Executive Reward Manager

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is a multi–disciplinary firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s built environment.

The Arup people function is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. As we move towards a new operating model, we are streamlining our processes and aligning our delivery on a global scale, to ensure that we provide an excellent member experience aligned to our values.

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The Opportunity

The Executive Reward Manager reports to the Global Reward Director with a ‘dotted line’ reporting to the Global Head of Reward for broader reward project activity and sits within the Reward Community of Expertise (CoE). The Reward CoE team works across our organisation matrix spanning five regions, our global functions, and over 30 countries to deliver our ambitious Global Reward Strategy, within the context of the overall Arup Strategy.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering reward activity for the senior executive and senior leadership populations and ensuring adherence to corporate governance and regulations.

The Executive Reward Manager will prepare for key Remuneration Committee meetings, handling everything from planning agendas and papers to compensation modelling and benchmarking. Your expertise will ensure we adhere to the UK Corporate Governance Code while constantly refining our remuneration policies.

You’ll lead the annual reward review for senior executives and manage the delivery of tailored packages, ensuring seamless communication and resolving any queries. From drafting the annual Directors' Remuneration Report to supporting audits, you’ll collaborate closely with CoSec and Finance, playing a crucial role in managing disclosures and reporting.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll oversee reward activities for our senior leadership, from pay benchmarking and promotions to managing ad hoc remuneration projects. You'll also have the chance to lead and participate in key projects to operationalize our global reward strategy, all while coaching and mentoring a team of specialists to drive a high-performing Reward CoE.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people who:

• Have a solid understanding of executive compensation principles and practises.
• Have Reward management experience within a multi-country, matrixed organisation environment.
• Have an understanding of UK Corporate Governance and regulatory compliance.
• Have strong understanding of project management principles, highly organised and able to coordinate the delivery of simultaneous projects and a range of activity.
• Are pragmatic and creative thinkers to solve problems and help deliver effective reward solutions.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Thalia Rodriguez at Thalia.Rodriguez@arup.com, Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community https://arupwhg.avature.net/talent where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Simone Haigh at Simone.Haigh@Arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing Date: 15/12/2024

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