People Advisor

About the Human Resources Team: 

We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant workplace culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent, ensuring that every member of our team feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our team is passionate about creating a supportive environment, from implementing professional development programs to enhancing employee engagement initiatives. 

We also prioritize diversity and inclusion, actively seeking to build a workforce that reflects our community. 

The Opportunity: 

SAFC is seeking a dedicated and proactive People Officer to join our dynamic team. In this essential role, you will lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of innovative learning and development programmes that support the club’s strategic goals. You will identify individual, team, and organisational development needs through performance reviews, talent assessments, and strategic planning, working in partnership with external providers to facilitate leadership, management, and technical training sessions. By promoting a culture of continuous professional development, you will ensure our staff are equipped with the skills they need to succeed.

Furthermore, you will support managers and leaders through coaching, mentoring, and tailored development initiatives, helping to develop effective management capabilities and build a resilient leadership pipeline.
Your expertise will also be vital in contributing to recruitment strategies, building talent pipelines, and enhancing our employer brand to attract top talent.

You will serve as a key point of contact for employee relations, offering guidance on dispute resolution, managing exit processes, and conducting exit interviews to support organisational improvement. With a focus on HR operations and compliance, you will maintain accurate HR records, ensure adherence to legal standards, and assist in the development of HR policies.

In addition, you will support performance and talent management initiatives by helping to implement review cycles, identify high-potential employees, and support their development pathways. 

If you are passionate about developing people and fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact at SAFC.

What We Ask For: 

We are looking for someone with a Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent, or at least five years of comprehensive HR experience. You should have extensive experience in Learning & Development, Management Development, and Recruitment. A broad knowledge of HR, including employee relations, policies, compliance, and operational HR, is essential.

Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills are vital, along with the ability to work proactively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Strong organisational skills are also important to prioritise and manage multiple projects effectively. Additionally, an enhanced DBS check, as provided by SAFC, is required.

You will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS through SAFC.