Associate, People & Culture Business Partner LFC Foundation

Vacancies: Associate, People and Culture Business Partner LFC Foundation

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 our growth plans.

You will collaborate with leaders, stakeholders, and People & Culture colleagues across the Club and Foundation to develop and deliver people plans that meet the needs of the charity and align with the Club's priorities.

This role serves as the People & Culture expert, advising and supporting colleagues and managers with high-level people management and development expertise. You should have experience across generalist People & Culture activities at a senior level, with the ability to contribute to the Senior Leadership team and actively participate in operational tasks to enhance the service.

Liverpool FC Foundation is the official charity of one of the world's most renowned football clubs, aiming to support over 500,000 beneficiaries by 2030 and to be one of the largest sports club charities globally.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Management & Organisational Capability

• Provide advice and interventions on employment matters, influencing management around the people agenda to maximize service performance.
• Translate departmental needs into effective people practices, developing strategies for attraction, retention, engagement, and development.
• Maintain knowledge of legal frameworks and external trends, contributing to policy development in line with legislation and best practices.
• Support compliance with Safeguarding regulations and Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation.
• Support managers with complex casework, employee relations, and performance issues.
• Deliver initiatives across workforce planning, restructuring, talent management, pay and reward, and employee engagement, measuring success via KPIs.
• Analyze and report on People & Culture data to inform strategies.
• Lead recruitment efforts, forecast resourcing needs, and develop talent and succession plans.
• Build a high-performing culture through coaching, support, and interventions.

HR Operating Model

• Lead and role model the People & Culture vision and embed the HR Operating Model.
• Mentor the People Service team, enhancing team effectiveness and reputation.
• Monitor and support adherence to SLAs and operational standards.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should have a degree or professional qualification, significant generalist People & Culture experience, and proven stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of employment law, Safeguarding, and Charities legislation is highly desirable. The ability to drive change, handle conflict, and analyze data effectively is essential.

Why Join Us?

This is a full-time, permanent role based at Anfield Sports & Community Centre, offering a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and optional additional days), pension, and benefits including discounts and volunteering opportunities. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding, with a strong emphasis on community impact and ethical standards.

Additional Details

• Salary: Market Rate
• Frequency: Annual
• Reference: lfc/TP/38/1106
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing Date: 12 May 2025