Head of People

Location

This role is based at MediaCity, Manchester.

The Team

Reporting jointly to the MediaCity CEO and the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] People Director.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Head of People to lead in a fast-paced, creative media environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s most dynamic creative hubs. MediaCity is entering an exciting new chapter under a media-savvy, visionary CEO, backed by [Employer hidden] - an 80-year-old FTSE 100 real estate business that owns and operates iconic places like Piccadilly Lights, Bluewater, Liverpool ONE and Mayfield. Together, they bring the best of both worlds: the agility and innovation of a creative ecosystem combined with the scale, stability, and ambition of a leading property company.

Salary: Competitive

Principle Accountabilities

• Lead the people agenda for MediaCity, enabling growth and building organisational capability.
• Create a culture of collaboration and creativity that attracts and retains top talent.
• Leverage [Employer hidden]’s heritage and resources to deliver world-class people strategies.
• Operate with a broader [Employer hidden] perspective, aligning Media City’s approach with group-wide standards and sharing best practice.
• Assume responsibility within the wider [Employer hidden] group for implementing legislation changes, working closely with the People Directors and People Managers across the group and other key stakeholders such as CoSec to ensure policies and procedures are fit for purpose and evolve as necessary.
• Lead on all ER activity within MediaCity and support the wider [Employer hidden] group on key activity such as acquisitions and TUPE when required
• Work closely with the Head of Reward and People Director as part of the wider group focus in improving governance and data-driven decision making
• Champion innovation in people practices matching the pace of a fast-evolving media landscape.

What makes this opportunity truly distinctive is Dock10, the UK’s leading television facility at the heart of MediaCity. Dock10 is home to some of the biggest names in broadcasting and production, offering cutting edge studios and technology that power global content creation. This environment brings together creativity, technology, and talent in a way few places can match, and as Head of People, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the culture that enables this ecosystem to thrive.

Essential Criteria

• Proven senior HR/People leadership experience within a complex, fast paced organisation.
• Deep knowledge of People processes, employment legislation, governance, and policy frameworks.
• Experience leading and developing People teams, fostering a high performance, inclusive culture.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with experience embedding inclusive people practices.
• Ability to lead organisational change and deliver people focused transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical and data driven approach, using insights and assessment tools to inform decisions.
• Strong capability in HR systems (e.g. Workday) and people data management.
• High integrity, sound judgement, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with discretion.

Life and Benefits at [Employer hidden]

We have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter.  We offer fantastic Learning and Development opportunities to help you grow and reach your potential and we also play our part in supporting the communities where we live and work.

Below are some of our core benefits, make sure to visit our My Total Reward page for more information.

• Performance based annual bonus plan
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days each year. Enjoy an additional three-day December festive break on top of your leave and a special ‘My Day’ to take off for whatever you choose.
• Enhanced pension contributions – [Employer hidden] will contribute up to 10.5% subject to your contribution.
• Private medical insurance, Health Cash Plan, Life assurance and income protection.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies (view our Family policies page for more details)
• Two different share plans enabling you to share in the success you will help to build
• Up to 4 working days to volunteer per year and 'Give As You Earn' programmes allowing you to donate to charities straight out of your pay and we top up by 20%

And when it comes to your health and wellbeing you will also have access to other benefits: our employee assistance programme, digital GP, cycle to work scheme, a mindfulness app and a health app supporting fertility and menopause

Diversity and Inclusion

At [Employer hidden], we value diversity & inclusion. We work to better reflect the diversity of the communities we work within and empower everyone who works at [Employer hidden] to realise their potential.

We strive to ensure all our information, and services are accessible to and usable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with our recruitment partners by emailing [contact hidden]

To find out more about our approach, visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

About [Employer hidden]

We identify and shape places that create opportunity, enhance quality of life, and bring joy to the people connected to them.

This is how we’ve created the UK’s leading portfolio of urban places and one of the largest real estate companies in Europe. Our £10 billion portfolio is built around premium workplaces, the country’s pre-eminent retail platform, and a residential pipeline that will redefine urban life.

We’ve honed this ability over 80 years. Spotting the opportunities, building the partnerships, and continually adapting to shape the places that meet the needs of a changing world.

Places where life happens. Where businesses grow. And where cities are defined.

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Life at [Employer hidden]

We have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter.  Visit our Benefits and Career Development Page for more information

Diversity at [Employer hidden]

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and/or parental status, ethnicity, race, nationality, citizenship, cultural background, socio-economic background, religion or belief

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Flexible Working

Depending on the nature of your role, [Employer hidden] may be able to offer different ways of working to fit around your lifestyle. We know that flexible working can make a real difference to your wellbeing and professional development, and in turn can benefit us as an employer and our customers. The flexible working options available to you is something that can be discussed at the interview stage during the recruitment process

The Recruitment Process

To apply for a role at [Employer hidden] please click apply in any available role, create a candidate account and upload your CV with the supporting information.

Stage 1: Review CV's

Once you have applied your application will be assessed against the required skills, experience and qualifications. Commonly you will be informed whether you move onto the interview process via a telephone call or email message within 2 weeks of your application being uploaded.

Stage 2: Interview

In most cases the interview process will take between 2-4 weeks with a single on-site interview that may be supported by telephone interviews. In more senior positions you may be asked to attend site and meet other members of the team for less formal interviews.

Stage 3: Offer and Contract

If you are successful a verbal offer will be made and your start date discussed before a contract and offer is sent out to you via the candidate account you applied through. You will be able to review and sign this online. You will be fully supported by [Employer hidden]'s recruitment team during this process.

Stage 4: Onboarding

Once you have signed your contract you will be able to onboard through our HR system providing us with all the details and completing your benefit selection, your pre-employment screening and any additional onboarding tasks you may have.

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