We have an exciting role on offer within our Human Resource service as a Pay and Reward Manager. About Us This a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of our HR Service, ensuring our Values remain at the heart of what we do and how we behave. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced manager to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, you’ll be a vital part of the HR management team, working collaboratively across all service areas and leading on the provision of advice on pay and reward including significant corporate projects and organisational reviews. As Pay and Reward Manager, you will: Lead the strategy and delivery of Pay and Reward, including Job Evaluation Payroll and Systems. Provide expert advice on pay-related matters, ensuring alignment with the Council’s People Strategy. Maintain strong working relationships with Trade Unions and senior managers. Develop clear, user-friendly policies and Pay related e-learning content to support managers. Ensure consistent application of job evaluation across the organisation and meticulous record keeping. Deputise for the Head of HR when required. You’ll be an experienced HR professional who: Holds a CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent). Has a strong background in Job Evaluation with experience in Payroll, and HR Systems. Is confident advising senior leaders and managing change. Has experience working in a Trade Unionised environment. Demonstrates excellent communication, analytical, and influencing skills. Is committed to equality, safeguarding, and continuous development. If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for! In return we can offer: Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year. Excellent pension plus top-up options. Staff networks run by our staff for our staff. Flexible working (dependent on job role). Electric car lease scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme. Staff lottery. Travel and car parking schemes. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more! If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact please contact Nicola Finnegan, Head of HR on 01642 727440. We operative a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran. Telephone: 01642 727088 Email: .