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Location: Clapham Junction – Hybrid (3 days in the office, Monday mandatory)
Team: Office
Reports to: Managing Director
We’re brand brewery an integrated brand experience agency with a big heart and even bigger ideas.
We help brands create meaningful connections through unforgettable experiences. From global employee engagement campaigns and immersive conferences to standout sports sponsorship activations and high-impact creative campaigns – we do it all.
And we do it with heart, hustle, and a healthy dose of curiosity.
We may be small, but we think (and act) big. Working with budgets north of £2 million, we combine creativity, strategy, and smart collaboration with a close-knit, family-style culture that keeps our clients and our people coming back for more.
Our mantra? Deliver beyond the expected. Always.
Our Values
* Add Value – Whether it’s a tiny detail or a bold idea, everything we do makes things better.
* Be Connected – We build real relationships, grounded in trust, empathy and collaboration.
* Take Ownership – We step up, take initiative, and see things through.
Who You Are
We are a family-run business that strives to retain the personal touch both internally and externally. A fast-paced business that requires someone with honesty, drive, and a strong understanding of how to support both people and business needs. You know how to provide clear, practical HR advice and keep things running smoothly across the employee lifecycle helping to make bb a positive, supportive and successful place to work.
What You’ll Be Doing
As People & Culture Advisor, you’ll be the go-to person for day-to-day HR advice and support, ensuring smooth and compliant people processes across the business. This standalone role is hands-on and operational, providing trusted first-line guidance and ensuring that all HR activities run efficiently and in line with legislation and company values.
HR Administration
* Own all day-to-day HR administration, documentation and templates across the employee lifecycle.
* Work with our Office & Environment Manager to maintain accurate employee records and data, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements.
* Produce staff correspondence and log all HR interactions.
* Keep Monday.com HR boards & BambooHR (HRIS) updated with staff details, policies and announcements.
* Conduct exit interviews, record feedback and share insights to support continuous improvement.
* Maintain the HR tracker and provide payroll information.
* Manage and renew HR-related subscriptions and memberships.
* Support SLT with sharing HR updates and initiatives across the business.
Policy & Compliance
* Keep up to date with employment law changes and flag any recommended updates.
* Maintain HR policies and procedures and ensure processes are followed consistently.
* Monitor right-to-work documentation and audit compliance.
HR Advice & Support
* Provide first-line HR support to employees and managers on a range of matters.
* Advise and coach managers on policies and processes such as performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance.
* Liaise with external HR partners for specialist advice where needed.
* Support conflict resolution and employee wellbeing conversations.
* Escalate complex or high-risk matters to the SLT.
Recruitment & Onboarding
* Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, from job adverts and candidate communication to offers and onboarding.
* Prepare offer documentation, collect references, and ensure smooth onboarding.
* Deliver HR inductions and ensure new starters are welcomed effectively.
Engagement & Development
* Gather feedback on employee benefits and initiatives.
* Take notes at feedback sessions and follow up on agreed actions.
* Ensure performance reviews are completed on time, escalating issues where necessary.
* Highlight training needs and support the coordination of external training.
General
* Attend department meetings to provide HR updates and insights.
* Support with other HR projects or tasks as required.
What You'll Bring
We’re not just after experience we’re after the right attitude, too. If you’re proactive, thoughtful, and excited about growing with us, you’ll fit right in.
Skills
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
* Proactive, self-motivated and solution-focused
* Analytical mindset and continuous improvement approach
Tools
* Experience in a business-facing HR role
* Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law
* CIPD Level 5 (or working towards), preferred
* Experience in agency or events environments, preferred
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, Monday.com and BambooHR
What You’ll Get
* A flexible, hybrid work environment
* Lots of room to grow and take on new challenges
* A close-knit team that genuinely supports each other
* 22 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays – Increasing a day a year up to 5 additional days
* Birthday Day – An additional day's leave for your birthday.
* Pension
* Enhanced Pay – Sickness absence, maternity and emergency dependent leave.
* Long Service Awards – Awarded 4 weeks paid leave for 5 & 10 years LOS
* EAP – Health Assured – Whether it’s personal or professional challenges, the EAP provides a safe space to talk through it all.
* Private Medical Insurance
* Access to our full range of employee benefits via the Employee Portal
Our Interview Process
* Apply with your CV and answer the application questions
* Screening Call with our People & Culture Manager
* Remote 1st Stage Interview
* In-person Final Stage Interview
Top tip when applying
Please take your time with the application questions, as the answers to these will help us decide if we’d like to interview you.
Equal opportunities for everyone
Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us, and we’re making sure we have lots of support for all our people to grow at bb!
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative and Human Resources
Industries
Human Resources Services and Administrative and Support Services
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