People Advisor

Working at the RFU means being part of the ‘bigger picture’ at England Rugby: to be rooted in our purpose, which is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If our purpose resonates with you, and you recognise the value that sport can bring to people’s lives, we’d love to work with you. An opportunity has arisen for a People Advisor to join our People team on a permanent basis.

Job Title : People Advisor

Department : People

Reports to : People Partner

Salary Banding : c.£43,000 per annum

Job Level : Implement

Location : This role is contractually based at Allianz Stadium (Twickenham), offering some flexibility to work from home

Employment Type : Permanent

Working Hours : This is a full-time role, covering 35hrs per week

Application Information:

• Please submit an anonymised CV (i.e. remove personal details). You do not need to submit a cover letter
• Vacancy closing date: Friday 2th March at 5pm
• Interviews will take place week commencing 30th March

The Role:

The People Advisor provides the operational and strategic support that keeps the RFU performing at its best. Working closely with the People Partner, you will be a key point of contact for colleagues within your designated business area, promoting a culture of high performance and great leadership. From managing day-to-day people activity to delivering change programmes and cross-business projects, you will draw on your experience to help shape the future of our People Plan—a vital part of the RFU’s overall strategy.

The Team:

Our People Team of 13 spans Operations, Internal Comms & Culture, Recruitment, Reward, and Payroll. Together we are responsible for building a seamless and supportive journey for every RFU colleague, helping us create high-performing and winning teams both on and off the pitch!

As a team, our culture is fast-paced and deeply collaborative – we’re a group that leans in, shares ideas, and ensures every voice is heard. We do this by living our RFU values every day: we Put The Team First to stay connected, Shape The Future by always looking for better ways to work, and Respect Each Other in every interaction.

Some key responsibilities include:

Operational Excellence & Lifecycle

• Manage the Employee Journey: Oversee the full lifecycle, from preparing offer letters and contracts with meticulous attention to detail, to leading the ‘first day’ People induction and conducting insightful exit interviews.
• Recruitment Support: Partner closely with our Recruitment & Operations Advisor, providing expert support to the business in their absence of during busy periods. You’ll use your sharp eye for detail to review offer information and job descriptions for accuracy, navigate Oracle Cloud, help evaluate job levels, and join the interview process when required.
• Compliance: Manage pre-employment screening (DBS/Right to Work) and ensure all records are maintained in line with GDPR and UKBA guidelines.
• Project Delivery: Lead or contribute to cross-organisational People projects, staying ahead of best practices and employment law to keep our policies relevant.

Guidance & Coaching

• Coach and Support Managers

HRIS & Data Insight (Oracle)

• System Expert: Act as a super-user for Oracle, ensuring 100% data accuracy and training others to use the system effectively.
• Collaboration: Work with Payroll, Finance, and Technology (and third-party partners like Namos) to ensure people are paid correctly and budget changes are reflected.
• Evidence-Based Decisions

As an RFU Employee, You Will:

• Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans.
• Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of our culture and core values – This Rose Means Everyone: Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other.
• Undertake other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the organisation.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

We welcome candidates who bring different relevant experiences to the role. To help you thrive in this role, we are looking for:

• Proven Experience: You’ve worked in a generalist HR Advisory role with a focus on employee relations, recruitment, and performance management.

Additional Information:

• We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is anything we could do to support you through your application or to provide the best environment for your interviews, including assistance or adjustment, please reach out to recruitment.