Reward Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | remote |
| Cwmni: | Cats Protection |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ORG2749-PC 11 |
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Team: Reward & Talent Acquisition
Location: Homebased
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £51,869.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Reward Specialist:
providing reward advice and guidance, including pay, job evaluation and reward and recognition approaches
to influence, challenge and be credible with stakeholders at all seniority levels, including CEO and Trustees
supporting in developing reward strategies, including pay frameworks and wellbeing initiatives
ensuring the reward strategy remains current, affordable and reflects the needs and culture of Cats Protection
responsible for the accurate and considered cost modelling of the annual pay review process
develop and maintain the Reward ‘roadmap’ and reward activity plan
lead on job evaluation, using the Hay Methodology
responsible for all aspects of salary benchmarking
responsible for the gender pay gap analysis, preparation and delivery
About the Reward & Talent Acquisition team:
we sit within the People & Culture directorate
responsible for developing reward strategies, including pay frameworks and wellbeing initiatives, the development and improvement of inspiring benefits, cost effective offering, working within regulatory, safeguarding and compliance frameworks and driving Cat Protection’s employer brand
we currently have a team of six working across reward and recruitment, consisting of Head of Reward & Talent Acquisition, Talent Acquisition Manager, three Talent Acquisition Partners and a Reward & Recruitment Officer. We have vacancies for a Reward Specialist and Reward & Benefits Officer
this role will line manage the Reward & Benefits Officer
What we’re looking for in our Reward Specialist:
significant reward experience including the implementation of pay policy and frameworks
a strategic thinker who rolls-up their sleeves and gets stuck in with the basics
experience of job evaluation using Hay
excellent planning and organisational skills with proven ability to multi-task and work on own initiative,
experience of implementing pay reviews (and being a whizz with Excel)
someone who gets excited about employer branding and the impact reward has on attracting talent
a positive ‘can-do’ approach, and a creative mentality to achieve the best results
a passion for developing a high performing team and supporting the personal development of direct report
CIPD qualification or equivalent Reward experience
What we can offer you:
range of health benefits
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
and much more, which you can learn about here
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 01 December 2025
Virtual interview date: 16 December 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
Application
Anonymised application form
Video screening
Interview
Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams along with a presentation
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey
Location: Homebased
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £51,869.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Reward Specialist:
providing reward advice and guidance, including pay, job evaluation and reward and recognition approaches
to influence, challenge and be credible with stakeholders at all seniority levels, including CEO and Trustees
supporting in developing reward strategies, including pay frameworks and wellbeing initiatives
ensuring the reward strategy remains current, affordable and reflects the needs and culture of Cats Protection
responsible for the accurate and considered cost modelling of the annual pay review process
develop and maintain the Reward ‘roadmap’ and reward activity plan
lead on job evaluation, using the Hay Methodology
responsible for all aspects of salary benchmarking
responsible for the gender pay gap analysis, preparation and delivery
About the Reward & Talent Acquisition team:
we sit within the People & Culture directorate
responsible for developing reward strategies, including pay frameworks and wellbeing initiatives, the development and improvement of inspiring benefits, cost effective offering, working within regulatory, safeguarding and compliance frameworks and driving Cat Protection’s employer brand
we currently have a team of six working across reward and recruitment, consisting of Head of Reward & Talent Acquisition, Talent Acquisition Manager, three Talent Acquisition Partners and a Reward & Recruitment Officer. We have vacancies for a Reward Specialist and Reward & Benefits Officer
this role will line manage the Reward & Benefits Officer
What we’re looking for in our Reward Specialist:
significant reward experience including the implementation of pay policy and frameworks
a strategic thinker who rolls-up their sleeves and gets stuck in with the basics
experience of job evaluation using Hay
excellent planning and organisational skills with proven ability to multi-task and work on own initiative,
experience of implementing pay reviews (and being a whizz with Excel)
someone who gets excited about employer branding and the impact reward has on attracting talent
a positive ‘can-do’ approach, and a creative mentality to achieve the best results
a passion for developing a high performing team and supporting the personal development of direct report
CIPD qualification or equivalent Reward experience
What we can offer you:
range of health benefits
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
and much more, which you can learn about here
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 01 December 2025
Virtual interview date: 16 December 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
Application
Anonymised application form
Video screening
Interview
Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams along with a presentation
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey