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• Title: Employment Reward Consultant
• Reference: SCC/TP/287912/4508
• Positions: 1
• Salary: 47,142 per annum
• Category: Human Resources
• Contract type: Secondment
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 28 January 2026
• Closing date: 18 February 2026
• Directorate: Resources
• Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF

Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
This full-time position has a starting salary of 47,142 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
This is a 12-month secondment opportunity. Please discuss with your current Line Manager before submitting your application.
We are excited to be hiring a new Employment Reward Consultant to join our fantastic team based in Woodhatch Place, Reigate.
This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office for two days per week, and working from home.
Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role
As an Employment Reward Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our pay, reward and benefits frameworks are compliant, forward-looking and aligned to organisational goals. Sitting within our People & Change function, you'll be part of a small, specialist team responsible for delivering high-quality advice, analysis and solutions across the Council.
You will work closely with colleagues across HR&OD, senior stakeholders, unions and wider services to ensure our reward policies support our values, culture and ambition to be an employer of choice.
In this varied and impactful role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Implementing national pay awards, including Teachers, JNC and Soulbury
• Supporting organisation-wide reward initiatives that enhance engagement, retention and employee experience
• Managing our employee benefits platform and driving improvements to the overall reward offer
• Coordinating monthly Reward Board meetings, providing insight, analysis and clear recommendations
• Ensuring statutory reporting is accurate and completed on time
• Reviewing additional payments to ensure fairness, consistency and policy compliance
• Providing expert advice on job evaluation, job design and market benchmarking
• Contributing to the development of pay, reward and recognition strategies, shaping the future of our approach

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys combining analytical thinking with strong relationship-building and a practical understanding of HR, pay and reward.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with :

• Professional experience in reward, benefits or job evaluation (or equivalent expertise)
• Confidence in analysing data, identifying trends and presenting meaningful insights
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage with a range of stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset, working well within a small specialist team and across the wider HR&OD function
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent organisational skills
• An interest in continuous improvement and a desire to shape future reward strategy

The role holder will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county (and occasionally beyond) to meet the demands of the role.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: * Please describe a recent piece of work where you applied your knowledge of pay, reward, benefits or job evaluation to solve a problem or improve a process. In your response, explain the context, the actions you took, and the impact of your work.

• Please tell us about a time when you analysed data to identify trends or risks. What tools or methods did you use, what did you learn, and how did your analysis influence decisions or actions?
• Please provide an example of when you had to communicate complex information to stakeholders with differing levels of understanding. How did you tailor your approach and what was the outcome?
• Please describe a situation where you worked collaboratively to improve a process. What role did you play, how did you build positive working relationships, and what changed as a result?

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and to get an insight into working at Surrey.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 18.02.2025 with interviews planned to follow.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Vicky McHugh via email at
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here:
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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