Pay and Reward Specialist

We are recruiting an experienced Pay and Reward Specialist in Tower Hamlets, London. Job overview Contract: Temporary, 12 weeks Dates: 12 October 2026 to 3 January 2027 Hours: 7 hours per week Location: Tower Hamlets, London Working pattern: Hybrid, with 2 3 office days per week Pay rate: £321.53 per day via Umbrella About the role Lead complexes pay, reward, job evaluation and equal pay work in a highly governed, unionised public-sector environment. You will ensure decisions are consistent, evidence-based, equitable and compliant with Council policy, legislation, governance requirements and financial constraints. You will support the Head of Pay, Reward and Performance, manage equal pay risk and provide direction and quality assurance to Pay and Reward Consultants and Officers. Key responsibilities Lead complex job evaluation, grading and appeal cases. Advise managers, HR colleagues, senior stakeholders and trade unions. Apply job evaluation frameworks and pay policies consistently. Oversee pay, reward, payroll, equal pay audits and assurance activity. Support organisational change through job design, pay modelling and labour market research. Analyse workforce and pay data to identify trends, risks and opportunities. Support governance panels and review arrangements. Coordinate, coach and quality-assure Pay and Reward Consultants and Officers. Identify and mitigate legal, operational and financial risks. About you You will bring strong expertise in job evaluation, NJC ..... full job details .....