Thames & Hudson
Job Description
Department: People & Culture
Reports to: Head of People & Culture
Location: Britannia Street, London WC1X. Hybrid: minimum three days per week in the office after probation
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £36,000-£38,000 per annum
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 18 October 2026
Thames & Hudson is an independent, family-owned illustrated book publisher based in London, with an international reputation for producing high-quality books across art, design, architecture, photography, fashion, history, archaeology and popular culture. Behind every book is a wide range of specialist, operational and support teams who help the company work effectively, collaboratively and to a high standard. Our People & Culture team helps the business attract, develop and retain talented people, while maintaining fair, effective and inclusive employment practices. We work closely with managers and colleagues across T&H on recruitment, learning and development, employee relations, reward, payroll, policies and initiatives that support a positive working culture.
As one of two HR Advisors, you will provide a responsive, accurate and well-organised People & Culture service to employees and managers across Thames & Hudson. Working closely with the Head of People & Culture, you will support recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, payroll, benefits and day-to-day HR administration. You will also be a first point of contact for practical guidance on our policies, handling routine queries confidently and escalating complex or sensitive matters appropriately. It is a varied, people-focused role for someone who takes pride in getting the details right and enjoys being an approachable, visible presence for colleagues.
Job Requirements
– three years’ experience in an HR, People & Culture or comparable administrative or advisory role
– CIPD Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience, and a willingness to work towards CIPD Level 5 where appropriate
experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and day-to-day employee administration
– strong organisational skills, close attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
– clear written and verbal communication skills and a professional, approachable manner
– confidence using Microsoft Word and Excel, and HR or payroll systems
– the ability to handle confidential information responsibly and follow agreed processes
– an appetite for exploring new digital tools, including AI, to improve ways of working appropriately and responsibly
– a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive workforce
– the ability to commute regularly to our King’s Cross office, and an appreciation of the value of working together in person.
Job Responsibilities
– coordinate recruitment from approved job description through to offer, including placing adverts, tracking applications, communicating with candidates and arranging interviews
-help recruiting managers follow fair and inclusive recruitment processes, and prepare offer letters and contracts for approval, alongside references and right-to-work checks
– coordinate new starter set-up with Administration, IT and Facilities, support our first-day induction and suggest practical improvements to the new-starter experience
– maintain learning&development records, gather training needs from appraisals and requests, research and book suitable learning, and support internal learning sessions
– support accurate monthly payroll changes and checks with payroll and Finance colleagues, and help administer pensions, benefits, pay review and profit share
-keep employee records&trackers accurate, up to date and confidential, covering contract changes, absence, family leave, holidays, probation and ftc
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