People & Talent Manager

The Columbo Group is the team behind some of the UK's most loved music, nightlife and hospitality brands, including Jazz Cafe, The Blues Kitchen, Phonox, The Old Queen's Head and The Parakeet, alongside festivals and events including Maiden Voyage, Eastern Electrics, Jazz Cafe Festival and Columbo Music, our live promotions and touring business.

Through venues, festivals, food, nightlife and culture, we create experiences that bring people together while championing creativity and emerging talent.

We're looking for an ambitious, organised and people-focused People & Talent Manager to become the heartbeat of our Camden offices and help shape the future of our teams, culture and talent.

This is not a traditional HR role.

You'll support a close-knit Head Office team of around 35 people working across two Camden offices, just a few minutes apart. You'll play a central role in attracting great people, creating exceptional employee experiences, building our employer brand and helping make The Columbo Group one of the most exciting places to work in music, hospitality and culture.

You'll be the person who ensures new starters have an incredible first day, managers are supported to build high-performing teams, our offices feel welcoming and energising, and our culture continues to evolve as we grow.

We're looking for someone who genuinely loves people, music and culture, thrives in fast-paced creative environments and takes pride in creating workplaces where people can do their best work and have a great time doing it.

This is a predominantly office-based role. We work from home on Wednesdays, but otherwise we expect this person to be present, visible and immersed in the day-to-day life of the team. Success in this role comes from building relationships, understanding people and being at the centre of the action.

What You'll Be Doing

Talent Attraction & Employer Brand

• Lead recruitment for Promotions and Head Office roles from advert through to onboarding

• Write engaging job adverts that reflect our culture and attract exceptional talent

• Manage candidate screening, interviews, offers and onboarding processes

• Build relationships with recruiters, universities, creative communities and industry networks

• Manage and grow The Columbo Group LinkedIn presence

• Support employer branding initiatives that showcase our culture, people and opportunities

• Help position The Columbo Group as a leading destination for emerging music industry talent

• Create and manage our internship programme and future talent initiatives

• Continuously improve candidate experience and recruitment processes

Employee Experience & Culture

• Own and continuously improve the employee journey from onboarding onwards

• Deliver engaging inductions focused on our culture, values and ways of working

• Organise welcome lunches, introductions and onboarding experiences

• Create opportunities for connection, collaboration and team engagement

• Coordinate socials, celebrations, recognition initiatives and company events

• Help build a culture where people feel connected, supported and motivated

Team Performance & Development

• Support managers in building engaged, high-performing teams

• Coordinate probation reviews, development conversations and regular 1:1 processes

• Help managers create meaningful growth opportunities for their teams

• Support learning, development and career progression initiatives

• Identify opportunities to improve team effectiveness and employee experience

People Operations

• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts and people systems

• Support onboarding, holiday administration and general people processes

• Help streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency

• Use AI tools and technology to automate administration and improve ways of working

Workplace Experience

• Oversee the day-to-day running of our two Camden offices

• Create welcoming, organised and inspiring working environments

• Manage facilities, office supplies and workplace operations

• Ensure our offices reflect the creativity, energy and culture of The Columbo Group

• Be a visible and approachable presence within the team

What We're Looking For

• Experience in People, Talent, Employee Experience, Recruitment or Culture-focused roles

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills

• A genuine passion for people, music, hospitality and culture

• Experience coordinating multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Someone who naturally creates energy, connection and positive momentum within teams

• Comfortable using HR systems, recruitment platforms and Microsoft 365

• Enthusiastic about AI tools and modern ways of working

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and willingness to get stuck in wherever needed

You'll Thrive In This Role If You...

• Love creating memorable employee experiences

• Enjoy building relationships across all levels of a business

• Take pride in making workplaces more organised, engaging and enjoyable

• Are equally happy running an onboarding session, creating a LinkedIn post or organising a company social

• Enjoy working in person and being part of a close-knit team

• Want to help shape the future talent and culture of a business at the intersection of music, hospitality and nightlife

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• 50% discount across all Columbo Group venues

• Unlimited guest list access to our venues, events and festivals

• Competitive salary and pension scheme

• Opportunities for progression and development

• A creative, collaborative and social working environment

• The opportunity to help shape the culture, talent and employee experience of one of the UK's most exciting music and hospitality groups