Incentives - Employee Share Plans Senior Manager

PwC UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP

Six volunteering days a year

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced professional to join its Employee Share Plan team. The role involves designing and implementing employee incentive schemes with a focus on tax-led solutions. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, project management capabilities, and have a strategic mindset. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexibility in work location, private medical cover, and more.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee incentives and related professional services.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated project management and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement compliant employee incentive schemes.
• Collaborate with teams to develop tax-efficient solutions.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Experience in professional services

Strong communication and presentation skills

Project management

Strategic and analytical mindset

Leadership ability

Job description

About This Role

PwC is seeking an experienced professional to join its Employee Share Plan team. Applicants from accounting, tax, legal, or actuarial backgrounds are encouraged. The role involves designing and implementing employee incentive schemes for listed and private businesses, with a focus on tax-led solutions. Experience with EMI, CSOPs, growth shares, EBTs, and EOTs is highly valued.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Design and implement compliant employee incentive schemes, advising on the structuring and ongoing management of plans such as EMI, CSOPs, EBTs, and EOTs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop tax‑efficient solutions aligned with clients’ strategic objectives, supported by robust analysis and due diligence.
• Engage senior stakeholders to present recommendations, secure buy‑in, and ensure successful delivery of incentive proposals.
• Monitor legislative and market developments while mentoring junior team members and supporting continuous professional development.

This role is for you If

• Proven experience in a professional services or relevant industry role, ideally focused on employee incentives.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, client relationships, and multiple priorities effectively.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem‑solving capability.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor, manage, and collaborate with teams at all levels.
• High standards professionalism, integrity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning and quality delivery.

What You’ll Receive From Us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.