Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 4th May 2026
đź“Ť Location: Southampton (This role is suitable for hybrid working)
đź’· Salary: ÂŁ35,663 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are seeking a Pay and Reward Manager to join its Corporate Services Group. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a great team, working with colleagues inside and outside the organisation, resolving payroll issues, explaining policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance. You will need to communicate clearly to stakeholders to explain decisions, policies and be able to handle challenging conversations.
As a Pay and Reward Manager, you will be responsible for policy and process affecting Reward, Pay, Reporting, Pensions, Relocation, Organisational Structure and Staff Movements within MCA. You will provide expert advice to staff and wider HR team, and supports the HR Pay and Reward Lead in the team’s contributions to delivering the MCA People Plan.
Top Responsibilities
* Leading on implementation and application of Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) related activities including supporting the delivery of annual self-assessments, moderation, alignment and assurance.
* Providing advice and support on Pay and Reward Policy to the MCA's Shared Services provider, HR colleagues, employees and managers across the organisation as well as updating relevant policies and procedures when required.
* Payroll Actions - Liaising between the business and the MCA Shared Services provider to effect ad-hoc changes.
* Resolving any overpayments and underpayments identifying opportunities to prevent reoccurrence. Working with affected individuals, reported by the shared services, on the best repayment plan possible.
* Providing guidance and subject matter expertise in the delivery of payroll related projects.
* Managing and overseeing activities related to Job evaluation and Grading Scheme (JEGS). Working with Associate HR Business Partners (HRBP), HRBPs, and Managers to design and develop effective roles.
Benefits
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
* 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
* Access to the staff discount portal.
* Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, CIPP, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
* Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
* Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About You
* Demonstrable understanding and experience of Reward, Payroll, and HR practices. With the ability to interpret and apply terms & conditions, policy, legislation, and reward frameworks effectively.
* Data-rational, with strong analytical and numerical skills and comfortable utilising Microsoft Excel to at least 'Intermediate level' to facilitate data analysis, reporting and payroll modelling
* Ability to communicate complex or unclear information clearly to a non-technical audience with confidence and impact, being comfortable consulting and influencing key stakeholders at all levels.
* Ability to build trusted relationships across organisations and challenge constructively while maintaining positive working relationships.
* Experience working with ERP systems.
This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Monday 4th May 2026
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