About This Opportunity
We’re looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Pay & Reward Advisor to support the development of fair, future-focused pay, grading, and pensions strategies across the Council.
Key Responsibilities
* Advise services on pay, grading, and pensions matters
* Support benchmarking and quality assurance of pay structures
* Identify trends and risks, ensuring compliance with equal pay standards
* Contribute to strategic HR initiatives and pensions projects
Ideal Candidate
* Strong understanding of pay and reward frameworks
* Experience in HR advisory roles, ideally in the public sector
* Excellent analytical and stakeholder engagement skills
This role is available on a fixed term until March 2026.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Kerry Anderson by email at Kerry.Anderson@cumbria.gov.uk.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer — to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive. If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
* Closing date: 12th October 2025
* Interview date: TBC
Please read the Supporting Information and refer to our Careers site to learn more about Cumberland Council and its staff benefits, candidate support, and about Cumberland Council.
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