Job Description

The HR team at The Football Association are looking for a HR Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor to our FA Education Director and the broader education division, developing and delivering a wide range of HR solutions and guidance to take the department forward.
About the Team

From first-time coaches to the big names operating at pro-level, we provide the English game with a workforce that reflects and inspires everyone who plays the game. Our team designs and delivers the coaching pathway, and manages coaching badge qualifications, to raise the bar for our national game.


https://learn.englandfootball.com/
What will you be doing?

• Support the FA Education Director and wider department by providing effective support, solutions and coaching to all.
• Help drive the success of FA Education by developing and implementing HR strategies that support the business requirements.
• Oversee change management processes and effectively guide the business through periods of transition.
• Coach and develop the capability of senior managers to anticipate and pre-empt organisational issues.
• Understand and anticipate the need for change across Education, diagnose the underlying issue to make the case for change. Transform proposals / ideas into practical reality.
• Act as the primary point of contact for complex ER matters, offering expertise in conflict resolution and risk management.
• Has the ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to conceive others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behavioural change.
• Work with the Head of HR to ensure that the education plans are fed overall SGP people objectives. Own and deliver people activities / projects for the benefit of all SGP employees as agreed by the SGP Leadership team.
• Project delivery \xe2\x80\x93 consider and manage all aspects of change including business impact, people impact, behaviours and values.
• Deliver the HR vision for Education, including role modelling great personal behaviours and taking an active role ensuring the people agenda is paramount.
• Support the creation and development of a clear strategy to support the casual workforce.
• Has the ability to analyse and think through complex challenges, deliver appropriate solutions and understand the strategic HR agenda. Continually look for and implement best practice/changes that add value.
• Work in partnership with the broader HR team to ensure the delivery of various projects in line with the overall HR business plan. Lead on core HR processes within Education e.g., performance and salary reviews, headcount budgeting and talent processes etc.
• Support talent development and succession planning for SGP.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure that tools and policies are aligned and enhance employee engagement and performance.
• Manage and ensure compliance to IR35 regulations across Education.
• Keep up to date with external trends and best practice in the areas of expertise and HR more broadly.
• Pro-actively share best practice and intelligence within the HR function.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
• As part of The FA\'s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?



Essential for the role:

• Extensive HR experience gained in large complex organisations with multiline stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership and build strong relationships.
• In depth knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.
• Advanced problem solving and conflict resolution ability.
• Track record in delivering value add HR advice and solutions.
• Personally resilient.

Beneficial to have:

• Knowledge and exposure to IR35 regulations.
• Has successfully managed / or overseen large and complex projects.
• Experience of supporting a casual workforce.
• CIPD qualified.

What\'s in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George\'s Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.


We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George\'s Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
• A hybrid working model offering flexibility on where you work.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers
Our Organisation

The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.


The FA oversees England international teams across men\'s, women\'s, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup, Barclays FA Women\'s Super League, FA Women\'s Championship, and Women\'s FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George\'s Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.


We currently work within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary.


Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of either Wembley Stadium, St. George\'s Park or our Processing Centre, unless the role is advertised as a homebased contract. The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.
The FA, For All, For You

Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.


https://www.thefa.com/-/media/thefacom-new/files/about-the-fa/2021/fa_a-game-for-all-strategy.ashx


A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments \xe2\x80\x93 Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change \xe2\x80\x93 which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.


We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.


We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.


As part of The FA\'s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.