Job Description

Reward Manager

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Department: People

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London, UK

Description

• Contract type: Fixed term until March 2028. Full time.
• Reports to: Head of Reward, Systems & Services.
• Location: Premier League Offices, Paddington, W2 1HQ.

The People team are looking for a Reward Manager to join on a maternity cover basis. The role will support the delivery of the Reward strategy, ensuring reward processes are delivered accurately, consistently and on time. Working with the Head of Reward, Systems & Services and the wider People team, the role provides analysis, coordination and practical support to help ensure that reward activities are accurate, consistent, well governed and delivered on time. Responsibilities for Reward activity spans across the UK and International entities.

The role manages the day-to-day support required by the Premier League in the delivery of annual reward cycle events, including the annual salary review, bonus processes, remuneration survey submissions, benchmarking analysis, role evaluation and mandatory gender pay gap reporting. The role will also work with benefit suppliers and maintain relationships.

Who we are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 1.2 billion homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The role

Reward Advisory & Partnering

• Respond to routine reward queries from People Partners and line manager, providing guidance within agreed frameworks and escalating complex or sensitive matters.
• Prepare information and analysis to support reward related decision making.
• Support organisational design and career development conversations through accurate role sizing, grading advice and understanding of progression frameworks.
• Support the delivery of the Reward strategy by turning the reward priorities into clear plans, processes and guidance.

Job Levelling and Evaluation

• Support with the roll out of the new job levelling methodology, building from the existing light touch approach and undertake role evaluations across the business with guidance from the Head of Reward, Systems and Services.
• Ensure grading outcomes are consistent and well-documented.
• Ensure job descriptions are aligned to grading criteria, differentiating clearly between Manager and Individual Contributor levels.
• Explain agreed outcomes behind levelling decisions with People Partners and be able to escalate complex matters appropriately.

Benchmarking and Salary Surveys

• Conduct benchmarking for individual roles using a range of market data sources including Willis Towers Watson (WTW); provide insights and recommendations in line with market and internal relativities.
• Participate in and be the lead in data submission for various salary and benefit surveys including WTW.

Governance & Reward Frameworks

• Support the delivery of Reward Governance Group and Remuneration Committee activity, by preparing materials, maintaining documentation, and tracking agreed actions.
• Maintain reward policies, processes and frameworks to ensure they reflect best practice and current legislation.

Benefits and Recognition

• Research and support the design, process and administration of a company wide recognition scheme.
• Support with research and identification of a suitable benefits platform and embrace reward related technologies and process improvements.
• Identify ways of improving our existing benefits administration processes.
• Support with benefits reviews and utilisation across the UK and international entities.

Annual Reward Cycle Delivery

• Coordinate key activities within the annual reward cycle, including data collection, validation, pay review administration and bonus calculations, working to agreed plans and timelines.
• Analyse data to ensure alignment with reward principles, internal equity and Remuneration Committee guidelines.
• Work closely with People Partners and Finance to ensure accurate inputs, modelling and reporting.

Regulatory & Reporting

• Obtain and analyse the data to create the gender pay gap reporting and other regulatory reward checks. Work with relevant Centres of Excellence to develop the supporting narrative and provide clear context and explanation for the reported figures.
• Monitor benefit utilisation and ensure provider relationships align with expectations for service and value.
• Maintain understanding of reward legislation and its implications for policy and practice.

Requirements of the role

• Relevant experience as a Reward Analyst/Manager, with practical experience of delivering annual reward cycles.
• An understanding and demonstratable experience of reward principles, benchmarking, job evaluation, pay structures and annual reward cycle processes.
• Strong excel skills and ability to analyse data and summarise insights clearly for stakeholders.
• Experience of coordinating tasks or workstreams to agreed deadlines.
• High attention to detail and ability to work accurately within governance frameworks.
• Clear communication skills and confidence explaining established processes.

Application Information

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact recruitment@premierleague.com