At Dandara we believe the best ideas come from our people working together. We strive to look forward in all we do, with integrity and passion. Recruiting the right people is essential, as our peoples' contribution lead us to achieving our goals and growing our company. We put our customers first, we empower our people, and we support the communities in which we build. The successful Reward Manager will manage the reward and benefits process for all our operating areas and across all our jurisdictions, so will be able to create a compelling reward and benefits strategy for all areas of our business that will promote employee engagement and help attract and retain top talent. What you will do: Lead on the effective development and implementation the Reward strategy for the Group that supports the Group's overall business strategy Design, develop and manage a Group-wide reward framework, policies and processes that facilitates effective delivery of the reward agenda, incorporating annual pay review, market benchmarking, variable pay and benefit renewals. Be seen as a subject expert for Reward across the Group while playing a critical role within the HR function, working closely with the HR Director and Senior Team to ensure reward solutions are fit for purpose and support the wider People strategy. Develop and implement a benefits strategy that meets employee's needs and supports the overall business strategy Lead on the development and implementation of Long-Term Incentive schemes and all bonus schemes within Group and across all jurisdictions. Responsible for all reward-related communications, working closely with Internal Communications to utilise innovative channels and deliver effective communications in line with the overall business strategy Develop and deliver people analytics to identify trends and deliver solutions. Manage Group insured benefits and take responsibility for managing relationships with all 3rd party providers ensuring cost optimisation, including private medical, Group Income Protection, Life Assurance Conduct formal and informal market surveys; undertake analysis of the compensation market and proactively share insight into compensation trends. Lead the core cyclical reward activities including annual salary review and bonus payments. Continually review existing compensation and benefit structures are best in class and fit for purpose Design and implement improved compensation and benefits structures when required to ensure Dandara retains a competitive edge and assists in the retention of its people Manage all executive reward processes, and proposals and prepares remuneration committee papers Ensure compliance and governance across the Reward and Benefit offering Identify process improvements to improve the effectiveness of current reward programmes, including technology and communication enhancements. Work with the Human Resources, Group HR Director, HR and recruitment team more broadly on wider people and HR strategies General: What you will have: Desirable Experience within the residential construction environment, ideally volume housebuilding or Build to Rent sectors Essential Proven track record of developing, implementing, and executing effective reward and benefit strategies across a multi-site organisation Extensive reward and benefit related HR experience Analytical & data focused, with the ability to articulate and communicate in the right way Ability to articulate and present new concepts, reward, and benefit strategies to senior leaders Proved track record of working and developing relationships with third party suppliers and key stakeholders Understanding of key legislative requirements in relation to all reward and benefit offerings Flexible, agile, and collaborative approach in all aspects of working relationships IT literate (Coins experience with a good knowledge of Excel) What we will offer you Dandara was established in 1988 from the desire to provide innovative homes and commercial properties, which would offer real value for money without compromising on design, durability, or quality. Today Dandara is one of the UK's largest independent property development companies, with over 10,000 happy customers and more than 100 industry awards for design and quality – and it's all thanks to the vision and passion of our dedicated team. Our benefits include: £Competitive basic salary Discretionary Annual Bonus 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme - EAP Health Hero digital doctor - 24 hr virtual help and appointments Health Assured Wisdom App Competitive parental leave 3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4) Cycle to Work Scheme Employer matched pension scheme of up to 5% Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers, airport parking and reduced gym membership Important note for Recruitment Agencies Please do not send, by any means, unsolicited Resumes (i) in response to any of our roles, (ii) to any of our employees or any person engaged by us, or (iii) to any of our regional businesses, including our head office. Any unsolicited Resumes received by us shall be deemed to be our property. Any candidate submitted to us by an Agency via an unsolicited Resume shall be deemed to have been referred by that Agency free of commission, fee or any other charge (Fees). We are not liable for any Fees relating to the engagement of any person resulting from an unsolicited Resume and will not pay a Fee to any Agency that is not an Appointed Agency. ADZN1_UKTJ