Rewards and Benefits Manager

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PE-backed Executive Search firm is seeking a Rewards & Benefits Manager to shape and drive a best-in-class reward offering. The successful candidate will manage compensation strategies, enhance benefit programs, and work closely with senior stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to elevate the reward function within a dynamic environment, offering competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a specialist Rewards & Benefits role.
• Strong understanding of compensation structures within Executive Search or Financial Services.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading on compensation, benefits, and reward strategy.
• Managing the annual compensation cycle and benchmarking processes.
• Reviewing and implementing new benefit programmes.

Skills

Proven experience in a specialist Rewards & Benefits role

Strong understanding of compensation structures

Working with senior stakeholders

Analytical mindset

Commercial and solutions-focused approach

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Rewards & Benefits Manager

Permanent

Executive Search – Private Equity & Venture Capital

ASAP / Early 2026 Start

Central London — Hybrid Working

Competitive salary + benefits

7-TSRB/FASD

About the Client:

Our client is a leading PE-backed Executive Search firm specialising in the financial services, cyber and technology space. Operating across North America, Europe, and APAC, they combine sector insight with a collaborative, people-focused culture to deliver outstanding leadership solutions. They are seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Rewards & Benefits Manager to join their high-performing People function.

About the Role:

This role would suit a specialist who enjoys shaping, refining, and driving a best-in-class reward offering. Working closely with the HR Director and wider Leadership team, the role will include:

• Leading on compensation, benefits, and reward strategy across the UK and international offices
• Managing the annual compensation cycle and benchmarking processes
• Reviewing, enhancing and implementing new benefit programmes aligned to market trends
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to provide guidance on reward frameworks
• Overseeing salary reviews, incentives, and bonus structures
• Monitoring regulatory and market developments in the PE/VC talent landscape
• Supporting broader People projects, including EVP, retention initiatives, and culture programmes
• Providing analytical insight and reporting to support strategic decision-making

Candidate Specification:

• Proven experience in a specialist Rewards & Benefits role
• Strong understanding of compensation structures within Executive Search, Professional Services or Financial Services
• Confident working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment
• Analytical mindset
• Commercial, thoughtful, and solutions-focused approach
• Able to balance strategic perspective with hands-on deliveryCollaborative team player with excellent communication skills

Additional Information:

• Competitive Salary, dependent on experience
• Hybrid working: typically 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Core hours 9am-6pm
• An amazing chance to work in a PE-backed Executive Search firm with excellent long-term prospects
• Excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build and elevate the reward function within a high-performing, intellectually engaging environment