct-to-consumer streaming business, supporting strategic decisions around content investment, performance, and growth across the EMEA region.The purpose of this role is to evaluate content performance and investment efficiency across original productions and acquisitions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will deliver data-driven insights that directly influence content strategy, greenlighting decisions, and long-term planning.Key Responsibilities:Build and maintain financial models to support content greenlighting, renewals, and acquisitionsConduct valuation analysis and scenario modelling for local original and acquired contentAnalyse content performance data to identify key drivers and optimisation opportunitiesProcess and interpret complex datasets from multiple sourcesEvaluate trends in content consumption and performance across content slatesDeliver actionable insights to inform business decisionsSupport the development of annual strategic reviews and long-term financial plansConduct sensitivity analysis to guide content investment strategiesMonitor market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behaviourAssist in evaluating commercial partnerships and licensing opportunitiesPrepare and present clear, insightful materials for senior stakeholdersKey Requirements:Experience in content strategy, content planning, research, or analysis within a streaming platform, media organisation, production company, OR a strategy, business development, or finance function within mediaStrong analytical and financial modelling capabilities is essentialProven ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlinesConfident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholdersStrong interest in the media and entertainment industryHandle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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1 day ago
Group Financial Controller - Media
West London, London
£90000.00 - £115000 per annum + Generousn Benefits
Permanent
Handle Recruitment are proud to be recruiting for a Group Financial Controller to assist in overseeing the finance function for a leading Media and Entertainment Company.This broad and progressive position will not only be responsible for supporting the European functions. Assisting the COO, the successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day activities of the team.Being a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and having experience within an Entertainment or Media business you will be experienced in consolidations accounting, inter-company transactions and will have had strong exposure to working in a controls-based environment. Skilled in team management and people development this role will provide accounting exposure across all the business units and be responsible for:Reporting and Controlling:Collation and analysis of the group consolidated reportsGroup P&L and balance sheet - management and statutoryGroup budget and forecasts, Group cash flow reporting and forecastsOversee client reporting; producing reports/brand analysis & client projectionsEnsure effective reporting to senior managementProviding analysis to support results and business decisionsPreparation of the monthly management accounts for group functionsPreparation, and review of statutory group accounting, audit, and taxProducing of balances, monthly closings, reporting, forecasting, and budgetingAd-hoc analysis as requires Operational:Team management and continual team developmentOversee routine meetings with Department Heads/Finance ManagersKey point of contact for Department Heads and ManagersContinual process improvement Ensuring that deals and sales are tracked appropriately.Liaising with the Business Affairs team as requiredSupporting the team to provide answers to ad hoc queries across the business.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of accounting in a UK GAAP environment, group consolidations, and taxation. Being adaptable and proactive the candidate required will possess a commercially and forward thinking mind set to add to the technical and controls based expertise. You will be adaptable, flexible and possess strong communications skills. Entertainment/Media sector experience is essential!Working closely with senior figures within the business the position is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of a company currently leading the way in its market.Apply now! 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.
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1 day ago
Senior Designer - Branding
London
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Permanent
We're working with a highly respected independent global branding agency who are looking for a Senior Designer to join their London studio team. This is a key hire as the studio continues to strengthen its design team and creative output. They are looking for a highly experienced Senior Designer who can step in confidently at a senior level and make an immediate impact. Strong, demonstrable packaging experience is essential for this role and will be a key requirement in shortlisting. The ideal candidate will bring a strong balance of conceptual thinking and hands-on design craft, with the ability to push ideas further and elevate how the team approaches branding projects. The agency has built a strong reputation in FMCG, particularly food and drink branding, producing high-quality identity and packaging work. More recently, the studio has expanded into a broader mix of premium and luxury brands, global airlines, corporate organisations, and B2B financial services. As a result, they are looking for someone who can bring a refined, elevated approach to branding, comfortable building considered brand worlds that go beyond execution. The studio operates as a highly collaborative, hands-on environment, where ideas are shared openly and there is a strong emphasis on quality and craft. In this role, you will take ownership of branding projects from concept through to delivery, translating strategic thinking into distinctive, well-executed visual identities. You will be confident articulating your ideas, explaining the thinking behind them, and presenting work to clients. You will also contribute to creative direction and support junior designers within the team. We are looking for someone already operating at Senior Designer level within a branding or identity-focused agency, with a portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking and high-level craft. Experience across identity systems is essential, and packaging experience is a non-negotiable requirement. Strong communication skills are key, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative studio environment. This is a fully office-based role in Central London, 5 days a week. The studio values in-person collaboration as a core part of its creative process. Sponsorship is not available. If you are a Senior Designer looking for a role where you can take real ownership, elevate your craft, and work closely with a highly collaborative team, 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.
