Job description:

As our Group Head of People, you’ll own the full people strategy – from talent, culture and organisational development to performance, reward and compliance. You’ll be both a strategic partner to leadership and a hands-on operator, who thrives in a growing environment. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape the future of our culture and our people function.

Key accountabilities

                    People & HR Leadership

• Develop and deliver a people strategy that supports our mission, values and long-term goals.
• Lead and grow the People team, ensuring excellence across HR operations, talent acquisition, learning and development, as well as employee relations.
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team across organisational design, workforce planning and change management.
• Build scalable people processes that enhance the entire employee lifecycle.
• Drive performance management, coaching and leadership development programmes.
• Foster a high-trust, inclusive culture where people feel valued, supported and empowered.
• Ensure legal compliance across all HR practices, policies and employment matters.
• Use data and insights to shape decisions and continuously improve employee experience.

                    Equality Diversity & Inclusion

• Lead the implementation of EDI strategies, targets and actions plans across the Group.
• Monitor and report on EDI progress, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and standards across the football ecosystem.
• Partner with external experts and networks to build inclusive hiring practises an educational initiatives.

                    Corporate Health and Safety

• In partnership with our Operations Director, ensure compliance with all health and safety legislation, including risk assessments, training and incident reporting.
• In partnership with our Operations Director, maintain up to date health and safety policies and embed these into the organisational culture.
• Lead a proactive approach to physical and psychological wellbeing in the workplace.
• Champion wellbeing, engagement and internal communication initiatives.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in a senior People/HR leadership role, ideally within a scaling environment, or within a multi-functional organisation.
• Strong understanding of modern people practices, employment law and organisational design.
• A person who demonstrates the highest standards of honesty, transparency and ethical conduct in all interactions and decisions.
• A strategic thinker who can also operate at a tactical, hands-on level.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder-management skills.
• Empathy, integrity, and a people-first mindset.
• Innovative and tech savvy with an excellent understanding of ICT and evolving people-centered technology.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and shaping structure where needed.
• Track record of building inclusive cultures and high-performing teams.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of working in elite sports performance or major events environments.
• Relevant CIPD or equivalent professional qualification.

Why Join Us?

• The chance to build a culture from the ground up.
• Work closely with our Group CEO.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.