Employee Relations Advisor

Manchester City; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Company pension

Birthday day off

Job summary

City Football Group in Manchester is seeking an Employee Relations Advisor to support an international workforce. You will handle a varied caseload including investigations, wellbeing matters and policy queries, advising managers with a practical, people-focused approach.

You will partner with People Business Partners to strengthen employee relations practices and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Employee Relations Advisor, HR Advisor or similar HR advisory role.
• Experience managing a busy caseload across a breadth of HR matters.
• Confidence providing advice and guidance to managers.
• Experience working within a high-volume HR advisory or employee relations environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• A good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and approachable style.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line employee relations support across a wide range of people matters.
• Manage investigations, wellbeing matters, performance discussions and policy-related queries.
• Collaborate with People Business Partners and stakeholders to strengthen employee relations practices.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives to develop manager capability and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR advisory experience

Employee relations

Policy guidance

UK employment law

Communication skills

Job description

Join City Football Group as an Employee Relations Advisor and play a key role in supporting an international workforce. This is an opportunity to work across a broad range of employee relations matters, partnering with managers and colleagues to deliver fair, consistent and people-focused outcomes.

Who We Are

City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with a mission to empower better lives through football. Built on a vision of sustainability and long-term success, City Football Group brings together clubs, businesses and communities around the world through shared values, innovation and collaboration.

You will join our People Team, supporting colleagues across a varied and fast-paced environment. The team works closely with leaders and employees across the organisation to create a positive employee experience and support fair, inclusive and effective people practices.

The Role

As an Employee Relations Advisor, you will provide first-line employee relations support across a wide range of people matters, helping managers and employees navigate processes with confidence and consistency. You will manage a varied caseload including investigations, wellbeing matters, performance discussions and policy-related queries, always balancing a practical and people-focused approach.

Working closely with People Business Partners and stakeholders across the organisation, you will contribute to a collaborative and proactive People function. You will also support wider projects and initiatives, helping to strengthen employee relations practices, develop manager capability and provide insights that support continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in an Employee Relations Advisor, HR Advisor or similar HR advisory role.
• Experience managing a busy caseload, across a breadth of HR matters.
• Confidence providing advice and guidance to managers.
• Experience working within a high-volume HR advisory, or employee relations environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• A good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and approachable style.

Why Choose Us

Working at City Football Group means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contact [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.

All CFG recruitment communications originate from @cityfootball.com email addresses. If you receive communications from Gmail, Outlook.com or other personal email services claiming to represent CFG, please verify with the hiring team. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK-based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.

Application deadline: 1 November 2026.