At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape people strategy and drive change in a top UK sports team.
- Company: Join an iconic sports team with a rich history and ambitious goals.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and the chance to influence real change.
- Other info: Office-based role with opportunities for collaboration and growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a high-performance culture and make a significant impact.
- Qualifications: Extensive HR experience, strategic thinking, and CIPD Level 7 or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Imagine bringing your HR expertise to one of the most iconic sports teams in the UK with a rich history and multiple championships wins.
This is a rare opportunity to join a team on an ambitious mission who need a Senior People Business Partner who can help build the organisational capability to get them there.
Reporting into the People Leadership Team, you'll partner directly with senior leaders across the business not just advising on people strategy, but actively shaping it.
You'll: Act as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, building the relationships needed to influence real change Lead workforce planning to close capability gaps and support a long-term competitive strategy Guide senior leadership through change and transformation, keeping people at the centre of it Partner with Talent Acquisition on senior appointments and succession, mapping the pipeline for the sport's brightest talent Own the delivery of talent reviews, performance cycles, and compensation processes at a strategic level Use data and market insight to anticipate trends and shape recommendations that drive real ROI Collaborate across ER, Reward, Talent, and the People Service Centre to build a genuinely elite people function You'll bring extensive HR experience with a strong track record in strategic HR partnering within a commercial environment along with experience leading HR and organisational transformation.
With CIPD Level 7 or equivalent you will have strong business acumen, strategic thinking and data literacy, the credibility, and relationship-building skills to influence at senior leadership level and a genuine motivation to work in a high-performance, high-pressure environment where every marginal gain matters This isn't a maintenance HR role it's a chance to help architect the people strategy behind a team competing (and aiming to win) at the very top of world sport and as such the role requires the successful induvial to be office based.
You'll work alongside some of the best minds in the industry, in a culture built on pushing for continuous, marginal improvement.
To hear more about this confidential opportunity, contact Mc Bride Sport for a conversation — all enquiries treated in the strictest confidence.
Senior People Business Partner employer: McBride Sport
McBride Sport is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Edinburgh where you can lead and innovate in stadium catering and operations. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, competitive benefits, and a people-first culture, you'll find ample opportunities to develop your career while delivering exceptional service during thrilling matchdays and events.
