Senior Reward Manager - Consulting

Posted 7 days 7 hours ago by Oakleaf Partnership

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
  • Job Title: Senior Manager - Reward (Consulting)
  • Salary: Up to £100,000 base
  • Location: London - Hybrid Working (2 days office based per week)
  • Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a reward specialist looking to step into a leadership role with one of the UK's most dynamic and forward-thinking professional services environments? I'm seeking a Senior Manager - Reward to join a growing consulting team focused on delivering innovative and impactful reward solutions to a diverse client base.

This is your opportunity to be part of a high-performing team within a leading professional services firm, offering clear progression, strategic involvement, and the chance to shape the future of reward consulting.

About the Role:

As a Senior Manager, you will lead client projects across a wide range of reward and performance topics. You'll play a key role in advising UK and international organisations on their reward strategy, incentive design, job architecture, regulatory compliance, and broader people-related challenges. In addition to technical delivery, you will support business development, team mentoring, and the evolution of new service offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead reward consulting projects from scoping through to delivery
  • Design and develop engaging reward strategies, job architecture frameworks, and incentive plans
  • Advise on evolving regulatory topics such as EU Pay Transparency
  • Benchmark pay and benefits, and develop total reward solutions including wellbeing and recognition schemes
  • Build and maintain client relationships at a senior level, acting as a trusted advisor
  • Present findings to executive stakeholders and support decision-making
  • Contribute to internal capability building, mentoring junior team members and sharing knowledge
  • Take ownership of commercial outcomes, proposals, and negotiations
  • Stay informed of market trends, competitor activity, and emerging issues

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience in a reward-focused role within consultancy or a corporate HR setting
  • Strong technical knowledge of reward strategy, compensation frameworks, and market practices
  • Business development mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and grow client relationships
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proactive, analytical, and adaptable approach
  • Collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and developing others