Head of Reward & Recognition

at  University of East London

UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and crafting a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

• Design, develop, deliver, and embed a Reward and Recognition Strategy for the University, ensuring connection to the People Strategy, the University’s business strategy and Vision 2028.
• Develop a strategic delivery plan, which ensures timely delivery of the Reward Strategy, making priority decisions according to budget, resource allocation and customer needs.
• Bring thought leadership, knowledge, experience, and innovation in all areas of Reward & Recognition including Pay, Benefits, using Reward & Recognition as a lever to enhance engagement and drive cultural change, Career Frameworks, Recognition, working with the Reward & Recognition specialist to create a Reward offering that’s engaging, impactful and achieves results to drive business outcomes.
• Work with the People and Culture Business Partners to review Organisational design across the University to inform pay framework infrastructure including Job families and role design.
• Be a leadership role model – lead the Reward function through truly valuing diversity of thought, prioritising inclusion and driving high performance.