Talent Manager

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.

• 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 Linked In 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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