We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Reward & Benefits Officer:
overseeing the administration, renewal, and ongoing improvement of the charity’s core benefit offerings
driving innovation in benefits design, ensuring our offer remains competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs
championing accessibility and engagement with benefits through inclusive, multi-generational communications
supporting with data activity for the annual pay review, including assisting with market research, pay modelling, and data checking
supporting with job evaluation by attending panels, querying role details, and offering insight
providing market benchmarking for roles using our range of benchmarking platforms
producing quarterly management information reports and dashboards on benefit usage and engagement
About the Reward & Talent Acquisition team:
we sit within the People & Culture directorate
our team is responsible for developing reward strategies, including pay frameworks and wellbeing initiatives, the development and improvement of an inspiring benefits, cost effective offering, working within regulatory, safeguarding and compliance frameworks and driving Cat Protection’s employer brand
we currently have a team of six working across reward and recruitment, consisting of Head of Reward & Talent Acquisition, Talent Acquisition Manager, three Talent Acquisition Partners and a Reward & Recruitment Officer. We have vacancies for a Reward Specialist and a Reward & Benefits Officer
this role will be line managed by the Reward Specialist
What we’re looking for in our Reward & Benefits Officer:
experience of administration of a cost-effective benefits programme
experience of working in a reward/benefits role in a large, multi-site, multi-functional organisation
experience supporting with job evaluations and salary benchmarking
strong communication style and able to collaborate successfully with stakeholders
strong analytical skills and the ability to analyse data
super expert in using Microsoft Excel to build reports and manipulate data
strong administrative skills including high attention to detail
excellent planning and organisational skills
is a self-starter and able to work remotely to deliver results
a sense of fun and passion for all things reward!
What we can offer you:
range of health benefits
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
Application
Anonymised application form
Video screening
Interview
Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Interview
Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey
We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
There’s a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.
