Relevent Football Partners

Senior People Partner
London, UK (In office 4 days per week)

Reports to Chief People Officer

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About Relevent Football Partners

Relevent is the world’s leading privately owned commercial agency with a dedicated focus on international football. They specialise in delivering top-tier commercial partnerships, innovative marketing strategies, and exceptional brand representation on a global scale. Their mission is to maximise value for their clients through strategic collaborations and innovative revenue-generating opportunities.  

Following the UC3 tender process, Relevent Football Partners was awarded the commercial rights to the UEFA men’s club competitions (Champions League, Europa League and Conference League) on a global basis for the 2027 to 2033 cycle. 

As such, Relevent Football Partners is now seeking to build a truly world class business focused on the monetisation of these commercial rights.  

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior People Partner to join our team and help shape the future of our people strategy. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and key stakeholders across the business, driving strategic initiatives in talent acquisition, organizational development, culture, and employee engagement. The Senior People Partner will play a key role in aligning HR solutions with our business objectives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with senior leaders to align business and people strategies; provide insight and guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment efforts across all departments, ensuring top-tier talent is identified, engaged, and hired in line with business needs. Partner with hiring managers to define roles, improve selection processes, and deliver a world-class candidate experience.
• Employer Branding: Work closely with marketing and leadership to position Relevent as an employer of choice in the sports, media, and entertainment space.
• Talent Management: Support ongoing talent development, succession planning, and leadership growth to future-proof the organization.
• Performance & Culture: Drive performance management cycles, champion a high-performance culture, and promote employee engagement and feedback mechanisms.
• Business Partnering: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to understand priorities and deliver people-centric solutions.
• HR Operations & Compliance: Oversee core HR policies, employee relations, and compliance with employment law across multiple jurisdictions (U.S., Europe, LATAM).
• Manage Employee Relations cases as and when needed, ensuring legal compliance whilst balancing commercial outcomes
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Drive inclusive hiring practices and partner on broader DEI strategy to build a diverse and representative team.
• Data & Insights: Use HR analytics and metrics to inform business decisions, monitor organizational health, and drive continuous improvement.
• Project Leadership: Lead and contribute to global HR initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• Progressive HR experience, including strong experience in talent acquisition and business partnering ideally in a media, sports, or entertainment environment.
• Confident being hands on with end-to-end recruitment, including sourcing strategies, interviewing techniques, and employer branding.
• Demonstrated experience influencing senior stakeholders and partnering with leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and global organization

Why Join Us

At Relevent Football Partners, you’ll be part of a passionate, global team committed to shaping the future of football in innovative and impactful ways. We offer a collaborative culture, exciting growth opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in one of the world’s most beloved sports.