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Job Title: Group Head of People
Location: Soho, London
Reports To: Managing Director
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent 

About Us 

The Partnership Group brings together leading talent, literary and below-the-line agencies, covering every facet of the entertainment industry, as well as TV/film development and production services, live events, and podcasts, all under one banner. The Partnership Group includes The Artists Partnership, Sayle Screen, Sara Putt Associates, The Development Partnership, TDP Live Events and Unlocked Podcasts. With a close-knit, high-performing team and a commitment to personalised service, we pride ourselves on nurturing both talent and internal culture. As we grow, we’re looking for a strategic and people-focused leader to help shape the next chapter of our journey. 

Role Overview 

As the Group Head of People, you will be responsible for leading and evolving the agency’s people strategy across the groups. This is a senior role that combines operational HR excellence with strategic foresight and a deep understanding of what makes a creative workplace thrive. You will partner closely with the senior leadership team to support the development of culture, as well as act as a key advisor.   

Key Responsibilities 

People Strategy & Culture 

• Develop and implement a progressive People strategy aligned with the agency’s business objectives and values. 

• Champion and evolve company culture, employee engagement, and inclusion initiatives. 

• Act as a key advisor to the SLT on organisational design, change management, and people planning. 

Talent Management & Development 

• Lead performance management cycles, career development planning, and succession initiatives. 

• Identify training needs and deliver relevant learning and development programmes, either in-house or via partners. 

• Support managers in coaching conversations, feedback frameworks, and team development. 

People Operations 

• Oversee all aspects of HR compliance, policy, and practice—including contracts, onboarding, and offboarding. 

• Manage complex employee relations cases with empathy, discretion, and professionalism. 

• Work with finance/payroll to ensure timely and accurate pay and benefits administration. 

Recruitment & Onboarding 

• Lead recruitment for all hires across departments, ensuring a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. 

• Design and manage onboarding experiences that support fast integration and long-term engagement. 

Wellbeing  

• Lead the development and delivery of a proactive wellbeing strategy tailored to the realities of high-performance creative work. 

• Partner with managers to foster psychologically safe team environments and recognise signs of burnout or disengagement. 

• Source and manage partnerships with external providers (e.g. EAPs, mental health trainers, wellness coaches) as needed. 

• Design and deliver initiatives that support holistic wellbeing, including stress management, work-life balance, and financial resilience. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Proven HR leadership experience, ideally within a creative, media, or entertainment environment. 

• CIPD-qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build trust with stakeholders at all levels. 

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. 

• Confidently managing sensitive issues with discretion, professionalism, and nuance. 

• Hands-on, pragmatic approach—able to flex between strategic and operational tasks. 

• Demonstrated experience in fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture. 

Desirable 

• Experience in small-to-medium-sized businesses where you’ve built or significantly shaped HR functions. 

• Knowledge of working with agents, creatives, or freelancers. 

• Passion for talent development and supporting people in high-pressure, high-performance roles. 

What We Offer 

• A creative and collaborative working environment 

• Opportunities to help shape and influence business and people strategy 

• Competitive salary  

Closing date: Friday 11th July 25  at 5pm

Please send your CV to: hr@theartistspartnership.com