People Advisor
British Film Institute Closing date: Tue, 17 Nov 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
£35,640 - £41,763 per annum
What you'll do
Provide advice and guidance across the employee lifecycle, including probation, performance, family leave, organisational change and employee exits.
Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters taking a practical, solutions-focused approach and escalating complex cases appropriately.
Contribute to workforce and recruitment planning, including team structures, job evaluation, pay and grading.
Deliver accurate and efficient people processes, maintaining employee records, contractual changes and HR systems.
Create a positive employee experience, using feedback and insights to continuously improve people practices across the BFI.
What you'll bring
Proven experience working in an HR / People Advisor or similar generalist role with experience of advising and supporting managers across a range of employee relations matters
Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application to employee relations and people management matters.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate tactfully and professionally with colleagues at all levels and handle confidential information appropriately.
Ability to apply anti-racist and inclusive principles when providing people advice and supporting people processes and practices.
Take a look at the full job description to learn more about the role and how you could be a great fit.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 17 November 2026
First interviews will be held on 02 or 03 December 2026
Second interviews will be held on 08 or 10 December 2026
Job Requirements
Proven experience working in an HR / People Advisor or similar generalist role with experience of advising and supporting managers across a range of employee relations matters
Good knowledge of UK employment legislation and its practical application to employee relations and people management matters.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate tactfully and professionally with colleagues at all levels and handle confidential information appropriately.
Ability to apply anti-racist and inclusive principles when providing people advice and supporting people processes and practices.
Take a look at the full job description to learn more about the role and how you could be a great fit.
Job Responsibilities
Provide advice and guidance across the employee lifecycle, including probation, performance, family leave, organisational change and employee exits.
Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters taking a practical, solutions-focused approach and escalating complex cases appropriately.
Contribute to workforce and recruitment planning, including team structures, job evaluation, pay and grading.
Deliver accurate and efficient people processes, maintaining employee records, contractual changes and HR systems.
Create a positive employee experience, using feedback and insights to continuously improve people practices across the BFI.
Job Overview
- Job Title: People Advisor
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Human Resources
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Tue, 17 Nov 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
Further details about the role, the BFI and our benefits can be obtained by visiting www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/job-opportunities.
About British Film Institute
We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.