Senior Reward Specialist

At 1st Central, everything starts with our people.

As one of the UK’s leading motor and home insurers, we use smart technology, data and great service to make insurance fast, fair and simple for over 1.4 million customers. We’re proud to create an environment where people feel supported, trusted and able to grow - whether that’s developing new skills, taking on fresh challenges or making a real impact every day.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Reward Specialist to join us on a 12-month Fixed Term contract
, playing a key role in shaping our future reward strategy.

Working in close partnership with the Reward & Analytics Manager, you’ll lead a high-impact programme to redesign and implement our end-to-end reward frameworks. This includes reward structures, share plans, incentive schemes and remuneration governance, ensuring they are commercially effective, competitive and aligned to both business strategy and regulatory expectations.

This is a highly visible role with real influence. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, helping to shape reward decisions that support performance, engagement and long‑term growth. Reporting to the HR Director, with a dotted line into the Reward & Analytics Manager, you’ll ensure that existing processes, systems and controls are effectively considered, while driving forward meaningful and lasting change.

We’re big on flexible hybrid working. Our teams are based across Haywards Heath (West Sussex) and Salford Quays (Manchester). We primarily work from home, with flexibility around how often you come into the office, while still valuing regular in‑person collaboration to keep ideas flowing. From time to time, you may also be asked to attend meetings in London or other locations, giving you the opportunity to connect with colleagues and stakeholders across the business.

• Strategic Reward Expertise: Strong strategic reward capability with the ability to translate business priorities into practical reward frameworks.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Strong analytical skills and confidence working with reward, market and people data.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and relationship‑building skills.
• Project & Programme Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple work streams, dependencies and deadlines. With the ability to work independently and proactively, while collaborating effectively across functions.
• Market & Regulatory Interpretation: Ability to interpret external market practice and regulatory expectations and apply them proportionately to the organisation.
• Attention to Detail & Governance: High attention to detail, strong judgement and the ability to produce accurate, controlled and auditable work.