Working pattern/flexible working - The Partnership has a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home. This role will support John Lewis and is likely to require on average 1 or 2 days a week in the office to connect and collaborate, primarily in Pimlico, although travel to other locations may be required for example for our regular team or ad hoc meetings.
Responsibilities
* Lead the design and development of reward and recognition propositions, aligning them with the Partnership's purpose and contributing to the overarching People strategy.
* Identify the impact of the Partnership plan and People strategy on reward and recognition, developing a responsive workplan.
* Act as the Reward expert for your specific business area (PL10-PL5), maintaining a deep understanding of client groups' reward needs to inform strategic solutions.
* Effectively engage stakeholders across the organisation, fostering cross-functional collaboration and championing propositions with senior teams to advocate for change.
* Accountable for embedding robust risk and assurance frameworks within all reward processes and propositions.
* Stay abreast of legal and regulatory changes, collaborating with the Employment Legal Team to ensure compliance.
* Lead, inspire, and develop a team of reward professionals, setting strategic direction and prioritising their activities to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes.
* Set clear team direction and outcomes, with a customer‑centric approach, and ensure Partner opinions are heard and taken into consideration.
* Utilise your external network to ensure the team proactively monitors and responds to market developments, building strong market knowledge.
* Be confident presenting to and responding to feedback from various audiences on reward and recognition. We work closely with our democratic and leadership teams to ensure Partners understand what, why and how we develop our reward offer in the Partnership.
Qualifications and Experience
* Deep understanding of reward strategies and experience of developing reward propositions.
* Experience of managing an annual compensation review process.
* Experience leading a team.
* Good knowledge and understanding of the HR lifecycle.
* Proven experience of partnering senior stakeholders.
* Data and analytical skills.
Job Overview
We are looking for a Reward Lead to support John Lewis with the design and development of reward and recognition propositions that align with our unique purpose and overarching People strategy. In this role, you will act as a trusted strategic advisor, shaping reward frameworks while ensuring all solutions meet industry‑leading standards and embedding robust risk and assurance frameworks to ensure the long‑term health and competitiveness of our reward offering.
You will be responsible for translating complex business objectives into strategic reward outcomes that effectively balance cost, risk, and organisational impact. Beyond proposition design, you will be accountable for leading and developing a high‑performing team of Reward Managers and Specialists. Success in this position requires a blend of creative problem‑solving, highly developed analytical abilities and excellent stakeholder management skills to navigate a complex landscape. You will collaborate closely with teams across the People function to support our brands and shared capabilities with reward related work which makes a difference to our Partners and our customers.
Salary: £71,200 – £110,500.
Location: London Central Office – 1 Drummond Gate, London, SW1V 2QQ.
Benefits and Work‑life Balance
We want all of our Partners to have a good work‑life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
Leisure Learning: Enjoy learning a new skill or hobby even more by claiming up to £200 towards certain tutored courses. (Applies to courses which you pay for in advance yourself).
Partner Discount: 25% off at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose. (Some exclusions apply. Partner discount is only available following successful completion of your 90‑day Earning Membership period once you have started).
Clubs & Societies: From arts & crafts to fishing, from skiing to running, we have many clubs and societies bringing Partners with shared interests together.
Holiday & Leave: Enjoy a generous holiday provision. Plenty of time for some rest and relaxation. (The amount of holiday you'll get depends on your role and working hours. It increases over time).
Pension & Life Assurance: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance.
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