Director, Total Compensation

At VMO2, we're crafting the future of connectivity-and Reward is at the heart of that transformation. As we bring together the best of Virgin Media and O2, this is your opportunity to build a new Reward offering at scale in a vibrant and dynamic business. This Reward strategy will impact over 16,000 employees, enable business transformation, and drive the culture of our organisation at every level.

We're looking for a future focussed Reward leader to build and deliver a high-reaching, future-ready offering-one that drives customer focus, supports talent retention and attraction, and positions VMO2 as a destination employer.

With accountability for designing and implementing our Reward strategy, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders and People Directors to craft solutions that are both scalable and tailored-80% consistent, 20% responsive to the hiring and retention needs of specific business areas.

If you're ready to inspire a high-performing team, partner across the business, and influence our transformation-this is your chance to drive change on a bold and exciting scale.

Who we are

The UK's fastest broadband network. The nation's best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer, and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Expertise in Reward, Tax, and Legislation - Expertise in UK Reward matters, with up-to-date knowledge of tax, pensions, and evolving legislation. Demonstrative ability to translate complex regulatory changes into clear, actionable strategies aligned to business goals.
• Leadership and Stakeholder Management - Strength in leading and mentoring teams, building influence across all levels, and engaging with senior stakeholders. Understands the needs of both internal and external stakeholders and supports reporting to the People Leadership Team, CEO, Remuneration Committee, shareholders, regulators, and government bodies.
• Critical Thinking and Organisational Impact - Capability to connect Reward strategy to core business priorities, applying commercial insight and innovative thinking to craft solutions that deliver measurable organisational outcomes in sophisticated environments.
• Programme Leadership and Execution - Experience in leading large, multi-disciplinary projects from concept to delivery. Combines strategic foresight with a hands-on approach, leading ambiguity, risk, and multiple stakeholder groups to ensure successful execution.
• Organisational Transformation and Change Leadership - Expertise in organisational diagnostics, with a customer- and business-centric approach. Acts as a trusted advisor and sounding board on Reward-related matters, bringing fresh insight, challenging the status quo, and driving effective change in dynamic business settings.

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Knowledge of DC and DB pensions an advantage, and expertise of liability management and risk mitigation for DB schemes.
• Full CIPD membership and qualified (or equivalent) business qualification.
• Knowledge of Senior Managers Regime.
• Strong organisation diagnostic and consulting skills. Customer and business centric approach.

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you'd like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you're covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include meetings with the Executive Hiring Team, and the Hiring Manager.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you're offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.