Head of People
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Position Overview & Specifications
Club Doncaster is the brand that connects Doncaster’s elite sports teams. We also manage the delivery of events at Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium, and associated Elite Performance Centre, Sports Village, Foundation, Sports College, and Impact Programmes.
We are more than just a sports club, we use every day as a chance to improve people’s lives, through all levels of elite sport and community engagement and education.
We are proud at Club Doncaster to ensure that we always seek to be best in class at every area of the organisation on a daily basis. By recruiting people who demonstrate integrity, compassion, pride, honesty and a desire to continuously improve themselves and those around them, we can make sure that we are always moving forward and making a difference in all levels of our work.
An opportunity has arisen for a person to join the organisation in the role of Head of People & Culture focusing on the good governance across all areas of the club, with specific oversight of Safeguarding, Human Resources, Staff Welfare, and Equality & Diversity. The successful candidate will drive the relevant strategies within all areas of the club Doncaster family, whilst continuing to grow our reputation for supporting persons in all levels of welfare.
The role is envisaged to be a fixed term maternity cover role, between the months of May 2023 – January 2024.
The candidate will advise all departments on all staffing & recruitment matters, taking the lead on a positive on boarding process for new staff, and dedicate in line with the EFL/ RFL & FA rules a portion of the week to the development and practices of Safeguarding and Equality & Diversity, including acting as Senior Safeguarding Manager and the management of the Designated Safeguarding & Wel.
Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out on the successful applicant prior to any offer of employment, in line with Club Doncaster’s safeguarding culture and procedures.
Club Doncaster is committed to ensuring to the highest standards of Safeguarding, we are an equal opportunities employer and is keen to hear from all persons who feel that this would be the right role for them.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months
Salary: £15,118.28-£50,992.02 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Doncaster: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- HR: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head of People roles across Club Doncaster's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15,118 - £50,992 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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