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Universal Design Studio · London, England, UK
Universal Design Studio (part of the AKQA Group and WPP), is an architecture and interiors practice based in London and New York, dedicated to creating spaces that inspire and endure. Founded in 2001 by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, the studio has built an international reputation for delivering thoughtful, finely crafted environments grounded in design-led strategy and research. We design from the inside out, crafting spaces
Universal Design Studio (part of the AKQA Group and WPP), is an architecture and interiors practice based in London and New York, dedicated to creating spaces that inspire and endure. Founded in 2001 by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, the studio has built an international reputation for delivering thoughtful, finely crafted environments grounded in design-led strategy and research.
We design from the inside out, crafting spaces that elevate everyday experiences. Through the ideas, objects, and spaces we create, we seek to cultivate intelligence, find beauty, and drive transformation, all while deepening connections, inspiring participation, and unlocking creative potential in every interaction.
As People Manager, you will help to advance a world class employee experience for employees – current and future. You will have an excellent knowledge of industry best practices, but also push boundaries to bring to life the employee experience vision.
The People Manager will partner with the studio leadership team and global People team to drive business performance through our people.
This is a Fixed Term Contract position for Maternity Cover for 6 months
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Partner with leadership to proactively design and deliver people initiatives that support the business objectives.
Utilise tools such as the employee engagement survey to help drive employee engagement, retention and growth of our teams.
Partner with the global People team to identify, develop, and implement standardised processes, policies, and procedures to help drive a premium employee experience.
Partner with the business to create a culture of strong managers and leaders who prioritise performance and career management discussions.
Oversee the bi- annual performance management process and collab