Define and execute reward strategy: Lead the design and implementation of the Group’s total reward framework, aligned with business strategy and growth ambitions.
Ensure regulatory compliance: Own governance of all reward programmes, ensuring compliance with UK regulations (FCA/PRA) and readiness for international expansion.
Drive employee engagement: Develop innovative recognition and incentive initiatives that reinforce company values, celebrate performance, and motivate teams.
Enable international scalability: Prepare reward programmes to be adaptable across geographies, balancing global consistency with local market requirements.
Measure and evaluate impact: Track and report on the effectiveness of reward programmes, including engagement, participation, retention, and performance outcomes, using data-driven insights to continuously improve offerings.
Provide insight and data-driven recommendations: Use analytics, benchmarking, and market trends to inform reward decisions and continuously improve programmes.

Proven experience designing and delivering total reward strategies, ideally in a regulated organisation in financial services.
Demonstrable knowledge of UK reward legislation and regulatory frameworks, with exposure to international markets a plus.
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of how reward drives business performance.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance competitive reward with cost and regulatory compliance.
Excellent analytical and modelling skills to evaluate financial impacts of reward decisions.
Exceptional communication skills, able to clearly articulate reward philosophy and programmes to business leaders and employees.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and implement initiatives at scale.
Experience leading change initiatives

25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
16 hours paid volunteering time a year
Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
Life insurance at 4x your salary
Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
Generous family-friendly policies
Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships

Director of Reward

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