People Partner

Based in Manchester, this role plays a key part in shaping and delivering people priorities across the business. Acting as a trusted adviser to leaders, you will help turn people priorities into practical action, strengthen capability and support organisational performance through credible, focused partnering.

As a People Team we work closely with the business to make sure our people strategy is impactful, joined up and aligned to business priorities. This role sits at the heart of that work, partnering with leaders, shaping people plans and helping to create an inclusive, high‑performing environment where teams thrive.

In this role you will partner with leaders within the business to deliver people plans aligned to business priorities. You will be a trusted adviser to senior leaders, building strong relationships, coaching managers and providing clear, pragmatic advice that helps people decisions translate into better business outcomes.

A central part of the role is turning people priorities into delivery. You will help shape and implement activity across organisational effectiveness, talent, succession, capability, engagement and workforce planning, while also supporting cyclical processes such as performance, pay review and succession planning. The role requires sound judgement, clear priorities and the ability to move confidently between longer‑term thinking and day‑to‑day people matters.

You will work closely with the People Business Partnering Team and centres of expertise such as Reward, Employee Relations, EDI and Talent Acquisition to implement the People strategy. The role also uses data, insight and continuous improvement to spot opportunities and strengthen ways of working.

• Proven experience operating as a generalist HR or People Business Partner, owning relationships within a defined business area.
• Experience partnering with Directors, Heads of Department or similarly senior operational leaders.
• Experience delivering cyclical people activities such as performance management, talent reviews and pay reviews.
• Experience coaching managers and influencing decision‑making across a broad range of people matters.
• Experience supporting organisational change and implementing people initiatives in a complex environment.
• Experience in role modelling equality, diversity and inclusion embedding through everyday business partnering.

Working at City Football Group means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

Manchester‑based employees also benefit from free on‑site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.

If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 21 July 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contact  and we will be happy to help.

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