Director of Reward

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time


Director of Reward, Benefits & Recognition

Join Our Team as Director of Reward, Benefits & Recognition at The University of Manchester

Are you a dynamic and strategic leader ready to shape the future of reward and recognition in higher education? Do you have experience leading a Reward, Benefits and Recognition team If the answer is yes, then we have the perfect role for you

As one of the UK’s largest single-site higher education institutions, with 13,000 colleagues and 46,000 students hailing from 170 countries, when you join our University, you become part of a truly diverse and global community as Director of Reward, Benefits & Recognition.

It is an exciting time to join the University of Manchester during our bicentenary year, following the appointment of our new Executive Director of People, Eleanor Morrissey, and our President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison as we create our ambitious new strategy, Manchester 2035

We are seeking to recruit 4 new Directors within People team, one being a Director of Reward, Benefits & Recognition, to strengthen the leadership function within our Directorate and help deliver a People Strategy that enables us to achieve our strategic goals.

As Director of Reward, Benefits & Recognition, you’ll shape and innovate reward strategies, benefits offerings, and remuneration decisions to attract and retain world-class talent. You will also oversee pensions, ensure pay equality, and champion a high-performance culture. As part of one of the UK's largest higher education institutions, you’ll influence sector-wide initiatives while working within a diverse global community.

The University of Manchester will be leading the search directly and will not be engaging the services of any third-party agencies as part of the recruitment process.

To apply for this vacancy please send a copy of your CV and a supporting statement detailing your suitability for the position to Michael Platt, Talent Acquisition Manager - Michael.platt@manchester.ac.uk.

Applications will close at midnight on Thursday 31st October 2024.

Interviews for this position will take place on Tuesday 12th November 2024.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sectors of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. As Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates are currently under-represented at this level at the University, we would particularly welcome applications from individuals in minority ethnic groups. All appointments will be made on merit. The University is positive about hybrid and flexible working. Blended working arrangements may be considered.





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