Rewards & Benefits Manager
Permanent
Executive Search – Private Equity & Venture Capital
ASAP / Early 2026 Start
Central London
Hybrid Working
Competitive salary + benefits
7-TSRB/FASD
About the Client:
Our client is a leading PE-backed Executive Search firm specialising in the financial services, cyber and technology space. Operating across North America, Europe, and APAC, they combine sector insight with a collaborative, people-focused culture to deliver outstanding leadership solutions. They are seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Rewards & Benefits Manager to join their high-performing People function.
About the Role:
This role would suit a specialist who enjoys shaping, refining, and driving a best-in-class reward offering. Working closely with the HR Director and wider Leadership team, the role will include:
* Leading on compensation, benefits, and reward strategy across the UK and international offices
* Managing the annual compensation cycle and benchmarking processes
* Reviewing, enhancing and implementing new benefit programmes aligned to market trends
* Partnering with senior stakeholders to provide guidance on reward frameworks
* Overseeing salary reviews, incentives, and bonus structures
* Monitoring regulatory and market developments in the PE/VC talent landscape
* Supporting broader People projects, including EVP, retention initiatives, and culture programmes
* Providing analytical insight and reporting to support strategic decision-making
Candidate Specification:
* Proven experience in a specialist Rewards & Benefits role
* Strong understanding of compensation structures within Executive Search, Professional Services or Financial Services
* Confident working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment
* Analytical mindset
* Commercial, thoughtful, and solutions-focused approach
* Able to balance strategic perspective with hands-on delivery
* Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
Additional Information:
* Competitive Salary, dependent on experience
* Hybrid working: typically 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
* Core hours 9am-6pm
* An amazing chance to work in a PE-backed Executive Search firm with excellent long-term prospects
* Excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build and elevate the reward function within a high-performing, intellectually engaging environment