Head of Reward

Head of Reward – 12–18 Month FTC

Working Pattern: Hybrid (typically 1-2 days per week in the office preferred, flexible)

Location: Close to the M1 and easily commutable from Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, and the Home Counties.

Start Date: August preferred

We’re working with a market-leading, household-name business to recruit a Head of Reward on a 12–18 month fixed-term contract.

About the Role

This is not a newly created role, nor a transformation brief. The core focus will be to maintain, embed, and enhance the reward structures already in place – particularly following several years of change and refinement.

You’ll lead a small, capable team of two, reporting to the HR Director and partnering directly with the UK Executive Team.

While the wider business is undergoing cultural and operational change, your role will be a stabilising force within the People function – ensuring Reward, Benefits and Pensions delivery continues to operate effectively and supports the business at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of cyclical reward activity, pay frameworks, and incentive schemes
• Oversight of pensions strategy
• Lead on reward communications – including messaging to the wider organisation
• Partner with senior leaders and Exec team on pay, grading, and performance reward
• Continuous improvement mind-set
• Joint lead on Wellbeing strategy with the Head of Safety, Health and Wellbeing

What You’ll Bring

• Strong reward experience with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
• Experience with pay structures, incentive schemes, and reward communications
• Confident working with HR data and reward modelling
• Comfortable overseeing pensions delivery and benefits design
• Pragmatic, collaborative style – able to influence and coach senior stakeholders
• Hands-on delivery approach – this is a lean team where delivery sits with you

Package & Benefits

• Car allowance or EV car scheme
• Market leading annual bonus
• Enhanced pension
• Private Medical Insurance – family cover included
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Retail discount platform