Clinical Applications Specialist - Ophthalmic

Cancer Research UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in London is looking for a strategic Reward Manager to develop and oversee reward policies and programs. This role involves collaboration with HR teams, and ensuring compliance with pension regulations. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills, excellent Excel proficiency, and relevant experience in managing benefits programs. The position offers a salary range of £70,000-£75,000 plus benefits, with options for flexible working and a commitment to equality and diversity in recruitment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career and personal development opportunities

Support for wellbeing and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to manage complex pay data.
• Excellent Excel skills for data manipulation.
• Relevant experience in managing reward and pension processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic approach to reward and benefits.
• Ensure consistent delivery of annual salary review.
• Provide accurate pay data to support equal pay initiatives.
• Oversee pension provision compliance and sustainability.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent Excel skills

Management of reward and benefits processes

Experience in job evaluation

Understanding of employment law

Stakeholder management

Collaborative approach

Job description

Role Overview

£70,000-£75,000 plus benefits. Reports to: Director of HR Partnering & Operations, Directorate: Chief Operating Office. Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week (options for flexible working). Location: Stratford, London – office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office). Closing date: 14th December 23:59.

Visa sponsorship: Applicant must be eligible to work in the UK; Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop CRUK’s strategic approach to reward and benefits to ensure appropriate reward policies, governance, role grading, and pay structures.
• Work collaboratively with Heads of HR, HR teams, Business Partners and Talent Acquisition Partners to identify emerging issues and opportunities and support reward-related discussions with leadership teams.
• Accountable for the oversight and delivery of our annual salary review (ASR) and any market increases, ensuring consistency, fairness and affordability.
• Provide accurate and relevant pay and benchmarking data to ensure role ranges are competitive and properly aligned to CRUK’s pay position.
• Provide internal and external pay data to support equal pay initiatives.
• Develop and deliver an appropriate broader reward offer, including pensions and other associated benefits; oversee management of programmes such as cycle‑to‑work, annual leave purchasing and pension scheme.
• Provide effective line management for the Reward Advisor and Pensions Manager, setting clear expectations and KPIs, giving feedback and managing performance.
• Oversee CRUK’s pension provision, including death in service, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and sustainability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills and ability to manage complex pay data.
• Excellent Excel skills to manipulate data and produce relevant metrics, reporting and insight.
• Relevant experience managing reward, benefits and pensions processes including salary reviews, job evaluation and job families.
• Experience developing, reviewing and evolving pay policies, principles and governance for a diverse organisation.
• Good working knowledge of employment law affecting pay and reward.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing senior colleagues and presenting papers to leadership and trustees.
• Collaborative approach with a track record of successful partnership with HR Partners that are customer-facing.

Organisational Values

People who embody values of ambition, courage, rigor, professionalism, positive impact and inclusivity are especially encouraged to apply.

Benefits

We provide a generous benefits package, extensive career and personal development opportunities, high‑quality tools and policies to support wellbeing, work‑life balance and career progression.

Equality & Diversity

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under‑represented. We want every candidate to perform at their best; please inform us of any adjustments needed. We are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18.

How to Apply

CVs are required for all applications; we will not review them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, please complete the work history section of the online application form so we can assess you fairly and objectively. Contact [e-mail] or 020 3469 8400 if you need any adjustments.