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ATG
Audio network
BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Ltd
CAA
Channel 4
CloserStill
Curtis Brown
Deckers
Defected
Empire
Financial Times
Industrial Light & Magic
Informa events
ITN
Jamie Oliver
Live nation
LMAX
LVMH
Modest
NFL
omnicom production
Red Bull
Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Streamland Media
StudioCanal
Superstruct
Universal Music
Universal Studios
Warp Records
WBD
24 minutes ago
Marketing Campaign Manager - Banking
London
£60000.00 - £70000 per annum
Contract
Handle Recruitment is seeking a Marketing Campaign Manager to join a global bank! *This is a six month FTC to begin ASAP, hybrid working in London, salary up to £60k - £70k pro-rata*In this role you will:Support the development and execution of omni-channel marketing activityEngage with media agencies, contributing to briefs, reviewing recommendations and plans, and working with partners to move activity from planning through to deliveryStakeholder management across Marketing, Product, Sales and other business functionDeveloping, briefing or reviewing customer-focused marketing content and communications across multiple channels, ensuring activity is targeted, relevant and consistent.Using customer, campaign and media performance data to inform decisions, understand effectiveness and identify optimisation opportunitiesTo be successful in this role you will have:Marketing experience in banking, financial services or heavily regulated industries Strong understanding of how paid, owned and earned channels work together to deliver against customer and commercial objectivesAbility to influence senior stakeholders and partner with external agenciesComfort working with budgets and understanding marketing ROIStrong organisational and project-management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities and dependencies in a complex environmentPlease apply now for a further conversation!Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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posted 1 hours ago
Head of Employer Sales & Partnerships
London
£60000 - £80000 per annum
Permanent
An exciting opportunity to lead the commercial growth of an innovative, purpose-led learning and coaching business, helping young people develop the skills, confidence and capabilities to succeed in work and life.3 - 5 days per week, permanentRemote - but requirement to work from London office occasionallyAbout the organisationAn ambitious, early-stage technology business is on a mission to improve opportunities for young people.Its AI-enabled learning and coaching platform helps 16-24-year-olds develop essential life, career and employability skills through personalised learning experiences.Combining learning science, behavioural design and technology, the platform builds confidence, capability and progression. Early trials have demonstrated positive improvements in participants' skills and confidence.The opportunityThis is a pivotal role for an entrepreneurial, commercially minded individual who can turn an innovative product into a growing employer proposition.Working closely with the Founder and leadership team, you will build the employer client base, convert pilot programmes into annual contracts and establish a scalable sales strategy.The focus will be on helping employers develop the essential human skills of young people entering the workforce, including school leavers, apprentices and graduates.Key responsibilitiesDevelop the marketBuild a pipeline of UK employer prospects across HR, early careers and learning and development.Develop relationships with senior decision-makers and budget holders.Create compelling sales materials and commercial propositions.Drive commercial growthConvert pilots and prospects into paying annual contracts.Lead sales conversations, negotiations and procurement.Use customer insight and evidence of impact to strengthen the proposition.Build for scaleEstablish sales processes, CRM and reporting.Refine pricing and packaging based on market demand.Work closely with the product team to shape future development.About youWe are looking for someone who combines commercial drive with an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine interest in improving opportunities for young people.Essential experienceProven experience selling employer-funded learning, early careers or HR products into UK organisations.Strong relationships across the employer and HR buying landscape.Understanding of HR, L&D and early careers budgets and procurement processes.A track record of building pipelines and securing annual contracts.Comfortable working autonomously in an early-stage business.DesirableExperience in EdTech, HR technology or learning and development.Experience translating pilot results into commercial propositions.Experience building sales processes and CRM systems from scratch.Why this opportunity?An opportunity to build something meaningful, take ownership of commercial growth and help shape the future of an innovative business.Ideal for someone who enjoys creating opportunities, building relationships and combining commercial ambition with positive social impact. 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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posted 20 hours ago
Assistant Marketing Manager
London
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum
Permanent
An exciting opportunity has opened up for an Assistant Marketing Manager to join a leading global consumer brand and play a key role in its continued growth. With a strong focus on social media, influencer marketing and digital campaigns, this is a hands-on position offering plenty of scope to shape brand activity, lead a small team and contribute to wider marketing initiatives.Hayes, West London | Hybrid (4 Days in Office)£40,000 - £45,000 DOE Applicants must have people management experience About the CompanyOur client is a market-leading global manufacturer of premium sleep products, known for combining innovative technology with exceptional comfort. Their products reach consumers and major retail partners across the UK, making this a great opportunity to join an established brand with a strong market presence. The RoleReporting to the Marketing & DTC Director, you'll take the lead on social media and influencer marketing, bringing fresh ideas to campaigns that build brand awareness, engage audiences and drive growth. Alongside this, you'll support activity across digital, ecommerce, retail and brand marketing, working closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies to deliver effective, joined-up campaigns.You'll also line manage and develop the Marketing Executive team, helping to drive performance across the wider marketing function. