Reward Strategy Implementation Lead, Francis Crick
12-month Fixed Term Contract
£75k
3 days a week in office
Biomedical research institute
Job no longer available
Biomedical research institute
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
£75k
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To discover without boundaries.
Role
Who you are
- Previous experience of setting up a Reward function or leading on the implementation of a Reward Strategy in a similar size and fast paced organisation
- Experience in implementing best practice reward programmes, including developing and delivering effective communications
- Extensive experience in selecting and implementing best in class benefits
- A proven track record of working as part of a wider HR team to deliver and operationalise reward and benefits activities
- Experience in leading complex projects with ability to influence effectively at all levels and coach/develop team members
- Strong communication skills, including and ability to build effective relationships and develop concise written materials
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Reward & Recognition Specialist to lead the development and implementation of an innovative total reward strategy at our world-leading research institute
- Collaborating closely with the Head of Reward & Benefits, you will play a pivotal role in aligning our reward framework with the institute's strategic objectives, fostering a positive workplace culture, and attracting, motivating, and retaining top scientific and operational talent
- This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping a forward-thinking reward strategy that positions the institute as an employer of choice
- In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of comprehensive compensation, benefits, and recognition programs, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with best practices
- Bringing your in-depth and hands-on expertise in reward strategy and employee recognition approaches, you will conduct thorough analyses of current reward practices, benchmark against industry standards, and provide expert advice on market trends and legislative compliance
- Through your ability to build strong relationships, you will collaborate and partner with stakeholders, ensuring that our compensation policies support talent acquisition and retention strategies
- Additionally, you will develop and implement data analytics to assess the effectiveness of reward programs, establish key performance indicators, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- This is an exciting opportunity where your expertise will be instrumental in promoting the value of reward and recognition programs at all levels, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organisation
Application process
- Closing Date: 04/Jun/2025 23.59 GMT
Salary benchmarks
Our take
The Francis Crick Institute was founded in 2015 through the merger of the MRC's National Institute for Medical Research and CRUK's London Research Institute. Its mission is to push the boundaries of our understanding of how life works, and it is the largest single-site biomedical research institute in Europe.
One of the Institute's strengths is its ability to collaborate extensively with external research groups, boasting partnerships in more than 90 countries. These collaborations, however, pose data protection challenges due to the need to transfer vast amounts of sensitive information across borders. The Institute has addressed this by developing its own Trusted Research Environment toolkit, which allows remote teams to share data securely and compliantly in the cloud.
The institute secured £1 billion in funding back in 2022, and is maximising its effectiveness through the BRIDGE network and investments in AI and machine learning. A notable example is Google’s subsidiary DeepMind establishing a research lab within the institute to enhance biology and genomics research.
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Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2022
$1.3bn
GRANT
Total funding: $1.3bn
Company benefits
- 28 days of holiday each year, plus three additional days (usually taken over Christmas) and bank holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme, with the Crick contributing between 3% - 16% of salary
- Life assurance
- Season ticket/car parking loan
- Annual leave purchase
- Childcare support allowance
- Back-up dependent care
- Discounted annual gym membership
- Bike to Work scheme
- Payroll giving
- Shopping discounts
Company HQ
Somers Town, London, UK
Leadership
Paul Nurse
(CEO)The first Director and Chief Executive of the Francis Crick Institute. Was previously President of Rockefeller University in New York. In 2001 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine as part of a team that discovered the role of protein molecules that control the duplication of cells.
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