Job Specifications
We are Two Circles. We are a Sports & Entertainment Marketing business. We grow audiences and revenues. We do that by knowing fans best. We work with clients to help them understand & influence what their fans are doing - the way fans spend their money, the events that fans attend, the channels fans respond to, the content fans watch and more. And we use the understanding this gives us to help our clients grow. Grow their audiences and grow their revenues - both direct to consumer and business to business revenues. Our platforms and services are trusted by over 1000 clients globally, including the English Premier League, Red Bull, UEFA, VISA, the NFL, Nike and Amazon. We are almost 1000 people, based out of 14 offices, and we deliver work for sports and entertainment businesses of all shapes and sizes all over the world.
As a People Manager, you play a central role in shaping the everyday experience of Two Circlers. You'll be responsible for creating an environment where teammates can grow, contribute, and thrive - balancing individual support with business outcomes.
You will 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
Key Responsibilities
People Leadership & Development
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
Employee Relations (ER)
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
Performance Management
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
Training & Capability Building
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
Culture & Inclusion
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
Business & Team Leadership
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
We offer a benefits package to suit you and your lifestyle! Out of a core monthly budget, you can choose your own comprehensive benefit package
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)
Mobile phone contribution
Sport Challenge contribution
Gym membership contribution
2x annual kit drops
Our recruitment process will be honest & thorough, and so will our roles. In return, we can offer honesty, integrity, and the chance to progress in the organisation as quickly as you develop within it.
Two Circles is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
About the Company
Founded in 2011, Two Circles is an international sports and entertainment marketing business that leverages data and knowing fans best, to help organizations grow audiences and revenues.
From thirteen international offices, Two Circles works with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, including the NFL, Premier League, UEFA and EA. The business uses data to grow the volume and value of fan relationships across all channels, to increase revenue across media rights, sponsorship, retail and licensing and ti...
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