People & Culture Partner

People & Culture Partner

Location: Clerkenwell, London (Hybrid)

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Reports To: Managing Director and The Board

About the Company

This creative, collaborative, and fast-growing business operates internationally within the arts and culture space, representing a diverse community of contemporary artists. Headquartered in London with reach across 25+ countries, the company curates impactful cultural experiences for global clients and is passionate about driving a reimagined creative economy.

With an ambitious and purpose-led team, the organisation fosters a supportive and values-driven culture that champions innovation, inclusion, and integrity.

The Role

This newly created standalone HR leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the people and culture strategy in a dynamic SME environment. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Board, you’ll lead HR operations and drive people initiatives that support growth, performance, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of people strategy aligned to business objectives
• Provide expert HR guidance to managers on employment law and people matters
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, talent development, and succession planning
• Develop and implement performance management, L&D, and reward frameworks
• Manage employee relations, change initiatives, and compliance policies
• Maintain HR systems and generate people metrics and reports
• Partner with senior leadership to build a progressive, inclusive workplace culture

• Who You Are

  • Proven HR generalist with experience in standalone or SME roles
  • CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)
  • In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
  • Experienced in driving change, building people processes, and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and people-focused

• Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Enhanced family leave and long-service sabbaticals
  • Hybrid working with summer hours and flexible start/finish times
  • Study leave, charity support day, and day off for moving house
  • Cycle to work scheme, EAP, pension, and more