People Partner

Immediate Media Co.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Birthday day off

Hybrid working

Early finish Fridays

Learning platform training

Job summary

Immediate Media Co. is seeking a proactive People Partner to support client groups as a trusted advisor, working with a Senior People Partner and a People Advisor. This is a true generalist role with scope to influence people and business outcomes across the organisation.

You’ll blend strategic HR expertise with a people-first mindset, drive engagement, and build trusted partnerships. You’ll champion culture, wellbeing, and inclusive practices while ensuring processes align with UK employment

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience in a business partner or advisory role.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Data-driven mindset with experience turning insights into actions.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills for managers at all levels.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building across functions.
• Collaborative, cross-functional approach with Talent, Reward, L&D and EDI.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted partner to client groups, providing proactive advice to help leaders deliver objectives.
• Analyse people data, report findings, and translate insights into actions.
• Coach managers through performance, wellbeing, change, and ER issues with empathy.
• Champion our culture and values, ensuring a positive employee experience.
• Collaborate with the People function to deliver a seamless end-to-end employee experience.
• Support organisational design and development to drive engagement and growth.

Skills

HR business partner

UK employment law

data-driven decision making

coaching & influencing

communication skills

cross-functional collaboration

problem solving

culture & wellbeing

Job description

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the role

As a People Partner, you’ll support your client group as a trusted advisor and coach, working closely with a Senior People Partner and with the backing of a People Advisor. This is a true generalist role, giving you the scope to influence, guide, and shape both people and business outcomes.

In this role, you’ll blend strategic HR expertise with a people-first mindset, ensuring core processes run seamlessly, and strong, trusted partnerships are built across the business. You’ll play a key role in shaping initiatives that drive engagement, enhance ways of working, and strengthen a culture where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

You’ll love this role if;

You’re excited by the idea of joining a close-knit, passionate People team that’s all about driving culture and creating impact. If you want a role where you can make a genuine difference, shape how we support our people, and be part of a team that truly cares — this is the perfect opportunity for you.

As a People Partner you will;

• Be a trusted partner to your client groups – providing proactive, solution-focused advice that helps leaders deliver their team and business objectives.
• Leverage people data by providing reports, analysing trends, risks, and opportunities, and turning insights into actions that drive stronger outcomes for both people and the business.
• Guide and coach managers supporting them through employee relations issues such as performance management, wellbeing, conflict resolution, and organisational change with confidence and empathy.
• Champion our culture and values embedding Immediate’s culture consistently across teams, ensuring alignment and a positive employee experience at every touchpoint.
• Collaborate across the People function working with Talent, L&D, Reward, EDI, Comms and Events to deliver a seamless end-to-end employee experience.
• Support organisational design and development driving engagement, team effectiveness, and performance through thoughtful organisational development, succession planning, and change initiatives.
• Collaborate with the People Partnering and ED&I team on training, feedback sessions, surveys, and policies that create lasting cultural change and foster a forward-thinking and inclusive workplace.
• Champion wellbeing initiatives, by promoting mental health awareness, encouraging use of EAPs, Mental Health Champions/First Aiders, flexible working, or wellbeing tools.
• Ensure all company policies, guidelines and procedures are up to date and in line with current employment law.

Requirements

• Proven HR experience in a business partner or advisory role, ideally within a fast-paced, commercial environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and confidence in handling employee relations matters (e.g., performance management, wellbeing, conflict resolution, change management).
• Data-driven mindset – comfortable analysing people data and using insights to shape decisions and strategies.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to guide and challenge managers at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills – able to build trusted relationships, simplify complex issues, and adapt your style to different audiences.
• Collaborative and cross-functional – experienced in working closely with teams like Talent, Reward, L&D, and EDI to deliver an end-to-end people experience.
• Proactive problem-solver – you spot issues before they escal
• Passion for culture and wellbeing – committed to building an inclusive, engaging environment where people can thrive.
• Organisational design and change experience (desirable) – helping shape teams and structures that support business growth.
• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champions
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays