Job Description
The Reward Manager UK plays a central role in creating a clear and effective reward framework for the organisation. The position combines forward planning, strong governance and detailed analytical work to ensure reward practices remain modern, efficient and aligned with business needs. The role reports to the UK HR Director with a functional link to the Global Head of Reward and includes line management of a Pensions and Benefits Adviser.
This is an opportunity to strengthen and simplify the reward environment while supporting informed decision making across the business. The successful candidate will balance detailed operational delivery with a strong understanding of how reward strategy supports organisational outcomes. Professional credibility and effective collaboration are essential as the role works closely with HR colleagues, business leaders and global reward partners to deliver high quality and compliant reward solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the annual compensation review cycle for the UK. This includes preparation, planning, and collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure the efficient delivery of this process.
Oversee and optimise pensions governance.
Ensure job evaluation and grading frameworks are optimised to ensure fair and competitive pay structures.
Develop market compensation benchmarking and provide insight.
Deliver statutory reporting (eg gender pay gap) and ensure strong reward governance.
Ensure our benefits are optimised to deliver key business outcomes.
Provide Reward consultancy and hands-on support to key business projects with a significant Reward component.
Provide analytics, modelling, and insight to support leadership decision making.
Provide guidance and training to HR colleagues, business leaders and compensation managers on Reward processes and policies.
What do I need to demonstrate to be successful in this role?
Experience of modernising and simplifying Reward practices within a large, complex organisation.
Advanced Excel and data modelling experience, combined with strong analytical capability.
Deep understanding of job evaluation (WTW in particular), grading structures and how these translate to the efficient and effective functioning of a Reward and HR ecosystem.
Experience of assuring Pensions governance.
Experience of delivering Reward solutions in a business environment with variable pay.
Highly desirable to have an industry relevant Reward background.
Reward consultancy and project management skills a significant advantage.
Strong understanding of how technology can support Reward efficiency and effectiveness.
Organisation, influencing and resilience skills that support the ability to navigate a fast-paced agenda.
A successful candidate will take ownership of Reward detail, while being able to retain clarity on how this will shape required business outcomes. Effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement is key to the success of this role. This is a great opportunity to evolve and improve our Reward ecosystem, delivering real business impact.
Base location: Wallingford or Aberdeen, flexibility to travel across the UK and potentially on occasions to continental Europe.
About Us
Who we are
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.
What we offer
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.
Benefits of joining our team
Extensive career & training opportunities
Competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Group life assurance
Group income protection
Electric car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Discounts platform
The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Long service awards
Fugro values awards
Employee referral bonus scheme
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Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
