Job Description

Salary:

47,181 - 51,356

Directorate:

Corporate Services

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Closing Date:

20 October 2025

Role Published:

6 October 2025

12 month fixed term contract

Part-time - 3 days a week (can be tailored based on candidate's requirements)

Salary - 47,181-51,356 pro rata

All about the Role

Are you ready to make a difference? The role of Reward Specialist for is crucial in shaping our workforce's future by developing and implementing innovative reward strategies.



You will lead and develop the reward team, inspiring and guiding a talented group to achieve excellence. Focused on creating and implementing reward strategies to attract, motivate and retain employees. Your responsibilities include preparing pay awards, updating pay scales, conducting market analysis and managing third-party relationships. The role also involves leading reward projects, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation and providing expert advice on reward and benefits.

All about our Team

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Supportive Environment:

Work in a collaborative and inclusive team that values your contributions. +

Career Growth:

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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Flexibility:

Enjoy a work-life balance with flexible working hours.
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Impactful Work:

Play a key role in shaping the future of our workforce and community.

All about You

In-depth understanding of reward and benefits strategies. Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations. Extensive knowledge of benchmarking and market analysis techniques. Ability to lead and develop a team. Creative problem-solving skills. Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to self-motivate and manage conflicting priorities

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme...


Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata) Access to car lease scheme Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.



We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job benefits

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Work / Life Balance

Home Working Allowance

Learning and Development

Professional Membership Support

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Employee Recognition Scheme

Long service recognition

Paid Volunteering Allowance

Generous Annual Leave

Option to Increase Holiday Allowance

Referral Programme

Family centric ethos

Attractive Pension Opportunities

Enhance Pension Options

Employee Discounts

Exclusive Discounts

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Selected Paid Relocation Scheme

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