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Job Title                     Reward Specialist

Function:                   People & Engagement

Location:                    Nottingham/Alfreton/Hybrid

Contract type:           Fixed Term Contract until 31/3/25

Salary:                        £35,627 with potential to rise to £39,586 over 3 years

Closing Date:            Monday 23rd September 2024

NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a Reward Specialist to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first.

We are seeking an experienced Reward Specialist who will assist in the design, implementation, and management of our total rewards strategy, including compensation.  They will ensure that the business is aligned with the long-term business goals and strategy.

Every day you will … 

Conduct market research and salary benchmarking to maintain competitive pay levels.

Assist in the design, evaluation, and modification of our compensation structures to ensure they are competitive, fair, and aligned with the strategic goals of the organisation.

Support the implementation of reward programmes that drive employee performance and engagement.

Prepare reports and provide data analysis on compensation, benefits, and market trends.

Act as a point of contact for colleague inquiries related to reward.

Use data to assess the effectiveness of our current reward strategies and make recommendations for improvements.

Partner with internal stakeholders to align reward strategies.

What can we offer you?

We want to reward you for your passion, enthusiasm, and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary:

Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.  

We recognise our employees' hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes, long service, and VIP colleagues awards. 

27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.

We are dedicated to your development, through in-house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.

A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%)

Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions that suit you.

2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community. 

Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.

NHS Supply Chain, who are we?

Our role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family, and our role is to source, deliver and supply healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales.

We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres, managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more than 8,000,000 orders each year to more than 17,000 locations. Doing all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient care.

What skills will help you thrive in this role?

Previous experience in a compensation and benefits role.

An analytical mindset who is comfortable with data and has experience in headcount/costing/modelling etc.

The ability to run high-cost / high-visibility projects to fixed deadlines.

High attention to detail and accuracy with an analytical mindset.

Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.

Want to develop your career with the NHS Supply Chain? Then apply below or reach out for an informal discussion about the role in confidence by emailing us at  

Our Inclusive Commitment

At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued, but celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success, so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesn’t match perfectly with the job advert, we encourage you to still apply.

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