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Are you ready to reimagine how public sector organizations reward their people?
At Korn Ferry, we’re not just consultants—we’re changemakers. We’re looking for a Senior Principal to lead transformative reward projects across the UK public sector. This is your chance to shape pay strategies that impact thousands, drive equity, and help councils and healthcare bodies navigate the future of work.
Why Public Sector Reward Is the Place to Be
Public sector reward is no longer just about compliance—it's about innovation, fairness, and strategic impact. You’ll be working on:
* Designing bespoke pay and grading structures that reflect modern workforce needs.
* Solving complex equity challenges through data-driven equal pay analysis.
* Advising on policy and governance frameworks that support sustainable reward systems.
* Collaborating with senior stakeholders to align reward with organizational strategy and public value.
From evaluating job structures to conducting equity audits, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how public institutions attract, retain, and engage their workforce.
What You’ll Bring
* Deep expertise in Total Reward, Compensation & Benefits, or HR strategy.
* Experience in job evaluation, pay benchmarking, and reward design.
* Strategic thinking paired with hands-on delivery skills.
* Curiosity and respect for the public sector’s unique challenges and opportunities.
* A passion for making reward fairer, smarter, and more impactful.
What You’ll Gain
* A platform to lead high-impact projects that matter to communities.
* A collaborative, values-driven culture where your voice and ideas are heard.
* Access to global expertise, cutting-edge tools, and continuous development.
* The chance to mentor others, shape thought leadership, and grow your career.
Join Us in Making Reward Matter
You can be based in London, Manchester or Central UK as we work with clients across all areas of the UK.
You must be prepared to travel and commit to regular overnight(s) - we value our face to face interactions with clients to build trust and valued partnerships.
If you’re excited by the idea of building reward systems that serve society, and you want to work with a team that’s as passionate as you are, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Consulting
* Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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