Group Reward Lead

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Group Reward Lead to oversee and shape our growing financial services clients Group end-to-end total reward strategy. This is a high-impact role, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing reward frameworks that attract, retain, and motivate talent across the business.

You will play a pivotal role in developing the reward agenda during a period of growth and transformation, including the rollout of new incentive structures and benefits platforms. This position offers significant exposure to senior leadership, including regular interaction with the RemCo.

The Group Operate nationally with regional hubs across the UK. This is a remote 1st role with travel occasionally to London, and regional hubs as required.

Key Responsibilities

Total Reward Strategy & Delivery

Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive total reward strategy aligned to business objectives

Oversee annual pay review processes, ensuring robust governance, market alignment, and fairness

Partner with senior stakeholders to provide expert advice on reward matters across the organisation

Incentive & Equity Schemes

Take ownership of the growing management incentive plan

Manage the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of equity-based reward schemes

Work closely with external providers to ensure effective delivery, compliance, and participant experience

Financial Planner Remuneration

Own and evolve financial planner remuneration framework, navigating its complexity with a commercial and analytical approach

Bring market insight from the financial planning / wealth management sector to ensure competitiveness and alignment

Benefits & Wellbeing

Lead the rollout and ongoing management of a new flexible benefits platform across regional business units

Drive a programme of benefits harmonisation, balancing local needs with a consistent group-wide approach

Ensure benefits offerings remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with employee needs

Governance, Benchmarking & RemCo

Manage relationships with external benchmarking providers and reward advisors

Deliver robust market analysis and insights to inform decision-making

Prepare high-quality papers and present confidently at RemCo meetings

About You

Significant experience in a senior reward role within a complex, multi-entity organisation

Strong expertise in equity and incentive schemes, including working with third-party administrators

Experience managing large-scale reward programmes with broad employee participation

Deep understanding of compensation structures within financial planning and/or wealth management

Proven track record of managing benefits frameworks, including flex benefits platforms and harmonisation initiatives

Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging and influencing at executive level

Experience preparing and presenting materials for Board or RemCo audiences