Head of People

CompanyLandsec

LocationManchester Area, United Kingdom

Posted At2/17/2026

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Human resource managers and directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£52,900 (£27.13 per hour)

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Description

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.

Life and Benefits at Landsec

We have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. We offer fantastic Learning and Development opportunities to help you grow and reach your potential and we also play our part in supporting the communities where we live and work.

Below are some of our core benefits, make sure to visit our My Total Reward page for more information.

Performance based annual bonus plan
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days each year. Enjoy an additional three-day December festive break on top of your leave and a special ‘My Day’ to take off for whatever you choose.
Enhanced pension contributions – Landsec will contribute up to 10.5% subject to your contribution.
Private medical insurance, Health Cash Plan, Life assurance and income protection.
Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies (view our Family policies page for more details)
Two different share plans enabling you to share in the success you will help to build
Up to 4 working days to volunteer per year and 'Give As You Earn' programmes allowing you to donate to charities straight out of your pay and we top up by 20%

And when it comes to your health and wellbeing you will also have access to other benefits: our employee assistance programme, digital GP, cycle to work scheme, a mindfulness app and a health app supporting fertility and menopause.