People Manager leading employee experience for a Sports & Entertainment Marketing business. Creating a supportive environment for teammates to grow and thrive while managing performance and training.
Responsibilities
Play a central role in shaping the everyday experience of Two Circlers.
Responsible for creating an environment where teammates can grow, contribute, and thrive - balancing individual support with business outcomes.
Be a confident leader in employee relations, performance management, and training and capability development, helping ensure our approach is consistent, fair, and aligned to our values.
Requirements
Build strong, trusting relationships with direct reports through regular 1:1s, open dialogue, and meaningful feedback.
Create clear development plans that help teammates grow skills, confidence, and impact.
Spot potential early and connect teammates with stretch opportunities or learning pathways.
Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day people issues, supporting teammates with fairness, empathy, and good judgment.
Partner with the People Team to handle ER matters — from early interventions and performance conversations to more formal processes when required.
Ensure decisions are consistent, transparent, and aligned with Two Circles’ values and policies.
Build manager capability by modelling sound ER practices and helping others understand how to navigate people challenges.
Set clear expectations, goals, and measures of success for individuals and the team.
Deliver timely, direct, and supportive performance feedback — celebrating successes and addressing concerns early.
Lead structured performance conversations, including progression, underperformance, and behaviour-related discussions.
Maintain a high-performing environment with clarity, fairness, and accountability.
Identify capability gaps within the team and propose training solutions.
Partner with the People Team to design, deliver, or embed training that strengthens core skills (e.g., client leadership, communication, wellbeing, management).
Reinforce learning through coaching, follow-up, and modelling best practice.
Help build a culture of continuous learning and curiosity.
Champion an inclusive, supportive environment where all Two Circlers feel seen, heard, and respected.
Model our spirit and values every day — transparency, teamwork, curiosity, and a love of sport.
Help create a high-trust team culture that encourages open feedback and healthy, productive conflict.
Align team priorities with business objectives and client needs.
Guide the team through change with clarity and reassurance.
Collaborate with senior leaders to evolve how we develop talent and manage performance across the business.
Benefits
Renowned Team Days often throughout the year
Summer Away Days
23 standard days of holiday (+ 1 Birthday, +2 for a ‘Big Life Event’ and +1 Admin Day), closure of office over Christmas (plus Bank Holidays)
Discretionary Bonus based on company performance
Performance Reviews every 6 months with discretionary salary increases
Private healthcare (Vitality) and/or Health Care Plan (Medicash)
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