Head of Corporate Reward

Do you want to lead in a dynamic business that’s transforming global automotive distribution? At Inchcape, we’re pursuing an exciting strategy to evolve our global business and accelerate our industry towards a low-carbon, sustainable future.

Join Inchcape Group HQ, part of Inchcape’s global network. You’ll be instrumental in executing our bold and exciting strategy, delivering great experiences for our customers, colleagues and partners. Powering the performance of a highly collaborative team of diverse and talented colleagues.

Our Group Reward team is seeking a Head of Corporate Reward to join our team in London. In this position you will lead the design and delivery of fair, inclusive, and forward-thinking reward strategies across our global business. Your work will ensure that our executive and group-wide reward programs are not only competitive and compliant but also aligned with our values—supporting our commitment to attracting, motivating, and retaining a diverse and high-performing team.

What you’ll do

• Leading the design and governance of executive reward, including incentive plans, remuneration policy, and regulatory compliance.
• Providing strategic and technical support to the Remuneration Committee, including preparing reports, insights, and policy recommendations.
• Acting as the Reward Partner for global group roles, supporting competitive offers, salary reviews, benefits, and incentives.
• Spearheading major global reward projects, including M&A activity, with a focus on innovation and impact.
• Driving alignment between reward strategy, business goals, and performance metrics at all levels.
• Managing external advisors and ensuring reward practices are market-aligned, fair, and legally compliant.
• Enhancing reward processes and systems through digitalisation and continuous improvement.
• Building global capability by developing reward communications, training, and best-practice sharing across HR and leadership communities.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll be

• Confident working under pressure, delivering high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines.
• Skilled in managing multiple projects from planning to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Adept at prioritising your workload and handling competing demands effectively.
• Comfortable interpreting data, with strong analytical skills and experience in financial modelling.
• Knowledgeable about regulatory and compliance requirements, particularly in executive compensation, shares, taxation, and UK employment law.
• Strategic in your thinking, aligning reward initiatives with broader business goals.
• An excellent communicator, able to present complex information clearly and confidently.
• A strong leader, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and driving change across the organisation.

Start your journey

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit we’re looking for. Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone

At Inchcape, inclusion accelerates our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We foster an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring opportunities for all. Click here to learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 38 markets.  We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners.  We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Find out more visit www.inchcape.com

Additional information request

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.