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As our People Relations Partner, you'll provide expert advice and support to leaders across the Club, delivering exceptional people experiences that align with the People Strategy.

• Play a key role in delivering the People Strategy and building capability across the Club aligning all activity to organisational goals
• Partner with leaders to provide proactive pragmatic and solutions‑focused people advice
• Support and coach managers to build confidence in handling people matters and embedding best practice
• Foster a culture of continuous learning development inclusion and wellbeing across all teams
• Champion safeguarding Equality Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and safer recruitment to ensure a safe fair and welcoming environment for all
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape people plans contribute to departmental strategy and drive positive outcomes
• Lead on key people initiatives such as organisational design workforce planning restructures talent management and retention
• Oversee and advise on employee relations cases ensuring fair outcomes and mitigating organisational risk
• Use data and insight to identify trends anticipate future workforce needs and support evidence‑based decision making
• Develop and maintain people policies processes and guidance that reflect good practice and employment law
• Partner with internal communications and leadership teams to deliver engaging communications that enhance the people experience
• Deliver and facilitate training to build leadership and team capability
• Promote and role‑model the Clubs culture and values through professional conduct and positive interactions
• Contribute to EDI initiatives and the delivery of the Clubs Premier League Equality Diversity and Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS) commitments
• Align all people activities to Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) outcomes
• Adapt to changing priorities taking a flexible and solutions‑led approach
• Lead or contribute to ad‑hoc people projects in line with the People strategic plan, represent the People function positively across the Club and externally promoting a consistent and engaging people experience
• Build great relationships with key external stakeholders including governing bodies partner organisations and the wider football community
• Acts as an ambassador for the Clubs values and culture in all external interactions
• Collaborates across departments to influence broader business outcomes and deliver aligned strategic initiatives
• Uses insight and expertise to shape people‑related discussions that impact the wider Club ensuring people priorities are embedded in key decisions
• Contributes to cross‑functional projects and external forums sharing best practice and helping to position Brentford FC as a progressive employer of choice

• Exercises sound judgment and autonomy in day‑to‑day decision making within agreed policies and frameworks
• Makes timely operational and team‑level decisions to support business objectives and maintain progress
• Seeks input and escalates only complex high‑impact or sensitive issues requiring senior approval or broader alignment
• Applies professional expertise and our values to ensure decisions are fair consistent and in the best interests of the Club

• To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies including safeguarding health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations (GDPR and PECR)
• To ensure compliance with the Clubs Code of Conduct
• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal regulatory ethical and social requirements
• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel
• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times
• To ensure compliance with all Matchday Safeguarding processes
• To ensure compliance with the Clubs Safeguarding Policy and processes
• To promote and support positive mental health and wellbeing throughout the Club both on and off the field
• To promote equity diversity and inclusion at the Club in line with our EDI strategy

• Proven experience operating at a People Partner level with a clear understanding of how effective people strategies drive performance engagement and commercial outcomes
• Previous track record of embedding culture and engagement initiatives leading change shaping organisational design and developing talent and succession plans
• Experience contributing to the development of people strategies and translating them into practical deliverable actions that achieve measurable outcomesExcellent knowledge of UK employment law people policies and best practice to ensure compliance and mitigate organisational risk
• Understanding of safeguarding Equality Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and safer recruitment practices
• Skilled in interpreting people data KPIs and workforce metrics to inform decisions anticipate future workforce needs and support evidence‑based solutions
• Experienced in managing complex employee relations matters in line with employment law
• People project management and planning experience with the ability to deliver people initiatives from concept to completion
• Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office with the ability to leverage technology to streamline processes
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent professional experience)
• Excellent at building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships across all levels
• Ability to coach and partner with leaders to shape decisions build capability and foster a high‑performance values‑driven culture
• Effective communicator with good influencing skills taking a solutions‑focused approach (how to / yes if) rather than a restrictive no mentality
• Skilled in managing conflict sensitive situations and employee relations with diplomacy and fairness
• Naturally curious with the ability to constructively challenge ideas and practices when appropriate
• Discreet and trustworthy able to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with integrity

Brentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability we welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates including those from under‑represented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds women those from the LGBTQ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as reasonable adjustments) you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

Brentford FC is committed to equality diversity and the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to contribute to a safe and inclusive environment for everyone involved in the Club. As part of our safeguarding culture all staff are required to undertake role‑appropriate safeguarding training and to follow the Clubs safeguarding policies and procedures. These include the timely reporting of any concerns to the Clubs Safeguarding Team. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices. Pre‑employment screening will be carried out which - depending on the role - may include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Brentford FC recognises the value of a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with a range of backgrounds. A criminal record will not necessarily prohibit an applicant from employment. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of any offences. However we remind individuals that it is a criminal offence for a person barred from engaging in regulated activity to apply for a role that involves such activity. Our safeguarding policies and further information can be found here. If the role you are applying for involves regulated activity and you have been shortlisted for a first‑stage interview you will be asked to fill out a Declaration of Offences Form. Reference requests are only made if you are successful at the selection stage.