Reward Manager (FTC 16 Months)

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and professional Reward Manager to lead all reward-related activities at the University. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and efficient delivery of the university’s pay, benefits, and recognition programs for all employees. This interim position is for a 16-month fixed term to cover the current Reward Manager's secondment to a HR & Finance Transformation project.

The Role

As the Reward Manager, you will lead the Reward team's day-to-day activities to ensure the successful delivery of all reward-related work. This includes implementing pay awards, flexible benefits renewals, recognition schemes, and managing job evaluation and salary benchmarking processes to ensure fair and competitive decision-making. You will act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and analytics to senior managers and colleagues on reward matters. 

Additionally, you will be responsible for managing the University’s remuneration committees and delivering the university's annual pay gaps report and other reward equality reporting. Finally, you will embed the recently updated academic promotions criteria and processes, offering expert guidance to both staff and panel members.

Key Requirements:

• Level 6 qualification. (Qualifications at this level include an undergraduate degree. Please view the full list.)
• Proven, demonstrable reward experience at professional/ manager level with strong technical skills and knowledge of best practice 
• Spreadsheet capability to an advanced level
• Understanding of reward issues in higher education (desirable)
• CIPD membership/ qualification (desirable)

Excellent Benefits:

The University of York offers a compelling benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working, allowing up to 4 days remote work per week.
• 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Flexible working options and up to 12 days additional flexible leave per year.
• Generous Pension Scheme with 14.5% employer contributions.
• Access to Onsite Gym and Nursery facilities.
• Cycle2Work scheme and access to healthcare benefits through Rewards Extra.

Get in Touch:

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Louise Abrahamson (louise.abrahams@york.ac.uk) Reward Manager.

Interview date: 23 September 2025

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork