At Spotlight Sports Group, our People Experience team is on a mission to continually elevate the employee offering, creating an exceptional work environment that empowers individuals to thrive.

We are currently seeking a dedicated People Experience Manager to cover a 12-month maternity leave, playing a crucial role in championing a people-centric culture.

The ideal start date for this role will be April 2024, allowing for a smooth handover period. We are also looking for someone to work at our London HQ twice a week.

As our new People Experience Manager, you will:

• Promote and embed a people-centric mindset throughout SSG, proactively addressing behaviours that impede a positive employee experience.
• Encourage the business to consistently consider the impact on the people experience when making decisions.
• Build and nurture strong, trusting relationships with designated business areas serving as a reliable advisor to management teams.
• Identify and implement effective methods to gather feedback from employees, such as surveys and focus groups, and analyse results to inform decisions.
• Analyse data and insights to provide informed recommendations and contribute to evidence-based decision-making.
• Share feedback, findings, and relevant insights with the People Team and management.
• Develop and regularly update "personas" to guide the team in crafting targeted solutions and communications.
• Design and deliver impactful people-related projects across the employee lifecycle, ensuring they are well-adapted for relevant business areas.
• Ensure that people initiatives are well-communicated, successfully landing within the organisation, and regularly review their success.
• Actively contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of the People Strategy, aligning initiatives with broader organisational goals.
• Keep abreast of developments and market trends across the employee lifecycle, ensuring that SSG remains ahead of the curve in people practices.
• Challenge the status quo, iteratively building and testing solutions, and adapting strategies as needed for continuous improvement.
• Actively share knowledge and innovative ideas with colleagues, fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

Success Metrics:

Success in this role will be measured by improved employee satisfaction, positive feedback, and active engagement of management in the people experience.

Requirements

• A genuine interest in people and the ability to make connections
• Organised with a keen eye for detail.
• Skilled in analysing data from various sources and perspectives.
• A proactive thinker who thrives in autonomy.
• Experienced in crafting and implementing people-centric solutions tailored to diverse audiences.
• Curious and open to exploring new ideas and best practices.
• Bringing a wealth of generalist HR experience.
• An effective communicator, adept at building relationships and influencing at all levels.
• Confident in coaching and mentoring others.

About Spotlight Sports Group:

Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company specialising in sports betting content and data. We've made substantial investments in digital and multimedia services to ensure the delivery of top-tier content through our growing B2B business. Spotlight Sports Group is a renowned digital publisher and content provider, home to world-class websites such as the Racing Post Mobile App, Racingpost.com, MyRacing.com, Freesupertips.com, and Pickswise.com.

Benefits

The position will come with a competitive salary, bonus, 25 days holiday, Private Healthcare, and a great pension. We also give you your birthday off. We believe we have an amazing working environment and culture and hope you will too.