About the role

  • People Manager managing day-to-day people operations and culture initiatives across a group of creative companies. Collaborating with department heads to execute people strategy effectively in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day delivery of people operations and culture initiatives across the group.
  • Work with department heads and leads to ensure that our people strategy is executed effectively — from onboarding and performance to engagement and retention.
  • Ensure our frameworks are embedded, data is tracked, and managers are supported to bring out the best in their teams.

Requirements

  • Core ResponsibilitiesPeople Operations & HR
  • Manage onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle across multiple agencies.
  • Maintain HR systems, data accuracy, and compliance.
  • Partner with finance and operations on payroll, benefits, and headcount changes.
  • Support and coach managers on people-related matters and employee relations.**
  • Performance & Development
  • Run performance review cycles and ensure outcomes are tracked and actioned.
  • Partner with the Head of People to enhance training, progression, and development programmes.
  • Support data-led decision making through engagement, turnover, and performance reporting.**
  • Culture & Engagement
  • Lead on engagement initiatives, team events, and recognition programmes.
  • Collect and act on feedback to continuously improve employee experience.
  • Help build and maintain a culture that celebrates excellence, ownership, and growth.**
  • Leadership & Collaboration
  • Line manage People Executives or Coordinators (where applicable).
  • Partner closely with agency leadership to align people strategies with business goals.
  • Collaborate with the Head of People on group-wide people strategy and continuous improvement.****

Benefits

  • We believe looking after our people goes beyond the basics. That’s why across the group, we offer:
  • 26 days annual leave (including your birthday off, and additional days for long-term service).
  • Private Health Insurance (with wellness perks and rewards, available after 6 months).
  • Life Insurance & Smart Health Services (including 24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing support).
  • Cash Plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, physiotherapy and other healthcare expenses).
  • Company Pension (auto-enrolment with employer contributions).
  • Professional Development Fund (courses, certifications, and resources to support career growth).
  • End of Year Bonus Scheme
  • Kudos Recognition Platform (peer-to-peer recognition across the group).
  • Hybrid & Remote Working options.
  • Work Abroad Scheme (up to 30 days at a time).
  • Regular Company Events & Team Socials to bring our brands together.

Job title

People Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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