Are you a strategic reward leader ready to make a meaningful impact at scale? We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Benefits & Rewards to lead the design and delivery of a market-leading total rewards strategy that drives engagement, attracts top talent, and strengthens retention across our organisation.
The best care is delivered by the best people. So this new role at Barchester is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll have the opportunity to influence at the highest levels, shape our employee value proposition, and build the best workplace experience for our people.
Overview The Opportunity
As Head of Benefits & Rewards, you’ll own and evolve our end-to-end employee experience across compensation, benefits, wellbeing, and engagement. You’ll ensure our approach is competitive, compliant, and aligned to both our People Strategy and wider business goals.
You’ll lead a talented team, drive innovation, and embed a culture of excellence in how we design and deliver reward programmes.
What You’ll Be Doing Strategic Leadership & Total Rewards Develop and execute a forward-thinking total rewards strategy aligned to business priorities and market positioning
Lead the design and governance of compensation frameworks including salary, incentives, and equity plans
Provide expert guidance on executive and organisation-wide incentive structures
Partner with HR and L&D to align reward with performance and development frameworks
Use data and insights to continuously improve effectiveness and impact
Market Insight & Governance Analyse market trends and benchmarking data to ensure competitiveness and internal equity
Ensure full compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements
Lead key reporting including Gender, Ethnicity, and Disability Pay Gap reporting and equal pay reviews
Oversee and enhance benefits and wellbeing programmes to improve employee experience and retention
Design innovative recognition and reward initiatives backed by strong business cases
Champion wellbeing and lead engagement-driven initiatives, including the Wellbeing Champion programme
Drive clear, engaging communication to maximise employee understanding and value of benefits
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Partner with HR Services to streamline processes and improve systems for a seamless employee experience
Use engagement insights to identify and implement organisation-wide improvements
Lead reward budgeting and forecasting in partnership with Finance
Ensure cost-effective vendor management without compromising quality
Support data-driven decision-making for recruitment and workforce planning
Leadership & Team Development Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing Benefits & Reward team
Foster a culture of continuous development, engagement, and accountability
Manage employee relations within the team with professionalism and care
What You’ll Bring Proven success leading complex reward and benefits programmes in large, highly regulated organisations
Deep expertise across compensation, benefits, and total rewards strategy
Strong understanding of wellbeing, engagement, and broader employee experience drivers
Advanced analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders
Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail
Inspirational leadership capability with a passion for developing high-performing teams
Why Join Us? You’ll have the opportunity to shape a best-in-class reward function, influence organisational strategy, and create a workplace where people truly thrive. This is more than a role, it’s a chance to leave a lasting impact.
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