Bob Dowell
HR Business Partner @Robinson Grace Hr Consultancy
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WORK HISTORY
HR Business Partner @Robinson Grace Hr Consultancy
I provide flexible outsourced HR support to UK-based small and medium-sized businesses, from one-off advice to fully retained HR services. I work directly with founders, CEOs, and managers to offer straightforward, people-first solutions that support both day-to-day operations and longer-term strategy.Clients span a wide range of sectors including IT and tech, GP surgeries, schools, charities, creative businesses and dance schools, each with unique needs, people challenges, and cultures.Key areas I support with include complex employee relations and sensitive casework; disciplinaries, grievances, investigations and performance management; redundancies, restructures and TUPE; HR documentation, audits and compliance reviews; leadership coaching and manager support; shaping pragmatic, scalable people strategies; and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.I tailor my approach to suit the organisation, flexing between hands-on HR delivery and higher-level business partnering. My focus is always on clear communication, trust-building, and practical advice that works in the real world.
EDUCATION
Fairwater High School Sixth Form
3 A Levels in Business Studies, Physical Education and Economics
AVADO
CIPD Level 5
New College Swindon
Certificate in Personnel Practice (CIPD)
Fairwater High School
11 GCSE's A-C grade including English (B) and Maths (C)
The University of Glamorgan
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Wales
Level 5 Award in Business and Marketing
ABOUT BOB DOWELL
I\'m an experienced HR Consultant and HR Business Partner in the Cotswolds, and I genuinely enjoy working with small to medium-sized businesses to make HR feel straightforward, supportive, and people-first.Over the years, I’ve helped all sorts of organisations handle- Complex employee relations issues and ER casework- Restructures and exits, including settlement agreements- Practical HR audits and day-to-day support for growing teams- Working with senior leaders to shape strategic people plans that actually workWhat I love most about HR is helping people and businesses through change, whether that’s resolving a tricky situation, coaching a manager through something new, or putting solid foundations in place so teams can grow with confidence.I\'m a strong communicator and a good listener, which helps me quickly understand what\'s going on and how best to support. I flex my approach depending on the people and the situation, whether I’m handling a sensitive issue, working with managers, or advising at a leadership level. I’ve found that building trust and being practical is what really makes a difference.One client, Jack Peploe, CEO at Our Veterinary IT, said it best:\"We’ve been working with Bob, and we couldn’t be happier with the support we\'ve received. As a fast-growing tech company, it’s crucial for us to have someone who truly understands the challenges and opportunities that come with scaling quickly. Bob has been exceptional—he’s not only ensured we’re doing the best we can to support and enable our team but has also provided invaluable guidance every step of the way. His expertise and proactive approach have been instrumental in helping us create a positive and empowering environment for our staff. We couldn’t recommend Bob and Robinson Grace HR enough!\"This feedback really sums up the service I provide; grounded, adaptable, and focused on delivering meaningful results for every business I work with.Outside of HR, I also work as a wedding photographer and videographer—a role that lets me tap into my creative side. I love being part of such a personal and important day, and I aim to capture it in a way that feels real and relaxed- I shoot both photo and video to tell the full story- I bring a calm, friendly and supportive presence so people feel comfortable- I work closely with each couple to understand what matters most to themIt’s a completely different kind of work, but it balances me out. It’s also helped me build even stronger listening skills and attention to detail, which definitely carries through into my HR role too.
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