CANAL+ Group

VIE - UK & GLOBAL HR ASSISTANT - LONDON

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Job Description

VIE SCHEME (more info on eligibility here) - 1 YEAR STARTING 1st of SEPTEMBER 2026.

Welcome to CANAL+ Group! Series, films, documentaries, programmes, sports, etc. We are committed to creating the best content and an immersive experience for our millions of subscribers: emotions and sensations guaranteed! What if you were to step behind the screen? You'll be sure to find your place among our 7,600 enthusiasts around the world! 

�� STUDIOCANAL, CANAL+’s in-house studio, is one of Europe’s leading film and series studios, with worldwide production and distribution capabilities. It operates directly in nine major European markets including Austria, Benelux, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom, as well as in Australia and New Zealand, and offices in the United States and China. STUDIOCANAL finances, produces, and distributes 80 films per year. It owns one of the most prestigious catalogues in the world and the largest catalogue of European titles, boasting more than 9 400 titles from 60 countries. With a catalogue spanning 100 years of film history, STUDIOCANAL has invested close to 25 million euros into the 4K restoration of nearly 1 000 classic feature films over the past 7 years.

STUDIOCANAL also produces over 15 series each year, including local creations and premium international co-productions, and distributes its scripted productions and CANAL+ Originals globally (2,000 hours of current and library content in distribution). Projects are produced in-house by STUDIOCANAL or through its worldwide network of production companies, including 2e Bureau, STUDIOCANAL Original, Flab, Kissman, Pernel and Upside in France; Birdie Pictures, Red Production Company, Urban Myth Films, Strong Film & Television, and Sunny March TV in the UK; Bambú Producciones and Te Espero en Marte in Spain; Lailaps Films and STUDIOCANAL Series in Germany; Opus TV in Poland; Sam Productions in Denmark; Dingie in Belgium; and The Picture Company in the United States.

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��Role and Responsibilities

The role will support the UK team (based in London) and the International team (based in Paris) across HR duties from administration and coordination of recruitment, onboarding, induction, training & development, DEI, HR reporting and HR projects.

Support to the UK HR team

  • Carry out administrative tasks alongside the HR Coordinator supporting the team in day-to-day activities.
  • Actively participate in designing and sending out the monthly HR newsletter to all staff.
  • Manage the logistics of training sessions and promote internal training HR events.
  • Responsible for managing the ‘Solidarity’ platform, promoting the volunteer opportunities across the business.
  • Attend and participate in the DEI committee meetings assisting with initiatives and events through the year.
  • Work with the Head of HR and HRBP participate in research and drafting of various HR projects, producing presentations.
  • Provide administrative support to employees: check references, contracts, monitoring probation periods, exit interviews.
  • Work with the external freelance agency to ensure the process is seamless and POs and payments are made efficiently.
  • Raise all POs and ensure prompt payment for all providers.

Support to the International HR team

  • Provide recruitment support for Studiocanal global roles (job posting, CV screening, interviews etc.)
  • Assist in coordination of the VIE program across territories.
  • Work closely with each territory to ensure the process runs efficiently and all paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
  • Coordinate cross-country activities, including using the HR tool ‘Share+’
  • Produce the International HR Newsletter.
  • Monitor HR projects and highlights of the year, such as the Performance Annual Review.
  • Provide adhoc HR support to the HR team in the Kids & Family scope.

��Skills and Experience

  • At least one year’s experience of working within the field of Human Resources across recruitment, HR and project management.
  • Fluent in English with good written skills.
  • Ideally have a passion for Film/TV.

�� We operate a hybrid working model (at least 3 days in the office)

  

As a media company, producer and distributor of content, the CANAL+ Group has a special responsibility. Whether in-house or on screen, we support ambitious, inclusive creation that respects planetary limits.

�� We act for equality between women and men, against all forms of discrimination or harassment

�� We are working for equal opportunities and inclusion for all.  

�� We act to reduce our environmental impact and eco-design our products

  

If you see this job offer, it's because you've got a chance and we haven't found that rare gem yet!  

  

��Only at STUDIOCANAL UK in September 2026.

CANAL+ Group

About CANAL+ Group

Founded as a French subscription-TV channel 40 years ago, CANAL+ is now a global media and entertainment company. On 22 September 2025, CANAL+ confirmed it is in effective control of MultiChoice Group and beginning the integration process. MultiChoice is Africa’s leading entertainment platform, offering a wide range of products and services, including DStv, GOtv, Showmax, M-Net, SuperSport, Irdeto, and KingMakers. Together, the new combined group has 40 million subscribers worldwide, operates in over 70 countries and has approximately 17,000 employees.

CANAL+ operates across the entire audio-visual value chain, including production, broadcast, distribution and aggregation. It is home to STUDIOCANAL, a leading film and television studio with worldwide production and distribution capabilities; Dailymotion, major international video platform powered by cutting-edge proprietary technology for video delivery, advertising, and monetization; CANAL+ DISTRIBUTION, a production and distribution company specialising in creating and distributing diverse content and channels; and telecommunication services, through GVA in Africa and CANAL+ Telecom in the French overseas jurisdictions and territories.

CANAL+ also has significant equity stakes in Viaplay (the Pay-TV leader in Scandinavia) and Viu (a leading OTT platform in Southern Asia).

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Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Issy-les-Moulineaux, FR
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