At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive the people agenda and support teams in a dynamic media environment.
- Company: Join Independent Media, a leader in innovative journalism and digital content.
- Benefits: Flexible 4-day work week, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and innovation while working with a passionate team.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team making a real impact in a fast-paced industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR, strong communication skills, and knowledge of UK employment law.
11 Month FTC, 4 days a week
About Independent Media
Independent Media comprises The Independent, Standard Digital, Bulletin, BuzzFeed UK, HuffPost UK, Tasty UK, Seasoned, IndyBest and indy100. Harnessing market-leading innovation and excellence across its portfolio of pioneering brands, Independent Media has unrivalled scale, integrity and authority via its sites, apps, video, audio, experiential, newsletters and social media. While each Independent Media brand speaks in an authentic, unique voice to a loyal and distinct audience, they stand together in their commitment to positivity, inclusivity, and quality journalism and content. Independent Media’s network reaches 650 million users each month, with 1.1 billion content views across its brands and platforms, including web, apps, social media, podcasts, email, YouTube, syndication partners and print.
About you
This is a hands-on role delivering the day-to-day people agenda. You will have a wide-ranging patch including teams at Independent Media and Evening Standard Print. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast moving operational culture, doesn't get phased by rapid change and is pro-active in seeking solutions. You should be used to working in a digital media environment and are naturally collaborative with excellent mediation and communication skills. You will bring a wide range of experience in case-management, restructures and project work and enjoy being part of a small supportive team.
Essential skills and experience
- Well-rounded generalist with strong UK employment law knowledge.
- Experience of dealing with complex cases and restructures.
- Experience of project management.
- Proven recruitment experience and knowledge of best practice.
- You have experience of providing business focused advice to team members and managers.
- Strong communicator can explain complex matters in a straightforward way, whether in person or in writing.
- You have effective data analysis and Excel skills and are proficient in Word and Power Point.
- A full HR qualification is not necessary, on the job experience is of equal importance or may have gained your knowledge on the job.
Our values – you will deliver across all our values
- Inclusive: We champion diversity in our teams and in our reporting. Working as a team, we put transparency and effective communication at the heart of everything we do.
- Innovative: From the very beginning, The Independent has been breaking the mould. We take risks and are always looking to try new ideas in pursuit of excellence.
- Independent: Nobody tells us what to think; we make up our own minds and aren’t afraid to do things differently. Like our readers, we value honesty and integrity above outside influences.
Senior People Partner in City of London employer: The Independent
Independent Media is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, where creativity and innovation thrive. As a Social Media Manager, you will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse audience across multiple platforms while contributing to meaningful journalism and content creation. With a commitment to employee growth and development, Independent Media offers a dynamic environment that encourages collaboration and the exploration of new ideas, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals looking to make an impact.
