We are Landsec

We identify and shape places that create opportunity, enhance quality of life, and bring joy to the people connected to them.

This is how we’ve created the UK’s leading portfolio of urban places and one of the largest real estate companies in Europe.

Our £10 billion portfolio is built around premium workplaces, the country’s pre-eminent retail platform, and a residential pipeline that will redefine urban life.

We’ve honed this ability over 80 years. Spotting the opportunities, building the partnerships, and continually adapting to shape the places that meet the needs of a changing world.

Places where life happens. Where businesses grow. And where cities are defined.

Location

This role is based at MediaCity, Manchester.

The Team

Reporting jointly to the MediaCity CEO and the Landsec People Director.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Head of People to lead in a fast-paced, creative media environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s most dynamic creative hubs. MediaCity is entering an exciting new chapter under a media-savvy, visionary CEO, backed by Landsec - an 80-year-old FTSE 100 real estate business that owns and operates iconic places like Piccadilly Lights, Bluewater, Liverpool ONE and Mayfield. Together, they bring the best of both worlds: the agility and innovation of a creative ecosystem combined with the scale, stability, and ambition of a leading property company.

• Salary: Competitive

Principle Accountabilities

• Lead the people agenda for MediaCity, enabling growth and building organisational capability.

• Create a culture of collaboration and creativity that attracts and retains top talent.

• Leverage Landsec’s heritage and resources to deliver world-class people strategies.

• Operate with a broader Landsec perspective, aligning Media City’s approach with group-wide standards and sharing best practice.

• Assume responsibility within the wider Landsec group for implementing legislation changes, working closely with the People Directors and People Managers across the group and other key stakeholders such as CoSec to ensure policies and procedures are fit for purpose and evolve as necessary.

• Lead on all ER activity within MediaCity and support the wider Landsec group on key activity such as acquisitions and TUPE when required

• Work closely with the Head of Reward and People Director as part of the wider group focus in improving governance and data-driven decision making

• Champion innovation in people practices matching the pace of a fast-evolving media landscape.

What makes this opportunity truly distinctive is Dock10, the UK’s leading television facility at the heart of MediaCity. Dock10 is home to some of the biggest names in broadcasting and production, offering cutting edge studios and technology that power global content creation. This environment brings together creativity, technology, and talent in a way few places can match, and as Head of People, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the culture that enables this ecosystem to thrive.

Essential Criteria

• Proven senior HR/People leadership experience within a complex, fast paced organisation.

• Deep knowledge of People processes, employment legislation, governance, and policy frameworks.

• Experience leading and developing People teams, fostering a high performance, inclusive culture.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with experience embedding inclusive people practices.

• Ability to lead organisational change and deliver people focused transformation initiatives.

• Strong analytical and data driven approach, using insights and assessment tools to inform decisions.

• Strong capability in HR systems (e.g. Workday) and people data management.

• High integrity, sound judgement, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with discretion.

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