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People Partner (London)

Wandsworth Full-Time 42000 - 84000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)

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At a Glance

Tasks: Drive inclusion initiatives and support recruitment efforts in a dynamic agency.
Company: Burson is a global leader in communications, focused on reputation management.
Benefits: Enjoy professional development, mentorship, and a vibrant, inclusive culture with hybrid work options.
Why this job: Shape the culture of an innovative agency while making a real impact on inclusion.
Qualifications: Experience in inclusion or people roles, strong organisational skills, and a passion for equity.
Other info: Join a community of lifelong learners and contribute to exciting projects across the UK.

The predicted salary is between 42000 - 84000 £ per year.

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Who We Are

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. More About The Role

We’re hiring a People Partner, a mid-level role that sits at the intersection of our UK Inclusion & People team. This role will lean more heavily toward driving our Inclusion & Impact agenda within the UK business, with recruitment responsibilities dependent on business needs. This is a unique opportunity for a purpose-driven and people-focused individual to help shape the culture of one of the most exciting and fast-evolving agencies in the UK. You’ll work closely with our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), leadership teams, global inclusion network and external partners – bringing energy, structure and direction to our inclusion work. When required you will also support our hiring teams to attract and engage outstanding talent, helping us grow with intention and impact. You’ll report into the UK Head of Inclusion & Impact, working collaboratively with a wide network of stakeholders across Burson UK and beyond. What You'll Do

Coordinate and support UK ERGs – acting as a strategic partner, providing administrative and logistical support, and helping to align activities with broader business priorities.
Deliver our Inclusion & Impact calendar – supporting the planning, production, and delivery of education and awareness-raising events, content and campaigns throughout the year.
Manage external relationships – building and nurturing partnerships with organisations aligned with our inclusion goals, from speaker bureaus and diverse talent platforms to grassroots and industry initiatives.
Track progress and impact – work closely with the UK Inclusion lead, People team and wider business functions to monitor KPIs, gather feedback and share results.
Support internal communications – helping to shape and share Inclusion & Impact content for employee updates, campaigns, and leadership communications.
Contribute to UK and regional Inclusion & Impact activations– connecting with Burson’s EMEA and global Inclusion networks and contributing to multi-market projects where relevant.
Manage end-to-end hiring for open roles across Burson UK – from briefing to offer.

Experience That Contributes To Success

Experience in inclusion, culture or people roles, ideally in a creative, communications or professional services environment.
Passionate about inclusion, equity and culture – with a strong understanding of how systemic change happens in organisations and the ability to connect daily actions to long-term impact.
Experience working with or supporting employee communities, ERGs or culture programmes, and an ability to bring structure, clarity and alignment to grassroots initiatives.
Excellent organisational and project management skills – able to plan and deliver multiple priorities at once.
Strong relationship-building skills – with confidence to engage and influence colleagues at all levels
Hands-on experience in recruitment, either in-house or at an agency.
Skilled in sourcing and attracting talent, writing job ads, and managing hiring processes with consistency.
Knowledge of tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and experience with an ATS

You Belong At Burson

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success. At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. When you click the Submit Application button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

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Full-time

Job function

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General Business, Management, and Business Development
Industries

Public Relations and Communications Services

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