Interim Rewards & Benefits Manager

THe Bukola Group is partnering with a leading London-based university to recruit a Reward & Benefits Manager to lead the development and delivery of a modern, data-led reward strategy.

This is a key role within People Services, offering the opportunity to shape reward frameworks, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure a competitive, compliant and financially sustainable approach to pay and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the design and delivery of reward and benefits strategy across the organisation

* Oversee annual reward cycles including pay review, progression and benefits renewals

* Provide expert advice on pay, grading, job evaluation and benefits to senior stakeholders

* Lead on equal pay, pay gap analysis, and reward governance

* Develop and maintain reward frameworks, policies and documentation

* Use data, benchmarking and modelling to inform decision-making and workforce planning

* Partner with senior leaders and committees, influencing key business decisions

* Manage and develop a small Reward & Benefits team

About You

* Strong experience in reward/compensation within a complex organisation

* Proven expertise across reward strategy, salary benchmarking, job evaluation and organisational design

* Experience supporting senior stakeholders and working within structured governance environments

* Strong analytical and data-led mindset, with the ability to present insights clearly

* Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

* CIPD Level 5 or equivalent (preferred)

* Experience within Higher Education or the public sector is advantageous

Why Apply?

* Opportunity to shape and influence reward at a strategic level

* High visibility role with senior leadership exposure

* Collaborative and forward-thinking environment

* Strong focus on data, governance and continuous improvement

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed