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