Medialab Group

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.