Reward Business Partner

Role: Reward Business Partner

Location: Hybrid, based from one of our offices in Derby, Manchester or Warrington

Salary: we anticipate paying a salary in the £63,600.00 - £83,500.00 range

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Through the development of Small Modular Reactors, we are creating a British solution to a global energy challenge—positioning ourselves at the forefront of low-carbon innovation and future energy security.

Our HR function plays a critical role in enabling business growth, bringing together expertise across reward, talent, and people strategy. The Reward team partners across the organisation to shape fair, competitive, and data-led approaches that support attraction, engagement, and retention.

In this context, we’re looking for a Reward Business Partner to join our HR team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Compensation & Analytics. This is a pivotal role, helping to shape and deliver competitive, equitable reward strategies while providing expert guidance that supports organisational growth and people success.

What you’ll be doing:

Job Evaluation & Role Sizing

• Managing job evaluation and grading using recognised methodologies (e.g. WTW GGS), ensuring consistency and integrity across job architecture and levelling

Compensation Benchmarking & Analysis

• Analysing market data to benchmark salaries and shape competitive, equitable pay structures and reward packages

Advisory & Stakeholder Partnership

• Partnering with HR and business leaders to provide expert guidance on compensation, internal equity, and offer design

Compensation Systems (Workday)

• Acting as Workday compensation SME, supporting configuration, planning cycles, and continuous system improvement

Data & Insights

• Delivering compensation analytics, monitoring trends, and providing data-driven recommendations to inform decision-making

Projects & Reward Cycles

• Leading or supporting annual reward activities and broader HR projects to drive effective and timely delivery

What you’ll bring

This is a high-impact role where you’ll bring a collaborative approach, strong analytical thinking, and the confidence to influence and guide stakeholders, alongside:

• Significant experience in compensation and reward management within a complex organization.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end compensation processes and projects autonomously.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and HRIS tools (e.g., Workday).
• Demonstrated knowledge of job evaluation and grading methodologies.
• Strong understanding of labour market trends, compensation practices, employee relations and regulatory compliance.
• Certification in Willis Towers Watson Global Grading System (GGS) or equivalent job evaluation methodology beneficial, but not essential.

Location

We offer hybrid working, with regular attendance in one of our offices in Derby, Manchester, or Warrington.

What’s in it for you?

We anticipate a salary of £63,600.00 - £83,500.00 dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring.

We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Target STIP (Short-Term Incentive Plan) Opportunity: 12.5% (related to individual and company performance)
• Benefits Allowance - £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care (with the option to purchase additional levels of cover)
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• Income Protection – 50% of base salary
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Pay Range:

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Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:

•    A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
•    Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
•    A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

•    Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
•    Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
•    Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
 

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