Pay & Reward Officer

  • TXP
  • Jan 09, 2026
Contractor

Job Description

Pay & Reward Officer
3 Month Contract - 350/day Inside IR35
London/Manchester or Bristol, 1 day on site per week
Clearance: Active SC preference (BPSS considered for right candidate, SC eligible minimum)

Essential Requirements
Civil Service Experience (Must Have)
Civil Service experience: Essential (standout candidates without may be considered, but stick to this requirement)
Public sector frameworks: Understanding of public sector pay frameworks
Civil Service pay remit guidance: Experience using guidance (shows understanding, reduces training need)

Pay & Reward Knowledge

Pay modelling: Experience with pay modelling and analysis
Remit guidance: Understanding of civil service remit guidance
Pension schemes: Knowledge of LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme), NHS pensions, civil service alpha/classic schemes and their differences

Analytical Skills

Data analysis: Good data analyst with Excel modelling capabilities
Produce analysis: Able to create analysis using Excel modelling
Analytical experience: Proven analytical background

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Adept communicator: Communicate with range of stakeholders from junior to Permanent Secretary level
Confident at all levels: Comfortable engaging across all organizational levels
Conversational skills: Break down complex topics for individuals with differing views/opinions
Navigate differences: Confident navigating diverse opinions comfortably

Key Attributes

'All-rounder': Confident challenging and convincing others
Comfort with ambiguity: Able to work in uncertain environments
Self-sufficient: Hit ground running with minimal base level guidance needed