Braintree - People and Business Services
Eastlight Community Homes, Braintree, CM77 8FG

Reward and Retention Manager

Salary: £56,520 per annum
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Fri 31 Jan 2025 - 11:59 pm
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Reward and Retention Manager

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Reward and Retention Manager

[Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.]

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

We are looking for a Reward and Retention Manager to lead our efforts in designing and delivering effective reward strategies that enhance employee engagement and retention. In this role, you will develop and manage compensation and benefits programs, ensure compliance with relevant legislation, and analyse market trends to maintain competitive offerings. You will also lead the internal job evaluation and benchmarking process. 

To succeed in this role, you will need a strong background in reward management, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to interpret data to drive decisions. You will have experience in designing reward frameworks, managing benefits programs, and developing retention strategies. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels will be essential.

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

  • £56,520 gross per annum
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Basis: Full time
  • Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum  - Subject to eligibility
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Trailblazing family leave [Maternity, Paternity and Adoption  - 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay]  - Subject  to eligibility
  • BUPA healthcare cash plan, life assurance.
  • Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Application Closing Date: 31 January 2025

Interview Date: W/c 10 & 17th February 2025 via Microsoft Teams

Why should you join Eastlight?

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk.

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Any internal applications from employees whose roles are formally at risk will be given priority consideration for this position in accordance with our redeployment process.

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