Head of HR (London Football Club)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sports is looking for an engaging Head of HR to lead their HR services. This standalone role is crucial for fostering a collaborative culture among a diverse workforce, including players and staff. The successful candidate will provide strategic HR advice, manage the employee lifecycle, and ensure compliance with regulations. With a focus on staff development and safeguarding, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant environment. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will help shape the future of the club.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR within a comparable organization.
• Proven senior HR experience, preferably in sports.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice to line managers on employee relations.
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment.
• Oversee Safeguarding policies for vulnerable adults and children.

Skills

HR Management

Employee Relations

Regulatory Knowledge

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Leadership

IT Literacy

CIPD Qualification

Education

Degree-level Education

CIPD Qualification Level 5

Tools

HR Platform - Sense

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Head of HR (London Football Club), London

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

A London Football Club is seeking an energetic and engaging Head of HR to ensure first-class HR services for staff. This standalone role is pivotal in fostering a positive, collaborative, and fulfilling staff culture across a diverse workforce, including players, coaches, and operational staff responsible for matchdays and events. Safeguarding is a top priority, overseen by the HR Manager with support from a part-time resource.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide compliant, business-aligned HR advice to line managers on employee relations issues.
• Offer confidential guidance on employment legislation and manage tribunal or claim processes.
• Participate as a senior management team member, influencing club culture, strategy, and project delivery.
• Review and update HR policies for all staff categories.
• Contribute to the ED&I Working Group.
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment.
• Ensure compliance with the London Living Wage.
• Assist in managing the club’s pension scheme and salary sacrifice initiatives.
• Deliver induction programs for new employees.
• Coordinate with finance on payroll processes for both permanent and casual staff.
• Ensure policy compliance and annual review approval by the Board.
• Manage the HR platform – Sense.
• Develop and maintain performance management processes aligned with club objectives.
• Facilitate staff development and training initiatives.
• Oversee Safeguarding policies for vulnerable adults and children, in collaboration with the Safeguarding Manager.
• Report to the PLC board via the Safeguarding, HR, and Risk Committee.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a comparable organization.
• Proven senior HR experience, preferably within a sports organization.
• Degree-level education; CIPD qualification at level 5 or higher.
• Regulatory knowledge related to HR.
• Experience handling disciplinary, grievance, and severance procedures.
• IT literacy and excellent communication skills.
• Strategic thinking, influencing, presentation, and communication abilities.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision, capable of turning ideas into actionable results.
• Strong leadership, influencing skills, and a proactive, positive attitude.

Salary & Benefits

The successful candidate will work at the stadium five days a week, with the possibility of one remote workday per week after passing probation.