Suzanne Boast

A fantastic opportunity to join a renowned talent management agency in the heart of London's West End. We are keen to speak with highly skilled Executive Assistants with a minimum of five years' experience supporting C-Suite executives. The role will encompass a range of traditional EA responsibilities, alongside events and project management. Key responsibilities include: Complex diary management and gatekeeping on behalf of senior executives International travel coordination, including the preparation of detailed itineraries Leading and supporting high-profile, cross-functional projects, working closely with senior leadership to drive initiatives from concept through to delivery Building and maintaining effective relationships with senior stakeholders Gathering data, producing reports, and preparing documentation for board meetings Meeting and greeting key clients and stakeholders, acting as a central point of contact Minute taking Supporting the onboarding of new assistants and providing cover during sickness and holiday periods Managing expenses Events coordination, including assistance with annual company events (location scouting, budget forecasting and management, supplier liaison, and negotiation of rates and contracts) Candidate requirements: A minimum of five years' experience supporting at C-Suite level Recent experience working within fast-paced media or creative organisations Proven experience supporting multiple executives and coordinating complex, ever-changing diaries and schedules Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Advanced technical capability, including MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Google Workspace, Slack, SAP, and AI-based platforms This role is office-based four days per week, with one day working remotely.   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.

Senior FP&A Analyst - TV and Film Location: West London (with international exposure)Salary: Competitive + benefits The Opportunity: We're looking for a commercially minded Senior FP&A Analyst to join a dynamic, fast-paced business operating across multiple international territories. This is a hands-on role at the heart of decision-making, where you'll play a key part in embedding driver-based planning, enhancing reporting, and delivering high-quality financial insight. The Successful candidate will take ownership of monthly reporting, support budgeting and forecasting cycles, and partner closely with Commercial, Production and Marketing teams to drive performance, improve margins, and support strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support budgeting, annual planning and quarterly reforecast cycles across key business areas Prepare and deliver monthly management reports, including variance analysis and clear, concise commentary for senior stakeholders Build, maintain and enhance financial models (driver-based, scenario and sensitivity analysis) across revenue, margin, cash flow and investment cases Partner with Commercial, Marketing and Production teams to track performance, campaign spend, sales and project profitability across all territories Support month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, integrity and reconciliation of financial data Prepare consolidated forecasts and board-level reporting packs (including KPI dashboards and monthly flash reports) Support M&A and investment analysis, including due diligence and preparation of data packs for investment committees Own key components of rolling forecasts, ensuring robust, audit-ready documentation Drive continuous improvement in processes and reporting automation (Excel optimisation, BI tools, ETL enhancements) Deliver ad hoc analysis and present actionable insights to senior stakeholders Accurate and timely monthly management packs and KPI dashboards Fully functional driver-based models, including scenario planning tools used in decision-making Documented and streamlined month-end and forecasting processes Strong commercial partnerships with key operational teams (e.g. Production, Commercial) Identification and implementation of automation improvements to reduce manual reporting The candidate: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with ~2 years' post-qualified experience, or equivalent FP&A experience 2-4 years' experience in FP&A, commercial finance or corporate finance Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills (driver-based modelling essential) Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and executive reporting Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and ERP systems is advantageous High attention to detail with a strong focus on data integrity and controls Commercially astute, proactive and naturally curious Strong communicator, able to translate financial data into clear insights Collaborative, with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and competing priorities 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 highly skilled Senior Designer to lead inspiring branding projects at an award-winning independent agency based in a vibrant London studio. You'll have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of well-known brands and ambitious challenger businesses, shaping distinctive visual identities that are both strategically grounded and creatively compelling. Please note: This is a fully office-based role. The team collaborates closely on a daily basis, so we're looking for someone who is able to commute to central London five days a week. Unfortunately, remote working is not available for this position and sponsorship cannot be provided The Role In this position, you will: Lead the development of brand identities and visual concepts from initial idea through to final execution Translate strategic thinking into distinctive, high-quality design solutions Collaborate closely with the wider team to ensure creative consistency and innovation across projects Confidently present ideas to clients, building strong relationships and clearly articulating creative rationale Support and mentor junior designers, helping to nurture and grow creative talent within the studio Take full ownership of projects, managing timelines and delivering work that consistently meets and exceeds client expectations About You To succeed in this role, you will bring: Proven experience in a Senior Designer role within a fast-paced brand or creative agency Exceptional craft and a strong portfolio showcasing branding, identity systems, and ideally brand experience or packaging work The ability to think conceptually and translate ideas into beautifully executed design Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Sketch, Figma, or After Effects is a plus Confidence in client-facing situations, including presentations and creative direction Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, proactive, solutions-focused mindset, especially under pressure 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.

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.

Are you a Corporate Tax specialist looking to take the next step in a fast-growing, advisory-led firm? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people-focused firm where your development is a priority and your impact is visible. As a Corporate Tax Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering both complex compliance and high-value advisory work. You'll manage your own portfolio, lead on technical projects (including structuring and transactions), and act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders. About you: ACA / ACCA / CTA qualified Strong corporate tax experience across compliance and advisory Commercial mindset with excellent communication skills Enjoys building relationships and mentoring junior team members 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.

An incredible marketing lead opportunity to work for a leading live music and events promoter. You will lead the end-to-end marketing function, ensuring high-quality delivery across all shows and campaigns. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You'll drive digital innovation, improve processes, and build a high-performing team.   Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver marketing strategies that drive ticket sales and growth Lead and develop the marketing team, creating a clear and scalable structure Oversee campaign planning, execution, and performance analysis Drive digital performance, analytics, and CRM effectiveness Act as the main marketing contact for promoters and key stakeholders Manage budgets, agencies, and marketing investment Improve processes, workflows, and campaign delivery standards   Previous Experience Previous experience in entertainment or live events marketing Proven success delivering commercially impactful campaigns Highly organised with strong project and workflow management Able to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously Experienced across paid social, search, SEO, CRM, and automation Data-driven with strong analytical and optimisation skills Excellent communicator with promoters, artists, agents, and internal teams Coaching-led, empowering leader Strong at delegation, structure, and accountability 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 working with a global entertainment brand who are looking for an Interim Senior Web App Developer to join their busy team! The role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure web applications while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver seamless cross-platform solutions and drive continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include: Build and maintain complex web applications using ASP.NET MVC 5, C#, and React, applying strong problem-solving skills to improve performance and quality Contribute to front-end development with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and React Manage source control, branching, and deployments using GitLab or Azure Pipelines Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers on technical best practices Support technology migrations with clean architecture, scalable design, and smooth implementation Deliver secure, scalable, high-quality code aligned with architecture and sprint goals Continuously explore new technologies to improve platform and team capability Participate in architectural decisions to enhance performance, scalability, and maintainability Candidate requirements: 8+ years' experience in digital development, with a strong portfolio in bespoke eCommerce and enterprise web applications Experienced in RESTful APIs, with knowledge of SOAP, XML, and XPath Expertise in C#, ASP.NET MVC 5, SQL Server, and Entity Framework; experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and React Strong grounding in OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns Proficient with Git, GitFlow, SourceTree, and NuGet Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools (GitLab, Azure DevOps, TeamCity, Cake, Octopus) Familiar with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and tools like Jira   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.