Closing Date: 01/06/2026.Group: Corporate Group.Management Level: Associate.Job Type: Fixed Term (9‑month FTC).Note: the role will close at 00:01 on Monday 1 June; please submit your application before midnight on Sunday 31 May.
About Ofcom
As the UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom shapes the future of how we stay connected, overseeing phones, broadband, TV, radio, postal services, wireless devices and the online world. We work to keep UK consumers safe and provide high‑quality service.
People & Culture – Reward Team
The Reward team, part of People and Culture, focuses on Compensation, Recognition, Benefits and Well‑being. It delivers projects and core work, adopting a continuous improvement mindset to support transformation.
Role Purpose
The Compensation & Recognition Analyst reports to the Head of Reward and coordinates the delivery of a consistent, transparent and competitive Compensation and Recognition framework to attract and retain talent.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Compensation & Recognition Manager on annual pay and bonus review models and rollout to senior stakeholders.
- Design and develop new programmes and policies aligned with business objectives.
- Serve as a reward business partner, guiding People Business Partners (PBPs) and the wider People & Culture team.
- Maintain relationships with Payroll, Finance, People Operations, Workday and other relevant teams to ensure accurate reward data.
- Coordinate participation in salary surveys and produce benchmarks and package recommendations.
- Manage the job levelling process, including evaluation, communication and outcome maintenance.
- Lead the Equal Pay Audit and Pay Gap reporting.
- Provide day‑to‑day support for all employee Compensation & Recognition matters.
- Support recognition activities, including system management, reporting and gift voucher purchases.
- Prepare internal communications and briefing materials for line managers, intranet and reward guidance.
- Contribute to governance papers, e.g., People Committee.
- Ensure Workday HRIS is updated with job profiles, salaries and bonuses and maintain the job catalogue.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience with annual reward cycles and building pay models.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables).
- In-depth knowledge of job analysis, pricing, and survey analysis.
- Experience handling large data sets and manipulating data.
- Familiarity with Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Job Evaluation and benchmarking methodologies.
- Knowledge of best practice in Reward and Recognition fundamentals.
- Strong advising skills for reward queries.
- Quantitative, analytical, and conceptual problem‑solving abilities.
- High numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proactive and flexible, able to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
- Capability to generate insights and explore multiple solutions to complex issues.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equality
We welcome applicants of all ethnicities, genders, identities, sexual orientations, ages, faiths and beliefs, including those with disabilities, socio‑economic or neurodiversity.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
Our recruitment process is intentionally designed to be open and accessible. If you need adjustments, contact resourcing@ofcom.org.uk or call 0330 912 1378.
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