People Partner

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events. We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

About the role

As a People Partner, you’ll support your client group as a trusted advisor and coach, working closely with a Senior People Partner and with the backing of a People Advisor. This is a true generalist role, giving you the scope to influence, guide, and shape both people and business outcomes. In this role, you’ll blend strategic HR expertise with a people‑first mindset, ensuring core processes run seamlessly, and strong, trusted partnerships are built across the business. You’ll play a key role in shaping initiatives that drive engagement, enhance ways of working, and strengthen a culture where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

You’ll love this role if:

• Be a trusted partner to your client groups – providing proactive, solution‑focused advice that helps leaders deliver their team and business objectives.
• Leverage people data by providing reports, analysing trends, risks and opportunities, and turning insights into actions that drive stronger outcomes for both people and the business.
• Guide and coach managers supporting them through employee relations issues such as performance management, wellbeing, conflict resolution, and organisational change with confidence and empathy.
• Champion our culture and values, embedding Immediate’s culture consistently across teams, ensuring alignment and a positive employee experience at every touchpoint.
• Collaborate across the People function working with Talent, L&D, Reward, EDI, Comms and Events to deliver a seamless end‑to‑end employee experience.
• Support organisational design and development, driving engagement, team effectiveness, and performance through thoughtful organisational development, succession planning, and change initiatives.
• Collaborate with the People Partnering and ED&I team on training, feedback sessions, surveys, and policies that create lasting cultural change and foster a forward‑thinking and inclusive workplace.
• Champion wellbeing initiatives, by promoting mental health awareness, encouraging use of EAPs, Mental Health Champions/First Aiders, flexible working, or wellbeing tools.
• Ensure all company policies, guidelines and procedures are up to date and in line with current employment law.

Requirements

• Proven HR experience in a business partner or advisory role, ideally within a fast‑paced, commercial environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and confidence in handling employee relations matters (e.g., performance management, wellbeing, conflict resolution, change management).
• Data‑driven mindset – comfortable analysing people data and using insights to shape decisions and strategies.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to guide and challenge managers at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills – able to build trusted relationships, simplify complex issues, and adapt your style to different audiences.
• Collaborative and cross‑functional – experienced in working closely with teams like Talent, Reward, L&D, and EDI to deliver an end‑to‑end people experience.
• Proactive problem‑solver – you spot issues before they escalated and create practical, people‑first solutions.
• Passion for culture and wellbeing – committed to building an inclusive, engaging environment where people can thrive.
• Organisational design and change experience (desirable) – helping shape teams and structures that support business growth.

Benefits

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival.
• Supportive well‑being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First Aiders & Champions.
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday.
• Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement.
• Claim back everyday health‑care cost with Medicash, our Health Cash back plan.
• Lease an electric vehicle through our EV salary sacrifice scheme.
• Tailored training and development through both our in‑house learning platform and LinkedIn Learning.
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development.
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave.
• We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy.
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance.
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces.

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, our local communities and the impact we have on the environment. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well‑being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment. People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities. Immediate is a place you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.