HR & Internal Communications Manager

Footballco is the world's leading football media company, built for the next generation of fans. Our mission is to give fans more of the game by building football communities that entertain, inform, and inspire action. We cover everything in football from news and analysis, original reporting, and social media content, to web stores, video, podcasts, newsletters, and live scores. With over 1 billion video views per month, 100 million social followers globally, and a reach of 800 million across web, social, and video platforms, Footballco is the world’s largest football media company and one of the largest digital media companies in sport globally.

About the Role

A minimum of three days a week in the office, ideally four.

We’re looking for a HR & Internal Communications Manager who’s passionate about helping managers become great leaders and creating an environment where people can thrive and deliver their best work while also owning & delivering the organisation's internal communications strategy.

This role blends strategic HR expertise with strong communication skills, ensuring that people initiatives directly support business goals while fostering a transparent, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

What you'll be doing

Internal Communications

• Own and deliver a global internal communication plan aligned with company strategy and values
• Collaborate with senior leaders and departments to translate business updates into clear and compelling messages
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of internal events such as global town halls, webinars, and employee engagement campaigns
• Create engaging content (written, visual, and digital) for internal communication channels.
• Monitor employee feedback and engagement with internal communications; analyse metrics and recommend improvements.

Supporting & Coaching Managers

• Partner with managers to build leadership capability, offering coaching and guidance on people management, team development, and decision-making.
• Support managers with people challenges, whether it’s performance, capability, conduct wellbeing, growth, or team dynamics with confidence and consistency.
• Provide practical tools, frameworks, and training to help managers lead their teams effectively.

Building Great Employee Experiences

• Champion a positive, inclusive, and engaging culture where people feel valued and supported.
• Partner with managers to create strong connections within their teams and across the business.
• Promote positive employee engagement through effective communication, feedback mechanisms, and recognition initiatives.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Advise on employee relations cases, ensuring a fair, consistent, and legally compliant approach.

Talent, Development & Performance

• Support the OKR performance management cycle, ensuring managers set clear measurable goals aligned to the Footballco business strategy.
• Help managers spot potential, nurture development, and build career pathways for their people.

People Operations & Projects

• Support people-focused projects and initiatives that help us grow as a business.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of HR initiatives, policies, and processes.

What you have:

• Someone who loves working with people and building trusted relationships.
• Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practices. International experience would be a bonus.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• Proactive problem-solving approach, with resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt style across different audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to translate business needs into people & communications strategies.
• Skilled in building trust, credibility, and collaborative relationships across the business.
• Creative communicator with a strong understanding of digital communication tools.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor / Junior HRBP stepping up, or as an established HRBP in a mid-level capacity, with a strong track record in delivering internal communications.
• Experience in supporting and developing line managers in a variety of HR and people management areas.
• Exposure to change management, employee engagement, and performance management initiatives.
• International experience is a bonus.

Footballco is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.