Reward & Recognition Manager at British Steel, Scunthorpe

Location – Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA 

Salary - £68,000 - £72,000 dependent upon experience 

Pattern of Work – 36.5 hours, Monday - Friday 

What you need to know about the role 

As British Steel continues to transform, how we reward, recognise and support our people has an important part to play in building an engaged workforce and securing the skills our business needs. 

As our Reward and Recognition Manager, you’ll shape and deliver our approach to pay, benefits and recognition. Working closely with the HR Director and People and Pay Committee, you’ll provide specialist expertise and practical solutions that balance employee value with commercial sustainability, consistency and effective governance. 

This is a hands-on and influential role. You’ll lead key reward processes, provide evidence-based recommendations and turn complex data into clear action. You’ll help ensure our arrangements remain fair, competitive and aligned with the needs of our people and business. 

Key Responsibilities 

Will include, but are not limited to: 

• Developing and improving British Steel’s reward, benefits and recognition approach. 

• Leading annual pay review, bonus and incentive processes. 

• Managing salary structures, grading, job evaluation and market benchmarking. 

• Providing specialist advice and evidence-based recommendations on reward matters. 

• Developing recognition initiatives that strengthen engagement and reinforce our values. 

• Managing employee benefits and external providers. 

• Using data and insight to evaluate effectiveness, manage costs and inform decisions. 

• Ensuring reward arrangements meet legislative, tax and governance requirements. 

• Partnering senior leaders and HR colleagues and leading reward projects through to implementation. 
   

The Ideal Candidate 

You’ll be an experienced reward professional with strong technical knowledge, commercial judgement and a practical approach. You’ll be confident working independently, influencing senior stakeholders and turning complex information into clear recommendations and action. 

You’ll bring: 

• Significant reward, compensation, benefits or total reward experience. 

• Strong knowledge of pay structures, benchmarking, job evaluation and reward governance. 

• Experience leading annual pay reviews and managing benefits and recognition programmes. 

• Strong analytical, numerical and commercial skills. 

• Credibility and confidence when influencing senior stakeholders. 

• Strong project management, communication and organisational skills. 

• Integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information. 

A CIPD or equivalent professional reward qualification would be advantageous, as would experience within manufacturing, heavy industry, a unionised environment or significant business transformation. 
 

What we can offer you 
We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.  
 

Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include: 

• Defined contribution company pension scheme 

• 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays 

• Life Assurance 

• A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme 

• Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Standby and call-out payments 

• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 

 
What you need to know about us 
In July 2026, British Steel entered public ownership under the UK Government in an historic move that secured the future of steelmaking in Britain while strengthening national infrastructure and security. 

We are proud of our heritage, optimistic about our future, and committed to building a sustainable business that benefits our employees, customers, suppliers, and local communities. 

This is an exciting time to join us. Be part of a business with a clear vision for the future, and a vital role in delivering the world-class steel Britain needs today and for generations to come. 

British Steel has a bright future, and we want you to be part of it. 

At British Steel, we want everyone to feel welcome, respected and able to be themselves. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are valued, and where everyone has a fair opportunity to succeed. 

We particularly welcome applications from women, who are currently underrepresented within certain areas of our workforce, while welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. We recruit based on skills, experience and potential and are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, removing barriers wherever we can. 

British Steel is an armed forces friendly company, and we actively encourage applications from ex-Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners. 

We may close this vacancy sooner than planned if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to submit it as soon as possible.