Resourcing Business Partner (Fixed Term)

Be part of something bigger. Find, grow and back the people who make this Club what it is. We are the heartbeat of the city. A club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar and make an impact, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.

About the role

People are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced Resourcing Business Partner to join our People & Talent team on a fixed term basis, supporting the delivery of high‑quality, inclusive recruitment across the Club during an exciting period of growth and change. This is a hands‑on, influential role where you’ll partner closely with leaders across the organisation, ensuring we attract the right capability, talent and potential to support both immediate priorities and long‑term ambitions.

What you’ll do

• Partnering with stakeholders across the Club to understand, plan and deliver current and future resourcing needs.
• Delivering end‑to‑end recruitment campaigns across both high‑volume and specialist roles.
• Building proactive talent pipelines using direct sourcing, LinkedIn, Meta AI and other channels.
• Supporting employer branding activity and acting as a brand ambassador.
• Leading on specific resourcing projects, such as early careers, hiring manager capability, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Using data and insight to improve time to hire, cost per hire and quality of hire.
• Supporting initiatives to reduce agency and temporary worker spend through innovative resourcing solutions.
• Coaching and upskilling hiring managers to ensure a consistent, inclusive recruitment experience.

What we’re looking for (essential):

• Significant in‑house experience as a Talent Acquisition or Recruitment Business Partner.
• Proven experience managing end‑to‑end recruitment across multiple role types.
• Strong capability in building talent pipelines and sourcing both active and passive candidates.
• Demonstrable experience improving recruitment performance and candidate experience.
• Significant experience of senior headhunting and engagement.
• A collaborative, inclusive approach with the ability to influence at all levels.

The team

You’ll be part of our established Team who are passionate about the candidate and hiring manager experience. United As One. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.

How to apply

Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates. This position is UK based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK. Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited candidate details. Any candidates submitted without request will be considered direct applicants.