Interim Senior Reward Manager

4Recruitment ServicesChelmsfordreedpublished 10/07/2026
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Our local authority client based in Chelmsford are urgently seeking an experienced Interim Senior Reward Manager.

*£500 - £550 a day Umbrella

The Opportunity The Senior Reward Consultant is the organisation's lead specialist for reward, providing expert professional advice and leadership across pay, grading, job evaluation, reward policy, benefits and reward governance. The role is responsible for ensuring reward frameworks and practices remain fair, compliant, financially sustainable and aligned with organisational priorities, enabling the organisation to attract, retain and motivate the workforce required to deliver excellent services.

The Experience You Will Bring Degree educated (RQF Level 6) or equivalent through relevant professional experience. Chartered CIPD, CIPP or equivalent professional qualification, with evidence of continuing professional development. Extensive knowledge and experience of reward strategy, pay frameworks and benefits design within large, complex organisations. Expertise in pay equity, equal pay and reward governance, with a strong understanding of relevant employment legislation. Significant experience of pay and grading, market benchmarking, reward analytics and salary surveys. Expert knowledge and practical application of job evaluation methodologies and organisational workforce frameworks. Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into strategic insight and recommendations. Proven experience of leading complex change, programmes and projects, including business case development and risk management. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to advise and challenge senior leaders and stakeholders

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained. At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.