Reward & Benefits Lead

Location: Aston University John Cadbury House

Are you an experienced reward and benefits professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for creating fair, competitive and inclusive people practices? We are looking for a Reward and Benefits Lead to support the delivery and ongoing development of reward, pay and benefits arrangements across the University.

Working closely with colleagues across HR & OD, Payroll, Pensions, Finance and external partners, you will provide specialist advice, produce clear insight from reward and benefits data, support pay and benchmarking activity, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our employee benefits and recognition offer.

This is a varied and influential role where you will help maintain robust pay and reward frameworks, support job evaluation processes, liaise with benefit providers, monitor benefits uptake, and translate complex information into accessible reports and briefings for a range of stakeholders.

We are seeking someone with experience in reward and benefits, salary benchmarking and data analysis, ideally gained within a complex organisation. You will bring excellent communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a sound understanding of reward principles, pay structures, employee benefits and equality considerations.

A CIPD qualification or experience within higher education or the public sector would be advantageous, but most important is your ability to use evidence, insight and collaboration to help shape reward and benefits practices that support our people and organisational priorities.

If you are motivated by improving the employee experience and contributing to fair, transparent and inclusive reward practices, we would welcome your application.

 What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting. See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 06 July 2026

Interview Date: Monday 27 July 2026

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