Reward and Benefits Manager

Salary

£46,049 - £56,535 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full-Time

Job category/type

Permanent - Full-Time

Job reference

REC00004964

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role

We’re on an ambitious journey to modernise our approach to pay, reward and benefits, using better data, insight and sector benchmarking to strengthen our employee value proposition. This role will play a critical role in shaping and delivering that work.

If you’re someone who enjoys combining strategy, insight and delivery – whether that’s developing reward interventions, managing benefits supplier relationships, analysing sector trends, or helping colleagues understand the value of their reward package, this could be the role for you.

You will work closely with the Deputy Director of HR (Reward and Recognition) to support the implementation and operational management of key reward, recognition and benefits schemes, including managing supplier relationships to ensure effective, high-quality and value-for-money services. You will also lead the communication and promotion of the University’s reward and benefits offer, helping colleagues understand and engage with the employee value proposition while ensuring our approach remains competitive and aligned with organisational priorities.

The working pattern for this post is full time. We may be able to consider either a job share if there are two viable part-time candidates or a 4 day week (30 hours per week) for an exceptional individual candidate.

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates are anticipated to be held at Mercantile House, Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth PO1 2EG, on Thursday 18 June 2026.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact James Morris, Deputy Director of Human Resources (Reward and Recognition), 023 9284 8570, ***email_hidden***

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

Salary Information

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.