Reward Specialist

Cats Protection; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking a Reward Specialist to provide expert advice on reward policies, support the development of strategic initiatives, and manage the Reward team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in reward management, strong analytical skills, and a passion for enhancing employer branding. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Range of health benefits

26 days annual leave

Salary Finance program

Qualifications

• Significant reward experience including implementation of pay policy.
• A strategic thinker who is hands-on.
• Excellent planning and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Providing reward advice and guidance.
• Influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Developing reward strategies and ensuring their relevance.

Skills

Reward experience

Job evaluation using Hay

Planning and organisational skills

Experience implementing pay reviews

Excel proficiency

Employer branding

Positive attitude

Team development passion

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

Team: Reward & Talent Acquisition

Location: Homebased

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £51,869.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities

• Providing reward advice and guidance, including pay, job evaluation and reward and recognition approaches.
• Influence, challenge and be credible with stakeholders at all seniority levels, including CEO and Trustees.
• Supporting in developing reward strategies, including pay frameworks and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensuring the reward strategy remains current, affordable and reflects the needs and culture of Cats Protection.
• Responsible for the accurate and considered cost modelling of the annual pay review process.
• Develop and maintain the Reward ‘roadmap’ and reward activity plan.
• Lead on job evaluation, using the Hay Methodology.
• Responsible for all aspects of salary benchmarking.
• Responsible for the gender pay gap analysis, preparation and delivery.

About the Reward & Talent Acquisition team

We sit within the People & Culture directorate, responsible for developing reward strategies, including pay frameworks and wellbeing initiatives, the development and improvement of inspiring benefits, cost‑effective offering, working within regulatory, safeguarding and compliance frameworks, and driving Cats Protection’s employer brand.

We currently have a team of six working across reward and recruitment, consisting of Head of Reward & Talent Acquisition, Talent Acquisition Manager, three Talent Acquisition Partners and a Reward & Recruitment Officer. This role will line‑manage the Reward & Benefits Officer.

What we’re looking for in our Reward Specialist

• Significant reward experience including the implementation of pay policy and frameworks.
• A strategic thinker who rolls up their sleeves and gets stuck in with the basics.
• Experience of job evaluation using Hay.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with proven ability to multi‑task and work on own initiative.
• Experience of implementing pay reviews (and being a whizz with Excel).
• Someone who gets excited about employer branding and the impact reward has on attracting talent.
• A positive ‘can‑do’ approach, and a creative mentality to achieve the best results.
• A passion for developing a high performing team and supporting the personal development of direct report.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent Reward experience.

What we can offer you

• Range of health benefits.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
• And much more, which you can learn about here.

Application

Application closing date: 01 December 2025.

Virtual interview date: 16 December 2025.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: Anonymised application form, Video screening, Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams along with a presentation. Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email [e-mail] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.