Reward & Policy Partner

An opportunity to make a difference

At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference and we’re looking for an experienced Reward & Policy Partner to lead the development and delivery of our reward and people policy framework.

This role is critical in ensuring our reward arrangements are competitive, equitable, cost-effective and fully aligned with our strategic objectives, risk appetite and regulatory requirements.

As a customer-owned and customer-focused organisation, integrity is one of our values, as is our collaborative and sustainable approach. Our focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. We’re the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and we provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term.

The role - what you’ll be doing

You will support the delivery of the organisation’s reward, recognition and people policy agenda, helping to ensure it is commercially effective, compliant, and aligned to our People Value Proposition. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will contribute to the delivery of core reward processes, including annual pay review, variable pay, benefits, recognition and engagement activity.

You will help maintain competitive and equitable reward frameworks through accurate analysis, market insight and effective administration. This includes supporting job evaluation and benchmarking activity, maintaining pay structures, and assisting with the delivery of regulatory requirements.

Working collaboratively with corporate functions and stakeholders across the business, you will provide analysis, insight and recommendations to support decision-making and governance activity, including preparation of reporting for senior leadership and committees.

A key part of the role is building effective internal and external relationships, supporting the management of benefit providers and advisers, collaborating with People and Recruitment teams, and contributing to change and communication activity to support the successful implementation of reward and policy initiatives.

About you - and the value you’ll bring to our team

• You are an experienced reward and policy professional with strong technical knowledge and a collaborative approach. You bring strong attention to detail, good analytical capability, and the ability to balance operational delivery with broader business objectives.
• Experience supporting reward, compensation and people policy activity, including annual pay reviews, variable pay and benefits.
• Good understanding of job evaluation, benchmarking, pay structures and reward analytics.
• Experience contributing to governance and reporting activity for senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and regulatory frameworks (including FCA/SMCR) and their application to reward and conduct.
• Experience working with benefit providers and external partners to support effective delivery and governance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain information clearly and professionally.
• A collaborative and values-led approach, with the confidence to contribute ideas and challenge constructively where appropriate.
• Desirable: Experience within a regulated or financial services environment.

About Us

Border to Coast is the largest LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) pool in the UK. It is owned by 11 Local Government Pension Schemes (‘Partner Funds’). The Partner Funds represent 3,000 employers and over 1.1 million members.

The Partner Funds are Bedfordshire, Cumbria, Durham, East Riding, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Surrey, Teesside, Tyne and Wear and Warwickshire.

The Partner Funds have £65.3bn in investments, of which Border to Coast is responsible for managing £55.4bn (as of 31 March 2025) across equities, fixed income, private markets, and global and UK real estate.

In addition, seven LGPS funds have confirmed their intention to join the pool, extending our collaborative partnership. The seven funds are Cambridgeshire, East Sussex, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Northamptonshire and West Sussex, collectively they have c.£45bn of investments.

Border to Coast’s purpose is to make a difference for the LGPS. We do this by working in partnership for a sustainable and better tomorrow through innovation, expertise, scale, and good governance.

We are proud of the values that underpin our partnership; collaboration, sustainability, and integrity. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you’re energised by challenge, inspired by collaboration, and ready to help a firm with ambition and heart, we’d love to hear from you.