Want to be part of a people team that are awardfinalist for 2025 Investors in People ‘Best People Team’ award?

If you're passionate about impactful HR and want to join a team that’s making real change, we’d love to hear from you. We’ve been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2025 Investors in People ‘Best People Team’ award – a recognition of the incredible progress we’ve made and our commitment to making POhWER a truly great place to work.

We’re looking for an experienced and adaptable HR/People professional to join our friendly and collaborative team as an Interim HRBP. This is a great opportunity to get involved in a variety of meaningful and business-critical projects while supporting a team that truly values partnership and teamwork.

The role is offered on a flexible basis of up to 30 hours per week, with a presence needed on Mondays and Fridays to support key activities. We anticipate the contract will run for 2–3 months and are ideally looking for someone who is available to start right away.

You’ll be joining a small but supportive team, where everyone pitches in and works together. There are two existing HRBPs with their own client groups, and this role will focus on employee relations and change.

Key areas of involvement include supporting the rollout of a new absence management process, advising on disciplinary and grievance matters, contributing to TUPE activity, helping implement a new HR system for core HR and recruitment. Experience across these areas will be beneficial, as we’re looking for someone who can confidently step in and make an immediate impact.

We’re proud of the progress we’ve made as a team and are thrilled to have been shortlisted as finalists for the Investors in People ‘Best People Team’ award. It’s a reflection of the positive changes we’ve delivered over the past year and our ongoing commitment to making POhWER a fantastic place to work.

Hours of Work: Part-time: 30 hours per week, working between Monday to Friday, standard office hours 9am to 5pm however with flexibility.

Location: Remote/Home based with occasional travel to our Offices and client sites nationwide

Contract type: Fixed term 3 months

Salary: Full time equivalent salary £40,000 - £45,000 Per annum Pro Rata (dependent on experience)

HR Business Partner Requirements:

• Previous experience as a HR Officer/Business Partner and CIPD Level 5 (desirable Level 7)
• Proven ability to support a full employee lifecycle and interpret HR policies
• Experience in TUPE and supporting operational decision-making
• A mix of commercial and charity or public sector experience
• Excellent communication skills and a flexible and adaptable approach

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave with an option to buy up to 5 additional days pro-rata
• Cash wellbeing healthcare plan cover
• Death in service benefit
• Discretionary shut down days at Christmas and 1 community leave day per annum
• Bike to work scheme for eco-friendly commuting

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

At POhWER, we are passionate about empowering individuals and creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. As an equal opportunities employer with the Investors in People Silver award and membership in the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme, we are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our workplace. Join us in making a meaningful impact and be part of an organisation that values your potential.

If you think you are suitable for this HR Business Partner role, please apply now!

Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2025 (We reserve the right to close the vacancy early)

Interview: Remote via Microsoft Teams or Zoom

An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.

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Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.

POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

POhWER is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.