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and lead the social media strategy across all platforms, growing engagement and strengthening the brand's online presence.Take ownership of influencer marketing, from sourcing partnerships and briefing creators to delivering campaigns and analysing results.Manage paid social activity and collaborate with media agencies on PPC, SEO, display and wider digital campaigns.Line manage, support and develop the Marketing Executive team.Work alongside the Marketing & DTC Director to plan and deliver integrated marketing campaigns.Track campaign performance using Google Analytics and other reporting tools, identifying opportunities to improve results.Support ecommerce activity, keeping website content and digital marketing assets accurate, relevant and up to date.Work with the sales team to deliver marketing support for retail partners.Plan and coordinate consumer and trade events, exhibitions and experiential activity.Oversee social media community management, ensuring consistent and engaging interactions with audiences.About YouExtensive experience in social media management and influencer marketing, with a strong understanding of what drives engagement and brand growth.Previous people management experience, with the ability to motivate, lead and develop a small team.A solid understanding of digital marketing, including paid social, PPC, SEO and display advertising.Experience briefing and managing external marketing, PR and media agencies.Confident using Google Analytics and campaign reporting tools to measure performance and inform decisions.Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known consumer brand in a broad marketing role where you'll take ownership of social media and influencer activity while supporting the wider marketing strategy and leading a small team. 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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posted 21 hours ago
Customer Service Manager - Sports
London
£35000.00 - £38000.00 per annum
Permanent
Handle Recruitment are working with an ambitious, growing global sports organisation to find a Customer Services Manager to lead customer and participant support across its expanding portfolio of sporting events.£35,000-£38,000 based on experience Canary Wharf | Hybrid (3 days in office) Candidates must have previous customer service experience ideally within sports or events. With a focus on triathlon, mass-participation events and world-class sporting experiences, the business is growing its international presence and building exciting new partnerships. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced team where you can take ownership, improve processes and help shape the customer experience as the business scales. The Role Reporting to the Membership Strategy Director, you will oversee day-to-day customer service delivery, ensuring participants receive an excellent experience from registration through to event day and beyond. You'll manage escalations, develop efficient support processes and work closely with teams across Events, Membership, Marketing and Product/Technology to continually improve the participant journey. Key ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day customer and participant support, ensuring enquiries are handled professionally, accurately and within agreed service levels.Manage complex customer issues and escalations through to resolution.Develop customer service standards, FAQs, templates and processes to improve consistency and efficiency.Oversee support planning ahead of events, working closely with Event Operations to anticipate enquiry volumes and ensure accurate information is available.Support onsite customer services where required and capture feedback to improve future events.Monitor enquiry volumes, response times, recurring issues and customer feedback, providing regular performance reporting and insights.Identify opportunities for automation, self-service and scalable processes as the business grows.Act as the key customer service contact across internal teams, addressing recurring issues and representing the voice of the customer.Support wider customer experience initiatives and help identify operational risks and opportunities for improvement.Support and develop junior team members, maintaining high standards across all customer touchpoints.About You2-4 years' experience in customer service, customer experience, participant support, events, hospitality or a similar customer-facing environment.Experience handling customer enquiries, resolving complex issues and managing escalations.Experience managing or supporting junior team members.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.A proactive problem-solver who takes ownership and makes practical, customer-focused decisions.Experience improving customer service processes and developing efficient ways of working.Confident using CRM systems, customer service platforms and digital tools.Able to interpret customer feedback and performance data to identify improvements.Strong stakeholder management skills and a collaborative, hands-on approach.An interest in sport, endurance events or mass participation would be advantageous.Working Culture & BenefitsPrivate health insurance, including wellness benefits.£ Learning and development budget for courses, books and events.25 days' annual leave plus a Christmas break.Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.Enhanced parental leave.Company share option scheme.Complimentary or discounted event entries for employees, friends and family.Office snacks and drinks, open-water swimming credits and additional wellbeing benefits. 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
Finance Assistant - entertainment
London
£30000 - £35000 per annum
Temporary
A leading entertainment business in central London is looking for an organised and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join its finance team on an initial temporary basis. This is a great opportunity to become part of a business within the live entertainment sector, supporting the day-to-day finance function and helping improve processes across the team.The Role:Processing supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, obtaining the relevant approvals, and coding.Handling supplier queries and building strong relationships with vendors.Supporting credit card submissions and employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with company T&E policies and HMRC requirements.Assisting with weekly supplier payment runs.Supporting accounts receivable reconciliations and processing during busy periods.Contributing to the development and improvement of finance processes.About You:At least 3 years' experience within Accounts Payable.Basic accounting and reconciliation experience would be advantageous.Good understanding of expenses, T&E policies, and HMRC compliance.Highly organised, accurate and comfortable working to tight deadlines.A confident communicator who can build relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.Proactive, reliable, and able to use your own initiative. 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 Talent Recruiter EMEA FTC
