Southampton Football Club
HR Manager (Maternity Cover)
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Location: St Mary's Stadium
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term
Criminal Record Check: DBS Basic
Salary: Up to £42,000
Saints Foundation is the charity of Southampton Football Club. We support people in need throughout Southampton, providing life-changing opportunities to help our communities thrive.
What is the role?
We are looking for an HR Manager to lead and deliver the Saints Foundation’s people and culture agenda. This is a key role, working closely with senior leaders, managers and Southampton Football Club’s HR team to ensure Saints Foundation continues to be an outstanding place to work and volunteer.
You will play a central role in shaping a positive, inclusive and values-led culture, supporting managers with practical HR guidance and helping our people feel engaged, supported and able to perform at their best. From employee relations and wellbeing through to recruitment, learning and development, volunteering and people data, this role will have a broad and meaningful impact across the organisation.
What will you be doing?
In this role, you will lead the people function for Saints Foundation, working collaboratively with Southampton Football Club’s HR team where shared policy, alignment or specialist support is required.
You will provide trusted advice and hands-on support to managers across a range of people matters, including performance, absence, conduct, wellbeing and employee relations. You will also support managers with objective setting, feedback and addressing underperformance fairly and consistently.
A key part of the role will be helping to deliver the People Strategy, championing staff voice and engagement, and using people data and insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities. You will help shape initiatives that support staff wellbeing, retention and a strong sense of belonging and shared purpose.
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You will also be responsible for ensuring HR and volunteering policies and processes are legally compliant, consistently applied and aligned to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, data protection and wider people-related risk requirements.
Alongside this, you will lead and support key people processes including recruitment, onboarding, safer recruitment, DBS checks, monthly payroll reporting, HR system updates, learning and development activity, apprenticeship levy use and staff and volunteer development.
You will be expected to represent Saints Foundation, Southampton Football Club and our funding partners professionally at all times, while supporting a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, participants and the wider community.
Is this you?
You will be an experienced HR professional with strong generalist or business partnering experience, ideally gained in a fast-paced environment. You will be confident handling sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgement, professionalism and care.
You will have a relevant degree or professional qualification, such as CIPD Level 5 or above, alongside strong knowledge of UK and Ireland employment law and HR best practice.
You will be comfortable managing employee relations cases independently, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters, and will have experience supporting managers with people policies, processes and practical decision making.
You will be a clear and confident communicator, able to build positive relationships, influence managers and explain information in a way that is accessible and practical for different audiences.
Most importantly, you will be purpose-driven, people-focused and passionate about supporting the work of Saints Foundation. You will care about creating an environment where people feel valued, included and able to do their best work for the communities we serve.
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How this benefits you…
If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;
- Access to 2 free match tickets for every home league game
- Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
- Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
- 26 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.
- Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.
- Free onsite parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Collaborative & inclusive working culture.
How can I apply?
Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.
The closing date for this role is 22 July 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment.
The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.
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