Head Of Reward

Executive Network Group; Hugglescote; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus

Widder benefits

Job summary

Executive Network Group in the UK is seeking a Head of Reward to lead the Reward agenda for a global logistics and supply chain organisation. Based in Coalville on hybrid basis, with 1–2 days weekly on-site in Leicestershire, the Head Of Reward oversees compensation and benefits strategy across UK, Ireland and Nordic operations.

The full-time post pays £90,000 to £100,000 annually, plus company car, bonus and wider benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of compensation design, job evaluation and benefits management.
• Proven leadership at senior level within complex organisations.
• Experience operating in European/global matrix structures is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead all compensation, salary structures, rate ranges, pensions, and benefits renewals.
• Align UK reward initiatives with regional, European, and global C&B governance.
• Support annual pay negotiations and salary benchmarking with senior HR Heads.
• Ensure robust job evaluation frameworks, reward governance, and compliance.
• Direct, mentor, and manage a team comprising two Reward Advisors and a Reward Administrator.

Skills

Compensation design

Job evaluation

Benefits management

Leadership at senior level

Tools

Matrix governance

Job description

This senior position leads the Reward agenda for a global logistics and supply chain organisation. Based in Coalville on a hybrid basis, with one to two days weekly on-site in Leicestershire, the Head Of Reward oversees compensation and benefits strategy across UK, Ireland and Nordic operations. The full-time post pays £90,000 to £100,000 annually, plus company car, bonus and wider benefits. Responsibilities include shaping executive reward frameworks, managing stakeholder relationships, and guiding pay policy through a period of organisational change. Applicants should demonstrate strong technical knowledge of compensation design, job evaluation and benefits management, together with proven leadership at a senior level. Future progression prospects exist for the right person.

Head of Reward Location: Hybrid / Flexible (1–2 days/week on-site in Leicestershire) Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + Company Car + Bonus + Benefits

We are partnering with a global, market-leading logistics and supply chain business operating across complex UK and international operations. The UK organisation employs above 5000 permanent staff across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics, complemented by a substantial operational workforce. As the business enters its next phase of organisational evolution, an exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Reward to lead the Reward agenda. This key leadership role offers high visibility across executive stakeholders, as well as clear future progression pathways if desired. As Head of Reward, you will take ownership of the full Compensation & Benefits function, providing strategic and operational guidance to the HR Leadership Team and global C&B stakeholders. Managing a dedicated team, you will oversee reward governance, annual pay reviews, trade union negotiation benchmarking, benefits renewals, and executive reward frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reward Leadership & Strategy: Lead all compensation, salary structures, rate ranges, pensions, and benefits renewals (including life insurance and broker management).
• Stakeholder & Matrix Management: Navigate a structured corporate matrix, aligning UK reward initiatives with regional, European, and global C&B governance.
• Operational Alignment: Partner with senior HR Heads and operational leaders across a large blue-collar and unionised workforce, supporting annual pay negotiations and salary benchmarking.
• Governance & Processes: Ensure robust job evaluation frameworks, reward governance, and corporate compliance across all business units.
• Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and manage a team comprising two Reward Advisors and a Reward Administrator.

Ideal Candidate:

• We are seeking a senior Compensation & Benefits specialist accustomed to operating in complex, corporate matrix, fast paced environments.
• Proven Reward Expertise: Deep technical knowledge across salary benchmarking, reward strategy, pensions, broker renewals, and job evaluation.
• Matrix Experience: Experience within European or global matrix structures, working alongside regional/corporate C&B stakeholders.
• Operational Understanding: Familiarity with large-scale operational or blue-collar employee environments; experience working alongside recognised trade unions is highly advantageous.
• Governance & Influence: High political awareness—able to work comfortably within established corporate rules while possessing the credibility to challenge, influence, and drive change.

Location: Commutable distance to the Leicestershire, for flexible hybrid working (1–2 days per week on-site).