Head of Reward - UK877722/LI

Head of Reward

London | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

We’re partnering with a leading organisation to appoint a Head of Reward into a high-impact, standalone role.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, hands-on reward professional to take full ownership of the reward agenda - shaping strategy while remaining close to delivery. You'll lead on pay, bonus, benefits and recognition, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver a compelling and competitive reward proposition that supports attraction, retention and engagement.

The Role

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• Own and deliver the end-to-end annual reward cycle, including salary reviews, bonus planning and market benchmarking.
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• Lead the reward strategy across compensation, benefits and recognition, embedding best-practice frameworks across the organisation.
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• Act as the custodian of job grading and evaluation methodologies.
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• Produce RemCo papers, executive-level analysis and gender pay gap reporting.
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• Manage key external providers, including pensions, benefits and benchmarking suppliers.
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• Provide expert reward advice and guidance to HR colleagues and senior leaders.
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• Balance strategic initiatives with operational delivery in a lean, agile environment.
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About You

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• Proven experience leading or operating as a standalone reward specialist within a similar organisation.
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• Strong technical expertise across compensation, benchmarking and job evaluation.
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• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with complex reward data.
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• Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
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• Able to move seamlessly between strategic thinking and detailed execution.
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• Resilient, agile and commercially minded.
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• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting at executive level.
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Why This Role?

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• True ownership of the reward function in a visible, strategic role.
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• Opportunity to shape and modernise the organisation's reward offering.
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• Hybrid working with a London base.
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• Ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on role within a fast-paced, evolving environment.
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If you're looking for an opportunity to make a tangible impact while leading the reward agenda across a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.