At Middlesex University, our HR department has recently been restructured to ensure we have the necessary staff, optimally distributed, with the right skills and experience. The new HR structure will be launched on 1 September 2025 with the new HR department playing a leading role in developing and implementing our cutting-edge people strategy to enable the delivery of the Middlesex University 2031 strategy.

We are recruiting for the role of Head of Rewards and Inclusion in this new HR structure, to join our newly formed HR leadership team. This is a key role within our new HR department, which is responsible for the oversight and effective management of the Reward and Inclusion Service overall, and leading projects and planning work to deliver an efficient and effective Reward and Inclusion service in line with the University’s People Strategy. The successful post holder will work closely with the HR Director, other members of the HR Leadership Team and leaders and managers across the University to ensure the development and maintenance of contemporary, effective, proactive, needs-led and transformational Reward and Inclusion services across the University.

Their work will include developing and implementing our EDI and rewards strategies, leading the introduction, monitoring and delivery of Equality Charter applications, renewals and plans to maintain accreditation for the Athena SWAN Charter, Race Equality Charter Mark, Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, Disability Confidence etc. They will also ensure the effective preparation of the annual EDI report, pay gap reports, oversee job evaluations, academic promotions, and evaluate our employee benefits offerings.

The successful position holder will be a strategic thinker and collaborative leader, educated at degree level or equivalent, with an accredited MCIPD or equivalent experience and a high level of personal commitment to equity, justice and inclusion in reward and inclusion strategies. The successful post holder will also have specialist knowledge of Hay Job Evaluation, HERA or similar methodologies, up-to-date knowledge of relevant employment legislation, understanding of good/sector practice, and experience of developing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of equality, diversity, inclusion and reward initiatives.

If you have the above skills and experience and are keen to join our forward-thinking HR department, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss the position in more detail, please contact HR Manager Dalia Dasgupta via email at: D.Dasgupta@mdx.ac.uk.