Maddy Laing

We're seeking a talented 3D Animator to join a high-performing in-house creative team supporting a globally recognised technology brand. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with experienced creatives across motion, design, editorial, video production, and marketing to create engaging visual content for a wide range of digital platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and delivering world-class 3D animation and motion graphics projects, from concept development and story boarding through to final execution and delivery. Experience in Cinema 4D is essential for this role along with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work across a wide variety of artistic styles. Experience in building workflows and working with global teams would also be a big plus for this role. Please note - this is London based 3 days a week and 2 WFH. We cant consider remote applications for this role. This contract will initially run until the end of the year, but may extend beyond that. ASAP start. Responsibilities: Create high-quality 3D animation and motion graphics content for digital, social, marketing, and brand communications. Develop concepts, storyboards, and visual treatments that communicate ideas effectively through motion. Collaborate closely with creative directors, designers, producers, and stakeholders throughout the production process. Adapt to a variety of creative styles, visual languages, and project requirements. Present ideas and animation concepts confidently to internal teams and stakeholders. Manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality. Stay informed about emerging animation technologies, workflows, and industry trends. Requirements: 5+ years of experience within a creative agency, production studio, or in-house creative team. Strong understanding of visual storytelling and animation principles. Advanced proficiency in Cinema 4D, Redshift, and After Effects. Strong portfolio/showreel demonstrating high-quality 3D design and animation work. Thorough understanding of the complete animation pipeline, from concept through final delivery. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop and Illustrator. Strong understanding of content creation for a variety of digital platforms. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience working within fast-paced creative environments and delivering against tight deadlines Experience with Maya, Arnold, Blender, or other 3D software packages. Character rigging, shape animation, or cel animation experience. Stop-motion animation experience. Experience delivering creative projects across international markets, particularly EMEA and APAC. Interest in emerging technologies and innovative animation workflows. Applicants must submit: A current portfolio website and/or showreel. Clear examples demonstrating their specific contribution to projects.   Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're partnering with a globally recognised media organisation, seeking a Studio Photo Manager to join their creative production team based in London, for an initial 12 month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to support a world-class creative studio, responsible for capturing and delivering visual assets for some of the most influential artists and content creators in the industry.The successful candidate will lead photographer resourcing, studio operations, workflow optimisation, and stakeholder management across a busy and fast-paced studio environment. As Studio Photo Manager, you'll serve as the central point of coordination between photographers, producers, artist relations teams, and wider business stakeholders, ensuring the seamless execution of artist photography sessions and content delivery.This candidate must be comfortable working full-time on site in London.Key ResponsibilitiesManage photographer scheduling, resourcing, and studio capacity planningOversee the day-to-day operation and booking of London-based photography studiosCoordinate communication between producers, photographers, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project deliveryTrack artist visits, content captures, performances, and emerging workflow trends to inform operational and staffing decisionsOversee image approval processes, quality control reviews, and asset deliveryDevelop, document, and implement scalable workflows and best practicesPartner with teams across content, editorial, communications, and platform functions to ensure timely asset availabilityMaintain clear documentation and operational processes in a rapidly evolving environment.Key RequirementsSignificant experience managing photography, creative production, or studio operationsExperience working directly with photographers, producers, creatives, and external talentExceptional project management and organisational skills, accompanied with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining outstanding attention to detailStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience building and improving operational processesA strong interest in music, culture, photography, and visual storytellingHandle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client is an established independent creative agency that partners with national and international brands to deliver integrated content and campaign production across film, photography, digital, social, and marketing channels. We're looking for an experienced Senior Producer for an initial 9 month contract, to lead the delivery of high-quality productions from concept through to completion. This role is specifically suited to candidates who have worked within a creative agency, content agency, integrated marketing agency, or production company producing marketing and advertising content for brand clients. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering a wide range of content and campaign assets, including video, photography, social content, digital campaigns, branded content, OOH, and integrated marketing campaigns. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment where multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines are managed simultaneously. This is a hybrid role, based in central London. To be successful in this role, you'll need: 4 to 5+ years' experience producing video and photographic content within a creative agency, content agency, integrated marketing agency, or production company. Proven experience delivering marketing and advertising campaigns for consumer, corporate, or global brands. A strong understanding of agency workflows and the pace, demands, and expectations of client-facing production environments. Experience producing a broad range of content and campaign assets, including film, photography, social content, digital campaigns, branded content, and integrated marketing activity. A proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously from briefing through to final delivery. Experience managing production budgets, schedules, scopes, and resources. Strong client-facing experience, including managing stakeholders, approvals, feedback, and expectations. Hands-on experience coordinating shoots, including crew sourcing, talent management, locations, logistics, and post-production workflows. Confidence leading productions independently while collaborating effectively with creative, strategy, and client service teams. As Senior Producer, you'll oversee productions from pre-production through to final delivery, ensuring projects meet client objectives, creative standards, timelines, budgets, and performance targets. You'll act as the primary point of contact throughout the production process, building trusted client relationships and ensuring clear, proactive communication at every stage. Working closely with creative, strategy, and client services teams, you'll transform ideas into practical production plans, balancing creative ambition with commercial and operational requirements. You'll maintain commercial oversight of projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables are effectively managed. You'll also play an important role in supporting and mentoring more junior team members, helping to develop skills, share knowledge, and strengthen production processes across the business. Day to day: Manage medium- to large-scale productions from planning through to final delivery. Own project timelines, scopes, budgets, resource allocation, risk management, and delivery schedules. Lead client communications, including project updates, approvals, feedback management, and expectation setting. