People Partner

tombola is Europe’s biggest bingo brand with a vision to be the World’s Biggest Bingo brand, offering customised content only available to tombola players in five countries.

Since the launch of tombola in August 2008 we’ve sponsored a few shows you might have heard of; I’m A Celebrity get me out of here, Deal or No Deal, The only Way is Essex (to name a few!).

In 2022 tombola was acquired by Flutter, since then the business has gone from a huge period of growth and exciting change. tombola is at the forefront of growth for the UKI division in 2025 with exciting plans for 2026 and beyond! We are leading the way in the industry for responsible gambling, ensuring our players to get great value for money, on the best games with a great community feel!

The tombola people team (based at the fantastic offices in Sunderland) has an incredible opportunity for two highly experienced, strategic and self-motivated People Partners to join tombola. The tombola people team is an end-to-end commercially focused team, partnering with senior leaders to influence positive cultural change and set the business up for future success and growth.

Reporting to the Head of People Partnering, you will ensure the experience is at the forefront of thinking and decision making with the leadership and bring the tombola people strategy to life in the business. You will have a growth mindset, be an agent for change and be passionate about building capability.

These roles will work closely alongside business leaders to shape and deliver local people plans and embed tombola wide people strategy that support tombola’s evolving culture.

You’ll be a key player in driving initiatives focused on talent, organisational design, performance, and engagement. The successful person will be confident working in an ever-evolving environment, and who brings both big-picture thinking and a hands-on approach. If you’re passionate about people, commercially savvy, and excited by the idea of making a real impact, we’d love to talk.

Offering a genuinely highly competitive salary, these roles are hybrid and flexible, suitable candidates will be North East based. There are outstanding benefits including a generous annual leave scheme, life assurance, a quarterly bonus, free food and drinks from onsite café, free gym and free car parking.

Please note, all direct applications will be forwarded to tombola's retained recruitment partner, Sullivan Brown. You can contact Melanie Bolton at for more information.