Head of People | London -

Tenka owns and operates two businesses, Gemba and Turnstile, and is shaping a better future for the sport and entertainment by providing high quality Strategy, Insights and Communications across our offices in London, New York, Sydney and Melbourne

We are currently looking for our Head of People to oversee our global people division and join our team based out of our London office. You will be working amongst a dynamic and fun group of people within a fast-moving environment.

About the Role

Reporting into the Group CEO, you will take full ownership of our growing People division across the UK and Australia.

You will be responsible for attracting, developing and retaining the best people in the sport & entertainment industry, alongside leading all aspects of Tenka’s People Division by developing the strategy and measuring our internal programs for Recruitment (Kensaku), Development (Dojo), and Alumni (Zenkai).

This is a new position within the business, so the responsibilities are not set in stone. We need someone who can jump in, get things done and truly own their role.

About You

• 10+ years demonstrated and relevant experience in managing the HR and people functions of a large or medium sized business
• Experience in professional services businesses would be beneficial
• Best practice knowledge in recruiting, people development, organisational culture, performance measurement and leadership
• Proven knowledge of Employee Relation laws in Europe and an understanding of global best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including interviewing, counselling and negotiating
• Ability to interact and influence proactively with management and staff at all levels of the organisation in the resolution of People issues
• Strong Strategy Development and Budgetary Management skills
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate, promote and uphold People initiatives and values, including discretion and confidentialit

About Us

We are passionate about our business, proud of what we do and love working in one of the most dynamic industries on the global stage. Our vision is to shape a better future for the sport and entertainment industry. We currently do this through two industry leading businesses;

Gemba: Delivering Insights, Strategy and Marketing Communications to brands and sport & entertainment organisations

Turnstile: A global leader in sponsorship valuations

Outstanding people and culture are at the heart of our business, and we judge ourselves on actions and behaviours. We take our values seriously. We measure them, hold ourselves accountable and hire accordingly. We invest in our people by offering a wide range of employee benefits designed to provide a positive, fun, and balanced work/life experience.

Our values of empathy, dynamism, discipline, and integrity drive our business. More than just words in a vision document, we take our values seriously. We measure them, hold ourselves accountable and hire accordingly. We invest in our people, offering a wide range of employee benefits designed to provide a positive, professional, fun, and inclusive workplace.

How to Apply

Written applications including a CV and cover letter should be addressed to Charlotte Bradley, People & Culture Coordinator at careers@thegembagroup.com

Applications close Friday 27th September 2024

Note: All candidates require working rights of this country to perform the role and the successful completion of a criminal record check.

Tenka is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other protected characteristics or similar.

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