Reward Manager – Accent Group Ltd
Join our award‑winning People, Culture and Development team as Reward Manager. This role focuses on creating fair, transparent, and values‑led reward practices that make a real difference for colleagues. You’ll manage pensions projects, influence external partners to secure the best reward offering, and drive continuous improvement across pay frameworks and benefits. Your work will directly support the Head of Organisational Development & Culture in delivering initiatives that champion wellbeing and recognition.
Location: Bradford or Peterborough, Hybrid – 2‑3 days a week with travel for team meetings.
Salary: £58,242 per annum.
Employment: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm.
This future‑focused role is perfect for someone who understands pensions, is passionate about colleague experience, and thrives on collaboration. You’ll use data‑driven insights to inform decisions, support pay gap reporting, and ensure quality assurance on pay practices. By aligning reward with our core values (Smart, Driven, Caring, Inclusive) you’ll help us deliver meaningful benefits that support engagement, performance, and our EVP.
About You
* CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience in reward, compensation and benefits management, or a related HR role.
* Strong knowledge of reward strategy, pay benchmarking, and job evaluation frameworks.
* Extensive experience of managing pension administration.
* Sound understanding of employment and pension legislation.
* Experience in managing pay review and reward cycles, including modelling and governance.
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data clearly.
* Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
Interview Process
Stage 1 – Connect: A call with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring. Planned date: Week commencing 24th November via Teams.
Stage 2 – Show Your Strengths: Presentation to the interview panel, final behavioural and scenario‑based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real‑life situations. You’ll also complete a Congruity Questionnaire in advance. Planned date: 4th December at our Head Office in Bradford.
Benefits & Perks
28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time). An extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday. Rewards such as a cash health plan, car leasing scheme, retail & gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you. Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice and life assurance at three times your salary for all colleagues.
Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know and we will ensure requirements are met. Please don’t delay in submitting your application. If you have any queries about the role, email PeopleServices@accentgroup.org. Candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK; Accent does not hold a sponsorship licence.
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