Reward Specialist - MID06853

We are looking for an experienced Reward Specialist to join our HR team on a fixed term basis to lead, develop, maintain and advise on reward strategy. Aligned to workforce plans, you will be responsible for the creation of a reward framework which ensures compliance with employment and equalities legislation and meets the future needs of the Council.

You will work with us on key projects to achieve our 3-year short term action plan as part of our Workforce Strategy 2024-2034 which has ambitious strategic aims. Full details of these are available in the recruitment pack.

Excellent communication skills, organisation skills, a flexible approach and a positive can-do attitude are essential for success. You must have a degree level qualification (or equivalent), preferably in the field of management, business analysis, human resources or other relevant discipline demonstrating the ability to research, analyse and complete reports.

You must have more than 5 years’ experience of working in a professional management consultancy at a senior level with evidence of delivering a reward-based project, be competent in project management, analytical, numerical, and presentation skills. Advanced MS Excel skills are also critical to success.

KNOWLEDGE

A degree level qualification (or equivalent), preferably in the field of management, business analysis or human resources or other relevant discipline demonstrating the ability to research, analyse and complete reports is essential.

Membership of the relevant professional institute, such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is desirable.

Substantial experience of more than 5 years of working in a professional management consultancy at a senior level with evidence of competence in project management, management reporting, analytical, numerical, presentational and interpersonal skills coupled with an understanding of job evaluation principles and the application of job evaluation schemes is essential. They must participate in corporate internal working groups to provide reward expertise on the reward implications of operational initiatives or legislative changes.

Advanced level Microsoft Excel skills are essential for this role.

CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 24th June 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 3rd July 2025

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £46,511.92 per annum.

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.