Coventry City Football Club
People Administrator - (Human Resources)
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Coventry City Football Club is an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation with a proud heritage and a clear vision for the future. We are growing both on and off the pitch, investing in our people, our facilities, and our community. Joining us means being part of a progressive club where every role contributes to success, innovation is encouraged, and excellence is recognised. We offer the unique opportunity to work in a high-performance sporting environment while being part of a supportive, values-driven team that is shaping the next chapter of our journey. At Coventry City, you won’t just be working for a football club, you’ll be part of a movement.
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Are you an organised, proactive, and people-focused administrator looking to build a career in Human Resources?
Coventry City Football Club and Coventry Building Society Arena are looking for a People Administrator to join our People & Culture team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all aspects of the employee lifecycle within a unique environment that combines professional sport and entertainment.
Working closely with the HR Advisor and wider People & Culture team, you'll play a key role in delivering an efficient and professional HR service, supporting colleagues across both the Football Club and Arena business.
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The Role
You'll provide administrative support across a wide range of HR activities, including:
- Supporting recruitment campaigns, interview scheduling, onboarding and pre-employment checks.
- Preparing contracts, offer letters and employee correspondence.
- Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.
- Supporting payroll preparation and benefits administration.
- Monitoring absence, holiday and leave records.
- Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers.
- Assisting with employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives and HR projects.
- Supporting compliance with employment legislation, policies and HR procedures.
About you
We're looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
- Comfortable handling confidential information.
- An excellent communicator with a professional and approachable manner.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and confident learning new systems.
- Able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
- Proactive, reliable and committed to delivering a great employee experience.
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We'd Love to Hear From You If You Have
- Experience in an HR Administration, People Administration or Office Administration role.
- Knowledge of HR processes and employment legislation.
- CIPD Level 3 qualification (or are working towards one).
- Experience within sport, hospitality, events or leisure sectors.
Safeguarding
We are dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Our Club is committed to maintaining safer recruitment practices. An enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this role.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Coventry City FC proudly champions equal opportunity! We believe in fairness for all, ensuring our recruitment and selection practices respect every individual's unique background. We warmly invite applicants from every background, celebrating diversity in race, nationality, religion, gender, age, and ability.
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If you're looking to take the next step in your HR career and want to be part of a dynamic team at the heart of Coventry's sporting and events community, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing Date
28th July 2026
The company reserves the right to close the application process earlier.
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