People Advisor

British Film Institute (BFI); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

BFI pension scheme

BFI Childcare Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Tickets to screenings/events

BFI Player subscription

Merchandise discount

Job summary

British Film Institute (BFI) is seeking an experienced People Advisor on a fixed-term basis to deliver a responsive HR service across key business areas. You will partner with managers and employees through the full lifecycle, collaborating with the People and Culture teams to drive practical guidance and continuous improvement.

You will support probation, performance, leave, organisational change, and exits, coaching managers in employee relations and contributing to workforce planning and job

Qualifications

• Experience advising managers on employee relations and ER matters.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment laws and practical application.
• Strong communication and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice across the employee lifecycle, including probation and exits.
• Coach managers on employee relations with practical, solutions-focused guidance.
• Contribute to workforce planning, team structures, and pay grading.
• Deliver accurate HR processes and maintain employee records and HR systems.
• Create a positive employee experience and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

UK employment law

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/People

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Fixed Term Contract: until 05 November 2027

We are looking for an experienced People Advisor to provide a responsive and people-focused HR service, partnering with managers and employees across allocated business areas to provide practical advice and guidance throughout the employee lifecycle. As part of the People Business Partnering team, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the People and Culture team: Resourcing & Reward, Organisational Development & Culture, and Health, Safety & Wellbeing.

Our People & Culture team works with approximately 800 employees carrying out an incredibly diverse range of work, from caring for our film collections and bringing festivals and events to life, to running our cinemas and delivering essential business functions.

What you’ll do

• Provide advice and guidance across the employee lifecycle, including probation, performance, family leave, organisational change and employee exits.
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters taking a practical, solutions-focused approach and escalating complex cases appropriately.
• Contribute to workforce and recruitment planning, including team structures, job evaluation, pay and grading.
• Deliver accurate and efficient people processes, maintaining employee records, contractual changes and HR systems.
• Create a positive employee experience, using feedback and insights to continuously improve people practices across the BFI.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience working in an HR / People Advisor or similar generalist role with experience of advising and supporting managers across a range of employee relations matters
• Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application to employee relations and people management matters.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate tactfully and professionally with colleagues at all levels and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to apply anti-racist and inclusive principles when providing people advice and supporting people processes and practices.

Take a look at the full job description to learn more about the role and how you could be a great fit.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 17 November 2026

First interviews will be held on 02 or 03 December 2026

Second interviews will be held on 08 or 10 December 2026

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays + the option to buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave
• Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year
• BFI pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• BFI Childcare Scheme, where we contribute to childcare costs
• Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave
• Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank & IMAX screenings and events
• Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI merchandise, and film tickets

For most of our roles we operate a hybrid working model, more information can be found here - https://www.bfi.org.uk/jobs-opportunities.

We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a place at the first stage selection process to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.