Head of People

BAFTA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 29 days

Health cash-back

Group Income Protection

Life assurance

EAP 24/7

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loan

Cinema access

Job summary

BAFTA in London is seeking a Head of People to lead the People team and deliver the organisation's people strategy across ~200 employees. This generalist role focuses on talent and development, personnel coaching, and strategic HR delivery.

The post reports to the Executive Director of People & Governance and includes deputising duties when necessary. You will partner with senior leaders to translate talent priorities into practical programmes, while maintaining a credible, supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in HR generalist role with coaching focus.
• Strong leadership and people-management experience.
• Strategic mindset with ability to translate priorities into programmes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with senior stakeholders.
• Discretion and integrity with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of BAFTA's talent strategy and learning & development initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day performance and development of the People team (2 Officers + 1 Advisor).
• Deputise for Executive Director of People & Governance when required.
• Act as a business partner to heads of department across the organisation.
• Provide coaching and guidance to staff and managers across core people areas.

Job description

Head of People, London W1F, circa £55,000 per annum gross

Our opportunity:

The Head of People supports the Executive Director of People & Governance to lead BAFTA's people team and deliver our people strategy, serving around 200 employees. The role has three direct reports (two People Officers and a People Advisor) and is responsible for their day-to-day management, coaching and supporting them to deliver an expert, consistent service across our core people areas. The Head of People deputises for the Executive Director when needed and works as a business partner to heads of department across the organisation.

This is a generalist role, and you will be confident working across the full range of HR. Over the next two years it will have a particular focus on talent and development: you will lead the development and delivery of BAFTA's talent strategy, principles and priorities, with learning and development at its heart, so that our people can build their skills and grow their careers with us.

How BAFTA gives you the red carpet experience

• Holiday - 29 days a year plus bank holidays
• Employee health cash-back plan
• Group Income Protection (GIP)
• Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme & season ticket loan
• Access to cinemas throughout the UK and to BAFTA events

Who you are?

• A developer of people, with a coaching style and a genuine interest in helping others grow.
• Strategic yet hands on, able to turn talent priorities into practical programmes and deliver them.
• A supportive, approachable leader, someone the team can turn to for guidance.
• Credible and influential with senior colleagues, able to offer constructive challenge as well as support.
• Calm and confident in difficult conversations, with sound judgement on sensitive matters.
• Collaborative, building trusted relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Trustworthy and discreet with confidential information.
• Able to support evening and weekend events when needed.

The closing date for this role is 11.59pm on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.

About Us:

ABOUT BAFTA

BAFTA isa leading arts charity focused on championing creativity, opportunity and social change for all through the transformative power of film, games and television.

BAFTA’s Purpose:

Enrich the cultural landscape. Level the playing field. Be progressive. Inspire and celebrate.

BAFTA’s Mission:

We champion practitioners in film, games and television, regardless of background and life experience. We provide community for our members and strive for progressive industry and cultural practices. We recognise exceptional storytelling through our awards.

BAFTA’s Vision:

People from all backgrounds will have opportunity to thrive in the screen industries, bringing rich, more diverse stories for us to celebrate.

DIVERSITY MONITORING

Our aim is for our staff/volunteers to be a diverse mix of talented people who want to come and do their best work. BAFTA is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who want to join BAFTA and do their best work. Our culture at work is inclusive and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. Please take the time to fill out our Diversity Monitoring Survey. All the information you provide will be anonymous and is not considered with your application.

We actively encourage all applicants to share with us how you might perform best throughout our recruitment process, as such should you wish for us to adjust the process in order for you to shine please get in touch: [e-mail].

Date Posted: 06 Nov 2026