London
£350 - £400 per day
Contract
Corporate Recruiter EMEA 12-Month FTCLondon - HybridWe are partnering with an iconic global brand to hire an experienced Recruiter to support hiring across Marketing, Creative services teams throughout EMEA.This is a high-impact, delivery-focused role recruiting for experienced and often niche positions, typically with package values between £100k-£200k+. You'll work closely with highly engaged hiring managers who look to their recruiter as a true talent partner, providing market insight, expertise and exceptional service.The role:End-to-end recruitment across Marketing, Creative and Services functionsPartnering with senior stakeholders across EMEAManaging specialist, high-quality searches where every hire countsDelivering an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experienceRecruiting across a broad range of commercial, creative and digital disciplinesAbout you:Proven sourcing or research either agency or in-houseStrong delivery and stakeholder management skillsIntellectually curious, driven and relationship-focusedComfortable handling multiple searchesMarketing recruitment experience essentialThe team are ideally looking for someone to join as soon as possible, but can wait for a notice period for the right person. The role would be classed as a 'contractor' paid on a day rate of up to £400 PAYE. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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1 day ago
Media Sales Manager
Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen
€55000 - €65000 per annum
Permanent
Media Sales Manager, Düsseldorf - Leading Retail Media Agency (Inhouse)This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven Media Sales Manager to join the in-house media agency of a leading international retail and property business.As Media Sales Manager, you'll play a key role in driving the growth of the media business across Germany and Austria. You'll work with leading brands, agencies and media partners to develop new commercial opportunities, grow existing relationships and bring innovative media products to market.This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where you'll take ownership of the full sales cycle - from building your pipeline and developing proposals to pitching, negotiating and closing deals. You'll also have the opportunity to shape new media products and identify creative ways to unlock additional revenue streams.Your key focus will be to:Drive media sales across Germany and Austria, converting opportunities into commercial success and delivering against agreed revenue targetsBuild and manage a strong sales pipeline, identifying new business opportunities and developing existing partnershipsCreate compelling commercial proposals, pitch solutions and negotiate pricing and commercial termsDevelop and manage relationships with key brands, agencies and media partnersIdentify new media opportunities and develop innovative products to generate additional revenueBuild business cases, pricing models and commercial packages for new and existing productsTake new media products and partnerships from initial concept through to launch and commercial roll-outWork closely with internal teams to ensure new products are commercially ready, with clear positioning, pricing and sales materialsCollaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure successful project deliveryMonitor revenue, pipeline and partner performance, identifying opportunities to improve commercial resultsWhat you'll need to succeed:Experience in media sales (D/OOH), advertising, business development, partnerships or a similar commercial environmentA strong commercial mindset, with a genuine passion for selling, developing new business and closing dealsProven ability to build relationships and confidently pitch and negotiate with brands, agencies and media partnersExperience developing commercial proposals, business cases and pricing modelsConfidence managing the full sales cycle, from identifying opportunities through to negotiation and implementationAn ability to spot new opportunities and develop creative ways to generate revenueStrong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders while maintaining a commercial focusA proactive, entrepreneurial approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentFluency in both German and English is essentialIt would be advantageous to have experience in programmatic DOOH sales, a strong understanding of the German and Austrian media landscape, an established network of brands, agencies or media partners, and experience launching new media products or developing strategic commercial partnerships.This role is based in Düsseldorf and offers a full-time, permanent contract, with flexible working arrangements including hybrid working and 30 days annual leave.To discuss this opportunity in more detail, hit apply or send me a message. 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
Interim IT Manager - Media Production
North London, London
£200 - £250 per day
Temporary
We're looking for a hands-on, proactive IT Manager to provide short-term cover for a busy creative production business in North London.You'll be the sole IT contact on-site, taking ownership of day-to-day IT operations and providing front-line support across the business. You'll ideally have experience working within a production, creative studio or media environment and be comfortable hitting the ground running, working independently to keep everything running smoothly. The role is office-based. Key Responsibilities:Providing front-line IT support, managing incoming tickets and resolving day-to-day technical issuesManaging Data I/O for production projects, including the transfer and handling of media filesAdministering hardware, software, user accounts and access permissionsManaging software licence requests and allocationsEnsuring client IT compliance requirements are metTroubleshooting general IT issues and supporting staff across the business Requirements:Previous experience in an IT Manager, IT Support Manager or IT Operations roleExperience working within a production, creative studio, film, TV or wider media environment is essentialA strong all-round IT support and administration skill setConfident managing IT operations independently, without a wider IT team to lean onA proactive, practical approach with the ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment 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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