Head of HR (voluntary) at Banbury United FC

Banbury United FC is recruiting a volunteer Head of Human Resources (HR) to join the Club’s leadership team. This is part of the Club’s continued development of the business: to create the highest performing team in our league, both on and off the pitch.

“Our work on the structure of the Club continues with the identification this specialist position to take us to the next step,” says Banbury United Chairman, Wayne Farrell. “We are searching for a like-minded, high calibre, sports-loving leader with HR expertise to take care of this specific piece of the business. Following the recruitment of a General Manager a couple of months ago, this appointment will further increase the Board’s overall capacity to accelerate and professionally execute the long list of actions we’ve identified.”

It is the aim that the holder of this role will be invited in due course to become a board member, subject to being voted in by the Club’s members. This involves playing a key part in all decision-making at Banbury United.

If you think you could bring something to Banbury United in this role and would like an initial chat, please contact clairedumbreck@banburyunitedfc.co.uk. We are a driven, high-energy team and would love to hear where you think you can fit in. Please check out this section of our website to learn more about how the Club is run.

Head of HR

Every organisation says its people are its most important asset. This is particularly the case at Banbury United which is fan-owned and where most of the support team is volunteers. We are working hard to ensure that regardless of employment status, whether you are a photographer or youth coach or our first team captain, we foster a positive and effective working environment for everyone at Banbury United.

Our Head of HR will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, ensuring the Club complies with employment laws, and driving initiatives to enhance team member engagement, development, and wellbeing. This role is currently handled by a board member, supported by our general manager, and most of the processes are already in place. We need a specialist to come in to take on this function, giving it the designated focus it rightly deserves. Duties are as follows:

●      Act as the main point of contact for all HR-related inquiries, offering guidance on policies, grievances, and employment law.

●      Ensure the Club complies with all employment laws and regulations, including safeguarding and equal opportunity policies.

●      Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for both football and non-football, paid and unpaid, roles.

●      Oversee the Club’s onboarding programmes for new hires.

●      Work closely with the Club and Manager to manage player contracts.

●      Implement performance management systems for staff and players, ensuring regular appraisals, feedback, and development plans are in place.

●      Identify training needs and organise professional development opportunities.

●      Ensure proper record-keeping and administration of contracts, salaries, and other employment matters.

●      Develop initiatives to improve staff engagement, job satisfaction, and overall team spirit within the club.

This is a unique opportunity to help boost and develop your career as well as significantly enhance your spare time! Please consider getting in touch and introducing yourself: email clairedumbreck@banburyunitedfc.co.uk