Interim Rewards & Benefits Manager
CV-LibraryCity of London, Greater LondontemporaryPosted: 30 June 2026
Apply NowTHe 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
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