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3 days ago
Social Media and Community Manager
London
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum
Permanent
Handle Recruitment are looking for a Social Media and Community Manager to join our clients leading beauty PR agency. Central London | Hybrid Up to £45,000 based on experience About the client: Our client is a full-funnel influencer marketing specialist with an extensive network of influential relationships and a proprietary nano and micro creator platform. As part of a globally renowned beauty-focused business, it delivers creative strategy, integrated marketing communications, audience-first brand experiences, and culturally connected social commerce powered by specialist expertise and proprietary technology. Our Clients Values: * Creativity * Inclusivity * Positivity * Excellence Role Overview: The Social Media & Community Manager plays a pivotal role in cultivating meaningful connections within our client's vibrant community of thousands of beauty creators, inspiring engagement, collaboration, and brand advocacy across the UK & IRE. An expert in social media and community management, this individual engages daily with members to spark meaningful conversations and ensure every touchpoint across social channels inspires, educates, and entertains with authority and a genuine passion for beauty. A true social native and natural relationship builder, the Social Media & Community Manager possesses deep knowledge of the social media landscape and the confidence to both create and appear in social-first content, as well as host offline community-building experiences. Passionate about beauty and digital culture, they bring fresh thinking and innovative ideas, staying ahead of evolving beauty, creator, and content trends to ensure community management remains best-in-class in a fast-moving social environment. This role also owns and delivers the overarching social strategy, driving growth across all channels through strong leadership, collaboration with the wider team, and active engagement with the community itself. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking team that celebrates creativity and community, while shaping the future of beauty within the creator economy.Core Responsibilities * Lead and nurture the community of beauty creators, fostering genuine relationships and creating opportunities for connection, collaboration, and advocacy * Act as the voice of the brand within the community, engaging daily to spark meaningful conversations and celebrate creators * Plan and host both online and offline community experiences, from workshops to creator events, strengthening engagement and connection * Own end-to-end social strategy across all channels, ensuring the brand voice remains distinctive, consistent, and culturally relevant * Develop and execute strategies to grow followers, engagement, and participation through organic and community-driven content * Analyse social insights and performance data to continuously refine content formats, channel mix, and posting cadence * Collaborate with creators, internal teams, and partners to deliver standout, social-first creative content * Confidently create and appear in content, embodying the brand's tone of voice and visual identity * Stay ahead of emerging social, beauty, and creator trends, bringing innovative ideas that elevate engagement * Manage and mentor the Senior Social Media & Community Executive, driving excellence across content, engagement, and strategy * Represent the voice of the community internally, sharing insights that inform brand direction and creator strategy * Champion a data-driven mindset, defining success metrics and optimising performance through testing and iteration * Proactively identify new tools, formats, and trends that enhance community experience and content impact * Bring creativity and passion for beauty and social media to life across all social channelsWe are looking for someone who has 4+ years social and community management experience, with proven experience of growing platforms and communities.Apply below today to proceed your application to the next stage. 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.
