The City of London Corporation is seeking an experienced Pay and Reward Manager to join its HR function during a critical and busy period. This is an excellent interim opportunity for a reward professional with strong public sector experience to support the delivery of key pay and reward programmes while also overseeing essential business-as-usual activities.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing expert reward support and helping to drive forward several high-priority initiatives, including market pay reviews and job evaluation activity.

Duration: 3-month contract with possibility of further extension

Pay: £38 per hour via PAYE or £49.88 per hour via Umbrella

Location: Guildhall (closest station is Bank station)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support urgent reward programme delivery, including Market Pay Reviews
• Undertake Job Evaluation and Job Matching, ideally using Korn Ferry / Hay methodology
• Support implementation activities arising from job evaluation outcomes
• Progress wider reward-related projects and workstreams, working independently to deliver outputs
• Contribute to business-as-usual reward activities, including:
  
  • Supporting annual pay award processes
  • Benefits review and procurement activity
  • Producing high-quality papers and reports for senior boards and governance forums
• Provide analytical insight through clear data interpretation, reporting and written recommendations
• Act as a trusted reward advisor within the organisation during a period of change

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in pay and reward management, ideally within the public sector
• Local Government experience highly desirable
• Strong working knowledge of Job Evaluation frameworks, preferably Korn Ferry / Hay
• Ability to work autonomously, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical, reporting and written communication skills
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and navigating complex organisational structures

This role would suit an experienced reward professional who thrives in an interim setting and enjoys delivering impactful work at pace. If you have the required experience and skillset apply now for immediate consideration.