HR Business Partner in City of London

Base pay range

Salary: £45,000

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Hybrid – Hammersmith, Caversham and Home

Hours: 40 Hours per week

British Rowing is a committed and talented workforce. This role plays a central part in helping that team thrive. Working closely with the Operations Manager, you will lead the delivery of high‑quality HR support services for more than 80 employees across two sites and a growing remote workforce. From recruitment and onboarding to health, wellbeing and performance processes, you will ensure every colleague feels supported, valued and able to contribute at their best.

This is a pivotal role in shaping a positive, high‑performing culture. As the standalone HR specialist within the Operations Directorate, you will act as the first point of contact for people‑related matters, drawing on external partners where needed to ensure professional, timely and consistent support. You will help embed effective people practices, champion inclusion and wellbeing, and play a key role in developing the systems and standards that enable British Rowing’s staff team to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to all staff and managers.
• Manage HR administration, disciplinary/welfare/grievance processes and records.
• Support managers with complex casework, performance, attendance and HR issues.
• Co‑ordinate annual performance reviews.
• Support recruitment activities.
• Maintain accurate HR files and records.
• Lead and improve staff induction.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure smooth monthly payroll.
• Support Investor in People activities.
• Build effective relationships with Directors and managers.
• Run HR clinics (online, Hammersmith, Caversham).
• Own all HR systems, procedures and processes.
• Monitor and brief the business on employment law changes.
• Ensure statutory employment law compliance.

This list is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive; British Rowing may call upon the post‑holder to perform other reasonable duties from time to time.

A Bit About You

Person Specification

• At least 3–4 years’ experience in an HR role.
• Demonstrable administrative experience and great organisational skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally.
• A positive and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven team player.
• First‑rate planning skills.
• A strong commitment to and understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Any CIPD qualification is a bonus.

What We Offer

Besides the salary and 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata, you’ll also get:

• 7.5% employer pension contribution (when you contribute 3%)
• £20 per month with Betterspace (our wellbeing platform)
• Company Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Life assurance (x3 your salary)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free and secure parking in Hammersmith
• Free annual ROW Membership
• Bonus annual leave between Christmas and New Years Day

Additional Information

To apply for this role, please submit your cover letter alongside your CV. Applications will close on 10th of December 23:59, but if you like the sound of the job, please apply straight away as we reserve the right to close applications early if we find the right candidate.

Interviews

First round in Hammersmith: Week of 5th January

Final interview in Hammersmith: Week of 12th January

About Us

Our passion is rowing in all its forms. British Rowing is the governing body for rowing, responsible for supporting grassroots rowing in England and preparing the GB Rowing Team for the Olympics, Paralympics, and other international competitions.

Our vision is a sport that welcomes and has an offer for everyone. Our mission is to create a healthy, inclusive and life‑enhancing sport. We are a membership organisation with over 30,000 individual members, supporting over 550 affiliated clubs and 230 affiliated events. We cover all types of rowing – whether it’s on the river or lake, on the sea, at home or in the gym.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know by indicating your needs to the HR team in the application form or by emailing hr@britishrowing.org.