Company Name:
Blackburn Rovers
Location:
Blackburn
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Position:
Club
Advertising End Date:
25 Aug 2026

About The Role

Job title:

HR Officer

Department:

HR Department

Based at:

Ewood Park stadium, Blackburn, BB2 4JF. Flexibility regarding location may be required.

Reports to:

Head of HR and Safeguarding

Responsible for:

N/A

Hours of work:

35 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This may include occasional evening and weekend work when required.

Contractual status:

Permanent

1. Job purpose:

To provide generalist HR support and advice to all staff as well as supporting the development and implementation of HR initiatives.

2. Duties and responsibilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff, customers and clients of the Club;
  • To be the Designated Safeguarding Officer for HR, raising awareness of safeguarding practices to create a culture of trust and inclusion;
  • To provide day-to-day advice to line managers/employees regarding general HR related queries, requests, policies and procedures, escalating complex issues to the Head of HR & Safeguarding;
  • Coordinate the Club’s safer recruitment, onboarding and off-boarding processes ensuring all paperwork is completed and recorded in a timely manner;
  • To prepare job descriptions and post adverts in line with company procedures;
  • To assist in the recruitment and interview processes for all roles across the business;
  • Coordinate DBS checks, employment references and right to work in the UK documentation;
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring all HR documentation is complete, organised, and compliant with company policies;
  • Ensure all HR system transactions and employee changes are processed accurately and within required deadlines;
  • Assist and advise with employee relation matters including investigations, disciplinary and grievances when required;
  • To monitor sickness absence management and recording, performance management and employee wellbeing activities;
  • Liaise with the payroll department with regard to new starters, leavers and employment changes;
  • Generate and maintain HR reports, dashboards, and management information from the HR system as required;
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR administration processes and increase the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of HR system usage;
  • Assist in promoting and coordinating staff engagement initiatives including support with staff events;
  • Contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures;
  • To assist Heads of Departments in ensuring the Club complies with and maintains the EFL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Code of Practice;
  • Provide support and assist the coordination of in-house training, or arrange and facilitate training for staff on all areas of inclusion, accessibility, equality, diversity and staff welfare on a frequent basis;
  • Assist in promoting a positive, inclusive and respectful working environment, ensuring staff are aware of relevant Club policies, procedures and sources of support; and
  • Any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of HR & Safeguarding.

About The Candidate

3. Skills required:

  • Good judgement and decision-making skills;
  • Excellent communication and people skills;
  • Good analytical skills;
  • Highly organised with attention to detail;
  • The ability to work independently and take initiative to achieve results;
  • The ability to deal with all information with discretion and confidentiality;
  • The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business;
  • The ability to work within a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines; and
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

4. Knowledge required:

  • Excellent knowledge of Human Resources practices;
  • Good knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures;
  • Good knowledge and understanding of UK employment law;
  • Knowledge of Data Protection and confidentiality;
  • Experience of understanding access and equality, diversity and inclusion in football including the Equality Act 2010; and
  • Excellent knowledge of EDI practices and the ability to create an inclusive environment.

5. Qualifications required:

  • CIPD Level 5 (or willingness to work towards); and
  • FA Safeguarding (desirable).

DBS check required:

Yes (enhanced)


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