People Advisor (up to £38,000)

12 month fixed term contract

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. 

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy! 

About the role  

Reporting into the People Partnering & Ops Lead, as People Advisor you will play a key role in shaping the employee experience by providing support across the full people lifecycle. You’ll be the go-to advisor for employees and managers, offering guidance on everything from onboarding, probation, and performance to wellbeing, policies, and employee relations. 

In this role, you’ll combine practical HR know-how with a people-first mindset — ensuring processes run smoothly while building strong, trusted relationships across the business. You’ll also get involved in projects that drive engagement, improve ways of working, and help us create a culture where everyone can thrive. 

You’ll love this role if; 

You want to be a part of a close-knit, progressive and people-first team that values fresh ideas, collaboration, and growth.  

As a People Advisor you will;  

Support the People Partners and Lead, with their client groups, more specifically: 

Employee Relations  

• With support from the People Partners, provide clear, pragmatic advice on employment law and ER matters, ensuring issues are managed fairly, effectively, and in line with Immediate’s policies and procedures. Including but not limited to investigations, disciplinary meetings and redundancy consultations. 

• Support and guide managers on performance matters including probation reviews, informal and formal PIPs, and disciplinary action as needed. 

• Lead on all maternity, paternity, and other parental processes, ensuring colleagues feel supported at every stage. 

• Lead on flexible working requests, working with People Partners where needed. 

• Own the probation process end-to-end, including reminders to managers, guidance on best practice, onboarding surveys, and check-ins. 

Onboarding & Offboarding 

• Deliver engaging HR inductions for new starters 

• Own exit interviews and new starter check-ins, escalating insights or issues as needed. 

• Partner with the People Administrator to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement. 

Wellbeing and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) 

• Collaborate with People Partnering and the EDI team on initiatives such as training, surveys, feedback sessions, and policies, aiming to drive real cultural change and foster a forward-thinking, inclusive workplace. 

• Champion wellbeing initiatives, by promoting mental health awareness, encouraging use of EAPs, Mental Health Champions/First Aiders, flexible working, or wellbeing tools. 

Learning & Development 

• Work closely with the People Partnering and L&D team on development plans, succession planning, talent mapping, and team-specific training needs. 

• Be a champion of our coaching and development platform, OpenBlend, encouraging strong engagement across the business areas you support. 

People Administration 

• Provide support to the People Administrator with key admin tasks including contracts, letters, payroll, benefits management, and HR inbox queries. 

Requirements

• Proven experience as a People Coordinator or People Advisor in a fast-paced, commercial environment. 

• Strong knowledge of performance management processes, with confidence in guiding managers through sensitive conversations. 

• Excellent communication and influencing skills – able to adapt your style and get buy-in at all levels. 

• Empathetic and personable, building trust and positive relationships with managers and colleagues alike. 

• Proactive and solutions-focused – spotting issues early and taking action before they escalate. 

• Process-savvy yet pragmatic, balancing compliance with flexibility and pragmatism. 

• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt quickly in a changing environment. 

• Confident with data and systems, ideally experienced with HRIS platforms and using people data to inform decisions.  

• Passionate about EDI and employee wellbeing, with an interest in contributing to initiatives that shape culture.  

• Collaborative team player, happy to roll up your sleeves and support wider People projects.  

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
• Tailored training and development through both our inhouse 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.