At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic reward initiatives and support senior leadership in a dynamic university environment.
- Company: A prestigious London-based university with a focus on people transformation.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team during an exciting transition period.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on reward strategies while collaborating with top leaders.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in reward strategy and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Client: London based university
Location: London
Working Pattern: Hybrid (60/40 on site)
Duration: 3 months
Role description: Working alongside the current postholder during a transition period, the successful candidate will provide specialist strategic reward leadership and support to the Chief People Officer, Chair of Remuneration Committee (RemCo), and HR Senior Leadership Team. They will help ensure continuity across critical reward activities while supporting delivery of the People Transformation Plan.
The initial focus will include:
- Salary benchmarking and market analysis
- Executive remuneration
- Pay and grading frameworks
- Job evaluation governance
- Talent management and succession planning
- Equal pay and pay gap analysis
- Workforce affordability modelling
- Reward strategy development
The postholder will also provide informed advice and insight to senior leaders on reward-related risks, opportunities and decision-making.
They are looking for individuals with significant experience of:
- Reward strategy
- Executive pay
- Salary benchmarking
- Job evaluation
- Organisational design
- Workforce and talent planning
- Succession planning
- Remuneration committee support
- Reward analytics
- Operating within complex governance environments
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to provide credible support and challenge to senior leaders are essential.
For more information, please contact stephen.hoban@veredus.co.uk or apply below.
Interim Reward and Benefits Manager in London employer: Veredus
As a leading London-based university, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and professional growth. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while ensuring that our employees are supported in their roles, particularly in strategic areas like reward and benefits management. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on impactful initiatives, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change within the academic community.
