Medialab is the UK’s leading independent media agency, and one of the fastest growing in the industry. We’re a media agency that’s made differently: purpose-led, data-driven, founder-run and proudly independent.
Our entrepreneurial spirit means success is rewarded and there are no limits to what you can achieve, which our employees agree with, evidenced by being a Campaign ‘Best Place to work’ for the last 4 years in a row. We are IPA Effectiveness accredited, an IPA People-First agency and widely awarded including a double-gold at the 2024 IPA Effectiveness Awards for our work with Laithwaites.
Our independence means we can focus 100% on doing the right thing to secure success for our clients and our brilliant people. We work with a wide variety of clients including Sharps Bedrooms, SunLife, Standard Life, Laithwaites Wine, EMMA, Save the Children, Mind, Guide Dogs, Hovis, Alzheimer’s Society, RNLI and Clearscore.
OUR VALUES
* Commit to Doing the Right Thing (Take ownership and be accountable)
* Help People Flourish (Invest in people)
* Dig Deeper to Understand Better (Data driven curiosity)
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Working at Medialab comes with lots of perks including all the usual things you would expect, such as a competitive salary package, pension, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, weekly social events and big summer / end of year parties.
On top of that, we offer extra incentives which make life at Medialab even more rewarding:
* Time to Unwind – 25 days holiday (+ Christmas closure), birthday & mental health day off, flexi-hours, and work abroad scheme.
* Hybrid Working – Balance between home and office. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements from the commencement of employment.
Career Growth – Quarterly reviews, CPD Platinum training, mentoring, and leadership support.
* Health & Wellbeing – Private medical insurance, health cash plan, gym discounts, wellbeing apps, and free professional counselling.
* Supporting Families – Enhanced parental leave and life assurance.
* Giving Back – Paid charity days and sustainability initiatives.
* Perks & Rewards – Retail discounts, long-service trips, and an unforgettable team culture.
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE
We are hiring for a newly created People and L&D Advisor role, to join our best-in-class People and Culture team. Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, this role will work alongside a Senior People Advisor, with the support of a shared People Coordinator, leading day-to-day running of HR Operations & ER, supporting on a variety of projects and talent initiatives along the way.
Medialab are proudly recognised by the IPA with a Platinum accreditation in CPD and Learning & Development. We invest heavily in out teams personal development, training and progression - a learning culture which has been embedded from day one.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The new People and L&D Advisorwould have a key focus on leading and implementing key L&D initiatives, including ownership of our annual training plans and mentoring programme, partnering with managers to support team development, continue building a high-performing team and promote our culture of continuous learning, encouraging personal and professional development across the organisation.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
Must Have Skills
* Proven experience in HR Advisory / Employee Relations role, ideally within a similar media/marketing/creative/data driven business.
* Experience in planning and executing companywide training programmes, with a passion for L&D.
* Intermediate level of employment law knowledge.
* Process driven approach, experienced in using HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
* Expert in MS Outlook for diary management and scheduling tools.
* Intermediate skills in PowerPoint (template creation and formatting) and Excel (data manipulation, basic formulas, and pivot tables).
* Competent in data analysis, able to interpret, present, and extract actionable insights.
* Understanding of IR35, visa, and immigration regulations, keeping up-to-date with changes.
Nice to Have Skills
* Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, changing environment.
* Trusted to handle confidential information with integrity.
* Positive, proactive approach, always seeking solutions and anticipating team/business needs.
* Able to build successful working relationships at all levels, up to Board, with a professional and approachable manner.
* Strong problem-solving and project management skills, independently leading initiatives.
* Ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified.
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