Senior People Manager, Creative & Entertainment

The Partnership Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in London seeks a Senior People Manager to oversee people operations, drive talent development, and manage compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate will have strong HR experience in a creative or entertainment environment and will be CIPD qualified. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage sensitive issues while supporting a culture of continuous development and feedback.

Benefits

Creative working environment

Opportunities to influence business plans

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Comprehensive HR experience within a creative or entertainment environment.
• Strong knowledge of current UK employment law and People best practices.
• Ability to switch from operational delivery to strategic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day people compliance, policy, and practice.
• Lead performance management cycles and career development planning.
• Implement People plan aligned with business objectives.

Skills

HR experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Ability to manage sensitive issues

Talent development

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading creative agency in London seeks a Senior People Manager to oversee people operations, drive talent development, and manage compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate will have strong HR experience in a creative or entertainment environment and will be CIPD qualified. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage sensitive issues while supporting a culture of continuous development and feedback.