Make your mark at BRE! 

BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking People team, helping drive strategic people initiatives and supporting leaders to deliver meaningful impact across the business. This role offers the opportunity to help shape and influence HR practices while contributing to key projects and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities:

• Partnering with business leaders to deliver people strategies across areas such as change management, engagement, performance, wellbeing and development.
• Providing guidance and support on employee relations cases, ensuring effective tracking, reporting and resolution.
• Producing reports, analysing data and generating insights to inform people-related decisions.
• Drafting, reviewing and maintaining policies, process documents and templates to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Supporting and delivering ad-hoc projects aligned to strategic people priorities.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the People team to share knowledge and deliver continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in a HR business partnering role.
• Proven experience supporting leaders on employee relations cases and people-related decision-making.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence and build credibility with stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse HR data, produce reports, and provide actionable insights.
• Experience in drafting, maintaining, and implementing HR policies and process documents.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, delivering on time and to a high standard.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Resilient, proactive, and able to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Relevant HR qualification such as CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience (desirable but not essential).

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution

• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• Health Shield      cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more

• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
• EAP - Mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing support through a number of different channels.

Career Development

• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform

• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefit

Work Location Options

Mostly Remote – This role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel to our head office in Watford for planned meetings (2-4 times per quarter). However, there may be other periods where in-person attendance will be required for formal HR meetings.

Flexible working hours, part-time hours and job share can also be considered for this position. 

Our Recruitment Process

Candidate Review – Week Commencing 13th October 2025

Our specialist hiring team will review all applications and shortlist candidates. We’ll then update you on the outcome of your application.

First Stage Virtual Interviews – 16/10/25 - 17/10/25

Second Stage Virtual Interviews – 22/10/25 - 24/10/25

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics. 

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Please note - This is a six month fixed-term contract