Associate, People and Culture Business Partner LFC Foundation

LFC Foundation; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Associate, People & Culture Business Partner to join their team. This full-time role offers the chance to lead proactive people planning and implement change aligned with strategic objectives. You will partner with leaders and stakeholders to develop effective people solutions and enhance the overall service. With a focus on compliance and safeguarding, this position is vital for supporting the charity's growth plans and ensuring a high-performing culture. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to diversity and community involvement.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Holiday Entitlement

Pension Scheme

Discounts

Volunteering Opportunities

Community Involvement

Qualifications

• Extensive generalist People & Culture experience at a senior level.
• Proven experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive people planning aligned with strategic objectives.
• Develop strategies for staff attraction, retention, and engagement.
• Support managers with complex casework and performance issues.

Skills

People Management

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Data Analysis

Employment Law Knowledge

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree or Professional Qualification

Job description

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as an Associate, People & Culture Business Partner for the LFC Foundation.

You will be responsible for leading the execution of proactive people planning and implementing change aligned with the people strategy and LFC Foundation's 5-year strategic objectives to support the charity's growth plans.

This role involves partnering with leaders, stakeholders, and People & Culture colleagues across the Club and Foundation to develop and deliver aligned People plans and solutions, ensuring the Foundation capitalizes on the Club’s priorities.

You will serve as the People & Culture subject matter expert, advising and supporting colleagues and managers with high-level people management and development support. The candidate should have experience across a broad range of generalist People & Culture activities at a senior level, with the ability to sit on the Senior Leadership team for the charity, while also being hands-on to enhance the People & Culture service.

Liverpool Football Club Foundation is the official charity of one of the world's biggest football clubs, aiming to support over 500,000 beneficiaries by 2030 and becoming one of the largest sports club charities globally.

What will you be doing?

Stakeholder Management/Organisation Capability

• Provide advice and interventions to key stakeholders on employment matters, influencing management around the people agenda.
• Identify People & Culture priorities from departmental plans, translating charity needs into effective practices.
• Develop strategies for attraction, retention, engagement, and development of staff.
• Maintain knowledge of legal frameworks and external trends, contributing to policy development.
• Ensure compliance with Safeguarding regulations and Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation.
• Support managers with complex casework, performance, attendance, and employee relations issues.
• Deliver initiatives across workforce planning, restructuring, talent management, pay and reward, employee engagement, and performance management.
• Analyze and report on People & Culture data to support HR strategies.
• Support the Foundation’s pay and reward strategies and manage risks proactively.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Ensure recruitment processes are efficient and involve hiring managers fully.
• Forecast resourcing needs and develop talent mapping and succession plans.
• Promote a high-performing culture through coaching and support.

HR Operating Model

• Lead the People & Culture vision and ensure the HR Operating Model is embedded.
• Mentor the People Service team, promoting professional standards.
• Suggest and implement improvements to the effectiveness of the People team.
• Monitor service levels and ensure SLAs are met.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have a degree or professional qualification and extensive generalist People & Culture experience. Proven experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders, strong commercial acumen, and knowledge of employment law are essential.

Experience in delivering complex change initiatives, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, resilience, and data analysis capabilities are required. Knowledge of Safeguarding and Charities Commission legislation is highly desirable.

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time, permanent role based at Anfield Sports & Community Centre, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, pension scheme, discounts, and opportunities for volunteering and community involvement.

Liverpool FC is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, striving to be an inclusive workplace and community leader. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting welfare, with this role subject to an enhanced DBS check.