Reward Manager

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Reward Manager to join our team. You will join us working 35 hours per week (flexible/compressed hours available), on a permanent basis and will be home based. In return you will receive a salary of up to £48,657.65 plus excellent benefits. Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of peoplesee and care for cats.It’s an exciting time for Reward in Cats Protection. The team have been established for little over a year, working under the stewardship of an interim reward consultant. This appointment will now take over the reins to not only shape and deliver our approachto pay, but to continue to build an engaging and inspiring reward and benefit portfolio in line with our new values and behaviour framework.We’re looking for a reward manager who can bring specialist knowledge and experience to help evolve our reward practices and develop the skills and best practice within the team. This role reports to the Head of Reward and Talent Acquisition and is supportedby a Reward Officer.Responsibilities of our Reward Manager:You’ll help us to develop the Cats Protection reward and benefit approach enabling us to attract, retain and inspire the right people for our charity. You’ll operate as an expert and trusted advisor to our managers and HR teams on all things reward. Workingclosely with our Head of Reward and Talent Acquisition, this role will manage our reward policy and drive the continual improvement of an inspiring and engaging reward and benefits offering that places our people at the heart of our organisation.What we’re looking for in our Reward Manager:

• significant reward experience including the implementation of pay policy and frameworks
• someone who can think strategically and roll-up their sleeves and get stuck in with the basics
• experience of creating an engaging benefits package and recognition programme
• experience of implementing pay reviews (and being a whizz with Excel)
• experience of job evaluation (preferably Hay)
• someone who gets excited about employer branding and the impact reward has on attracting talent
• a positive ‘can-do’ approach, and a creative mentality to achieve the best results
• a passion for developing a high performing team and supporting the personal development of direct report
• sound working knowledge of current relevant employment legislation
• CIPD qualification or equivalent Reward Management experience

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £48,657.65 per annum
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits including private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.Closing date: 13 July 2023Virtual interview dates: 27 July and 03, 04 August 2023Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.Please email .uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.