About us:
P&E Sports is a rapidly growing provider of Sports and School facility management, working in partnership with Schools, community organisations, local authorities and charity organisations to maximise use of venue facilities and community involvement. Our reputation is built on professionalism, integrity, and operational excellence. We are proud to partner with 14 Schools, hiring out 146 different facilities for local community use including a variety of our own sessions ranging from Football development sessions to Nerf Gun and Bouncy Castle Birthday Party Packages to Holiday Camps in the half term holidays. We also manage the smooth running of 5 successful School Community gyms. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on providing exceptional customer service to all our users, maintaining strong relationships with our partners and increasing positive and beneficial community engagement across all our venues.
About the Role
The HR and Recruitment Manager will play a key role in shaping and delivering P and E Sports People strategy as we continue to grow nationwide. Reporting directly to the Directors and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, this role combines responsibility for HR compliance and policies, recruiting world class talents and a strong focus on developing our people. Supporting a team of around 100 employees in the UK, the HR and Recruitment Manager will ensure effective recruitment, structured onboarding, and training roadmaps are in place across all departments, while holding managers accountable for developing their teams.
As P and E Sports continues to grow through acquisitions and expansion, the HR and Recruitment Manager will play a central role in integrating new teams, aligning contracts and policies, and embedding culture consistently across the group. This is a hands-on and strategic position that protects the business through robust HR practice, while driving growth through talent recruitment, development, and retention within a strong culture of success.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership Team Responsibilities
* Act as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to business strategy and growth planning with our people.
* Hold managers and leaders accountable for developing their teams and delivering agreed people roadmaps.
* Report people KPIs (turnover, training, engagement, recruitment costs) to the Directors.
* Implement strategies that help managers and team member's flourish.
Training & Development
* Lead the design and delivery of a company-wide training and development framework.
* Build role-specific training roadmaps for Managers/Duty Managers, Sales and Operations,
* Ensure all leaders are equipped to deliver effective onboarding and product training and can evidence this.
* Coordinate external training (e.g. First aid at work, Personal Trainers)
* Oversee performance reviews, 121s, and appraisals to ensure continuous development.
HR Management
* Lead all HR matters across the company, including sickness, absence, performance, capability, conduct and payroll management alongside other SLT,
* Chair disciplinary, grievance, and capability hearings, providing advice in line with policy and best practice.
* Ensure compliance with employment law, GDPR, TUPE, and health & safety requirements.
* Review and update all HR policies, procedures, and staff handbook.
Recruitment & Onboarding
* Lead recruitment campaigns and build direct talent pipelines.
* Manage the full new starter process: contracts, job offers, right-to-work, and induction planning.
* Design and implement a structured onboarding programme, ensuring consistency across the group.
* Oversee leaver processes to capture feedback and improve retention.
Engagement & Culture
* Run engagement surveys, track NPS, and deliver action plans to improve culture.
* Support wellbeing initiatives and reward/recognition schemes.
* Promote inclusion across all sites.
Strategic HR
* Provide workforce planning insights linking revenue growth to headcount requirements.
* Lead on integration of people during acquisitions, including TUPE and harmonisation of contracts.
Other duties and responsibilties
* Lead on and support ad hoc projects as required.
* Contribute to the successful operation of the company by undertaking such other tasks as may from time to time be required including all other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager.
* Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
* To demonstrate and uphold the Companys values and behavioural standards at all times.
* To help create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.
Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:
* HR Management : Minimum 2 years experience.
* Experience in working with the Leisure and Fitness Industry (desirable)
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance.
* Proven experience designing and embedding training and onboarding frameworks.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels.
* Commercially minded, balancing people needs with business performance.
* Full compliance with the company's vision, values, and policies.
Interview dates
Stage 1: Wednesday 22 October 2025
Stage 2: Tuesday 28 October 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Experience:
* HR Management : 2 years (preferred)
* working in Leisure or schools: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Redditch B98 0GF
Application deadline: 13/10/2025
Expected start date: 15/11/2025