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About the Role

We are seeking a People Manager to join our team on a permanent basis, ideally suited for a candidate in a People Advisor position or seeking career progression. This role supports the Media & Entertainment division, working with People Business Partners to implement strategic people plans and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a critical friend and trusted advisor to leaders and managers, providing guidance on ITV policies, processes, and D&I initiatives.
• Guide line managers through everyday HR situations, including capability, performance management, probation management, grievances, and smart/flexible working.
• Manage health and wellbeing processes, including sickness absence, stress risk assessments, and Occupational Health referrals.
• Support change and organisational design initiatives, assisting with restructures and advocating for business change.
• Ensure policy compliance and risk management by identifying operational risks, overseeing compliance frameworks, and staying updated on legal/statutory requirements.
• Take accountability for People data within business areas, using insights to drive informed business decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR Operations, Services, and Centres of Excellence to deliver efficient service and improve HR toolkits and processes.

Requirements

• Demonstrable HR generalist experience, preferably within a fast-paced, high-profile organisation.
• Proven experience identifying and resolving employee relations risks and issues.
• Solid working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, trust, and influence across all levels.
• Action-oriented, resilient, and conscientious.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions within scope, and manage competing priorities.

Skills

• Minimum Level 5 CIPD qualification is desirable, or demonstrable evidence of strong HR technical capability.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge managers, translate complex initiatives into clear messaging, and adapt style.
• Solid numerical skills.
• Proficiency across Google Suite/MS Office.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion HR information systems is highly advantageous.
• Commercial curiosity about the broader business.
• Proactive 'can-do' approach.
• Comfort operating with a high degree of ambiguity.
• Genuine passion for people's personal development, growth, and continuous process improvement.

Location

• White City, London

Work Type

• Hybrid (minimum 3 days in the office per week)
• Permanent
• Some travel within the UK to other ITV offices will be required.

Experience Level

• Ideally suited for a candidate already in a People Advisor position or looking for their next step in their career.

Benefits

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

About the Company

• The People Team within Media & Entertainment operates at the heart of ITV’s creative and commercial engine.
• We partner closely with leaders and managers to deliver strategic people plans that align with our 'More than TV' and overall People Strategies.
• Working alongside our specialised Centres of Excellence—including Talent Acquisition, Reward, Learning & Development, Occupational Health, and Diversity & Inclusion—we provide a seamless, high-quality, and comprehensive HR service that makes ITV a fantastic place to work.
• Your work matters to millions.
• Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV.
• You’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
• When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference.
• Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
• Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Equal Opportunity

• ITV is for everyone.
• ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people.
• As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage.
• We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments.
• There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.