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3 days ago
Technical Producer / Operations Lead
London
£350 - £380 per day + PAYE
Contract
This is a 12-month contract Technical Producer / TPM role, based in a central London office (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH; not remote), within a global, design-led tech company. You'll sit between creative, engineering, and operations teams, improving how work gets done by building better systems, tooling, and automation. Experience of working in a similar creative environment is essential for this role. What you'll do: Lead delivery of multiple cross-functional projects across design, engineering, and ops Own tracking systems as the single source of truth for workstreams, timelines, and dependencies Identify risks, remove blockers, and keep delivery on track Translate creative and production needs into clear technical requirements for tooling teams Build and maintain roadmaps for internal tools and automation initiatives Drive adoption of new workflows and measure impact (efficiency, speed, usage) Coordinate intake and prioritisation of new requests across stakeholders Act as the bridge between technical and creative teams Maintain documentation, knowledge bases, and operational resources What they're looking for: 7+ years in program management, technical operations, or production roles Strong understanding of creative workflows and tools (e.g. Figma, After Effects) Experience delivering complex cross-functional programs in fast-paced environments Familiarity with automation, APIs, and AI/ML-enabled tooling Strong systems thinking and ability to structure ambiguity Excellent communication across technical and creative audiences Experience working with global, distributed teams 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.
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24 days ago
Social Media and Community Manager
London
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Permanent
Handle Recruitment are looking for a Social Media and Community Manager to join our clients leading beauty PR agency. Central London | Hybrid Up to £45,000 based on experience About the client: Our client is a full-funnel influencer marketing specialist with an extensive network of influential relationships and a proprietary nano and micro creator platform. As part of a globally renowned beauty-focused business, it delivers creative strategy, integrated marketing communications, audience-first brand experiences, and culturally connected social commerce powered by specialist expertise and proprietary technology. Our Clients Values: Creativity Inclusivity Positivity Excellence Role Overview: The Social Media & Community Manager plays a pivotal role in cultivating meaningful connections within our client's vibrant community of thousands of beauty creators, inspiring engagement, collaboration, and brand advocacy across the UK & IRE. An expert in social media and community management, this individual engages daily with members to spark meaningful conversations and ensure every touchpoint across social channels inspires, educates, and entertains with authority and a genuine passion for beauty. A true social native and natural relationship builder, the Social Media & Community Manager possesses deep knowledge of the social media landscape and the confidence to both create and appear in social-first content, as well as host offline community-building experiences. Passionate about beauty and digital culture, they bring fresh thinking and innovative ideas, staying ahead of evolving beauty, creator, and content trends to ensure community management remains best-in-class in a fast-moving social environment. This role also owns and delivers the overarching social strategy, driving growth across all channels through strong leadership, collaboration with the wider team, and active engagement with the community itself. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking team that celebrates creativity and community, while shaping the future of beauty within the creator economy.Core Responsibilities Lead and nurture the community of beauty creators, fostering genuine relationships and creating opportunities for connection, collaboration, and advocacy Act as the voice of the brand within the community, engaging daily to spark meaningful conversations and celebrate creators Plan and host both online and offline community experiences, from workshops to creator events, strengthening engagement and connection Own end-to-end social strategy across all channels, ensuring the brand voice remains distinctive, consistent, and culturally relevant Develop and execute strategies to grow followers, engagement, and participation through organic and community-driven content Analyse social insights and performance data to continuously refine content formats, channel mix, and posting cadence Collaborate with creators, internal teams, and partners to deliver standout, social-first creative content Confidently create and appear in content, embodying the brand's tone of voice and visual identity Stay ahead of emerging social, beauty, and creator trends, bringing innovative ideas that elevate engagement Manage and mentor the Senior Social Media & Community Executive, driving excellence across content, engagement, and strategy Represent the voice of the community internally, sharing insights that inform brand direction and creator strategy Champion a data-driven mindset, defining success metrics and optimising performance through testing and iteration Proactively identify new tools, formats, and trends that enhance community experience and content impact Bring creativity and passion for beauty and social media to life across all social channels We are looking for someone who has 4+ years social and community management experience, with proven experience of growing platforms and communities.Apply below today to proceed your application to the next stage. 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.
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