University of Cambridge
Management/Leadership

Reward Adviser

Deadline
Jan 12, 2025
Expired
Location
N/A
United Kingdom
Employment
Other
Negotigation
Reference
N/A
Posted Dec 14, 2024
Offered salary£41,421-£55,295

About the role

Reward Adviser

The University of Cambridge is recognised globally as a renowned centre for research, education and scholarship. We employ more than 12,500 staff in a range of academic, research and professional services roles, all of whom play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our world leading reputation. Our people are our greatest asset, and it is critical to our continued success that we create the right conditions for our people to thrive at Cambridge.

The Reward Team is currently made up of three Reward Advisers and one Reward Coordinator. The Reward Adviser works closely with the team and the Head of Reward to support the development of a reward schemes and associated remuneration policies.

The Role:

As one of the Reward Advisers at Cambridge, the role holder will support the development of schemes aligned to HR and University objectives to enable the University to recruit, attract and retain staff of the highest calibre at all levels. They will also develop and implement new and innovative financial and non-financial reward policies and review and recommend changes to existing University reward policies and practices. The role holder will have key service and strategic relationships with the School HR teams, HR Reporting team and others in the wider HR Division.

About you:

In order to succeed in this role, you will join us with:

  • prior experience in managing reward programmes;
  • strong analytical skills;
  • problem-solving skills;
  • outstanding planning and organisation skills; and
  • the ability to prioritise effectively when under pressure.
  • Further information about the role and its responsibilities is available via the link below.

    Benefits of working at Cambridge include:

  • Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
  • Generous annual leave allowance of 41 days paid leave (including bank holidays);
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
  • Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);
  • An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
  • Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
  • Schemes to support with relocation/the provision of accommodation.
  • The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.

    Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

    Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

    We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part- time working or other flexible working arrangements.

    Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

    Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to: Seema Haria, Head of Reward at [email protected].

    Closing date for applications: Sunday 12th January 2025

    Interview Date: Week Commencing 20th January 2025

    Please quote reference AH44326 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

    The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

    The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

    Further information
  • Further Information
  • Department/Location

    Human Resources Division, Central Cambridge

    Salary

    £41,421-£55,295

    Reference

    AH44326

    Category

    Academic-related

    Published

    13 December 2024

    Closing date

    12 January 2025

    How to apply

    Read the full posting, then apply through the employer's own site. Applications are handled by the institution, not by AcademicGates.