Interim Reward Manager

About the role

This interim position supports a higher‑education organisation in London, leading executive remuneration and benchmarking activities on a short‑term basis. The role is hybrid, allowing a mix of on‑site and remote work.

Key responsibilities

• Provide reward leadership expertise to the executive team and chair RemCo meetings.
• Partner with the Executive Committee to ensure critical reward activities are delivered on time.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis for executive remuneration.
• Lead the development and maintenance of pay and grading frameworks, job evaluation and pay‑gap analysis.
• Support the creation and refinement of the overall reward strategy.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation.

Required profile

• Public‑sector or not‑for‑profit experience is desirable.
• Proven experience leading executive reward initiatives.
• Ability to start at short notice.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement (London‑based).
• Daily rate of £350‑£400, negotiable.
• Opportunity to influence executive compensation in a respected educational institution.