Job Introduction

As MPS launches its new 5-year People Strategy, we have a brand new opportunity for a Head of Reward to lead the development of our global Rewards and Benefits strategy.

Reporting directly into the Executive Director of People and Culture, the Head of Reward will play a crucial role in ensuring our colleagues across the globe are appropriately rewarded for hard work that leads to excellent outcomes for MPS, and that we remain attractive to prospective candidates.

Through strategic thought leadership, you will define and deliver a global, sustainable and adaptable reward and benefits strategy, alongside acting as the lead expert in reward on remuneration matters to REMCO by developing strong working relationships with senior leaders, our Executive team and Non-Executive Directors.

This a hybrid role with a blend of home and office-based working. As MPS colleagues are spread across the UK, we utilise technology to facilitate our roles with occasional travel to our offices in Leeds, likely once or twice a month.

Role Responsibility

As our new Head of Reward, you will also:

• Lead on the preparation and delivery of all reward related papers for MPS committees, ensuring all requirements and Management information is provided within plan
• Define the total reward portfolio and lead on the transformation of a reward strategy that is truly global, sustainable and adaptable
• Develop a reward strategy that is financially viable and delivers to cost, time and quality whilst maintaining a strong focus on the employee value proposition
• Accountable for all pay related reward practices, ensuring cost control is maintained and outcomes agreed
• Lead the team to ensure all aspects of rewards and benefits strategy and frameworks focus on diversity and inclusiveness to ensure accessibility for all colleagues
• Maintain market intelligence in reward best practice and legislation developments, ensuring legal compliance and policies that support the strategic aims of MPS

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for:

• Proven experience working as a senior reward expert at strategic level in a global organisation
• Strong experience in developing and embedding a global reward strategy
• Knowledge in all aspects of reward, including pensions
• A highly-skilled influencer at all levels with strong stakeholder, consultative and partnership skills

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the technical requirements. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.

Package Description

Alongside a competitive salary as stated above, you will also receive:

• Up to 22% discretionary annual bonus
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional 5 days)
• Private Medical Cover
• Healthcare cash plan
• 6x salary death in service
• A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with a NHS-registered private GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers

About the Company

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 Members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning our Members’ premiums are either invested into bettering the organisation, its employees and our products, or kept safe should our Members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit Members and the wider healthcare professions.

To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully-funded training courses or peer-to-peer support. We want our colleagues to feel empowered enough to deliver positive change, display ambition to push themselves and are determined when faced with a challenge, whilst ensuring our Member’s best interests are at the core.

Next Steps

If you are interested in finding out more, looking for a new role and want to join an organisation that truly values its employees, take a look at the role profile to find out more about the role to apply.

Our Recruitment team are always on hand should you have any questions, are having any technical issues or wish to understand how MPS can support you with your application and interview. You can contact Recruitment by email careers@medicalprotection.org

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