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, freelancers, talent, and production partners. Lead shoots and ensure productions run efficiently, safely, and on schedule. Monitor budgets and profitability, identifying risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. Support pitch responses and creative proposals, including sourcing talent, contributors, and influencers. Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and production standards. Negotiate freelancer agreements, talent contracts, fees, and usage rights where required. Maintain freelancer and talent databases. Drive improvements to production processes, workflows, and documentation. Support and mentor junior producers and production team members. Ensure accurate project tracking, reporting, budgeting, and resource management across all assigned projects using internal project management systems. Champion sustainable production practices and identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact. Key Skills: Strong understanding of pre-production, production, and post-production workflows. Excellent project management and organisational skills. Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to problem-solve quickly and make decisions under pressure. Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving agency environment. Strong understanding of digital, social, content, and advertising production. Established network of production partners, freelancers, suppliers, and creative talent. Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach.   Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Handle Recruitment experienced in onboarding clients and working in the payments/fintech space to join a global tech brand! *This is a one year contract to begin ASAP, hybrid working in Central London, day rate equivalent of up to £75k salary* This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the onboarding and launch of a diverse range of payment partners across multiple countries, the role is vital in ensuring smooth operational processes and effective collaboration with partners, all while contributing to the continuous improvement of the onboarding experience. In this role you will: Manage the end-to-end onboarding pipeline for new payment partners, including banks, transit providers, and networks Coordinate cross-functional teams across different regions to ensure smooth launches and ongoing operational excellence Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders Streamline onboarding processes by analysing data and identifying areas for operational improvements Support continuous system development and process optimisation to enhance scalability To be successful in this role you will have: Experience of operational project management within fast-moving environments Proven ability to work effectively with international stakeholders and external partners Strong organisational skills with a focus on process improvement Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English; additional languages such as French, Spanish, or German are a plus A proactive, curious approach to learning new technology and tools Please apply now for a further conversation! Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Handle are currently working with a global music business who are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of finance operations for the UK territory, working closely with the UK Finance Director. This is a key role within the wider European finance team, offering exposure to both operational and strategic finance responsibilities in a fast-moving, multi-entity environment. Key responsibilities include: Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of discrepancies Lead and support the cleansing and maintenance of financial data across multiple systems and entities Play an active role in month-end close activities, including oversight of debtor and creditor positions, accruals, and prepayments Support the preparation and delivery of accurate management reporting, providing clear insight into both P&L and balance sheet performance for senior stakeholders Assist in the management and coordination of the UK transactional finance team, including oversight of external resource where applicable Act as a key contributor to ad hoc finance projects, including process improvement, system enhancements, and reporting developments Candidate requirements: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) Minimum of 5 years' experience within finance roles, ideally in a multi-entity or international environment Proven experience managing or supervising a finance or transactional finance team Strong working knowledge of SAP is essential Advanced Excel skills, with confidence handling large and complex data sets Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail Comfortable working in a changing, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities Proactive, hands-on approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to understand and interpret complex business models and financial structures Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines consistently Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We're working with a rapidly growing financial services group in the search for an experienced Institutional Client Onboarding / KYC professional to join on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will come from an FX, banking, fintech, or crypto background and be confident managing complex corporate onboarding, UBO analysis, and multi-jurisdiction KYC reviews with minimal supervision.   Responsibilities: Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for institutional and corporate clients across multiple jurisdictions Conduct KYC/KYB and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on complex entity structures including funds, trusts, SPVs, foundations, and charities Review and verify UBOs, ownership structures, source of funds, and supporting documentation Work closely with Compliance teams to assess and escalate high-risk cases where required Liaise directly with institutional clients to obtain outstanding documentation and ensure a smooth onboarding experience Maintain accurate and audit-ready KYC records in line with internal and regulatory standards Partner with internal stakeholders including Sales, Client Success, and Compliance teams to ensure efficient onboarding workflows Support onboarding process improvements and contribute to operational efficiency initiatives   Requirements: 2+ years' experience within institutional onboarding, corporate KYC, AML, or crime operations Previous experience within FX, banking, fintech, payments, trading, or crypto environments preferred Strong understanding of KYC, AML, UBO, and EDD requirements within regulated financial services Familiarity with KYC/AML systems such as ComplyAdvantage, Trulioo, or similar platforms ICA, CAMS, or related compliance certifications beneficial but not essential     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 working with a live promotions music group who are looking for a Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join the team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role supporting the finance function across day-to-day transactional finance, supplier payments, reconciliations and month-end processes in a fast-paced, creative environment!   Responsibilities: Processing invoices for operational costs and managing weekly payment runs Processing artist and talent invoices relating to festivals and live events, including managing associated payment runs Maintaining AP and AR ledgers, including supplier statement reconciliations and resolving invoicing queries Sharing remittances with suppliers and external partners Performing bank reconciliations Supporting month-end and year-end close processes, including reporting into the Group consolidation system Assisting with overseas withholding tax matters relating to festival artists Supporting the maintenance and improvement of financial controls and reporting accuracy Working closely with colleagues across finance and wider business teams to ensure accurate financial information is provided Supporting ad-hoc reporting and finance projects as required   Requirements:   Previous experience within a bookkeeping or finance assistant role, with strong AP ledger experience AAT Level 4 qualified or qualified by experience Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail Experience using Xero would be advantageous Experience within the hospitality, entertainment or live events sector would be beneficial, though not essential       Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.