SmartSourcing are hiring a Government Digital Data and Pay Reward Lead for 6 months- Hybrid working, either London, Manchester or Bristol approx 2-3 days per week Start date ASAP BPSS Rate up to 350 p/d Inside IR35 Skills: You will Lead and inform strategic thinking on the role of reward to support the governments long term digital strategy. Experience: Advanced knowledge of reward frameworks, tools, and best practice, with demonstrable experience driving strategic implementation. External pay benchmarking experience and using data analytics to shape evidence-based strategy. A proven track record of leading high level projects in environments defined by ambiguity, competing priorities, and tight deadlines, ideally within digital and data or comparable sectors. Exceptional critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyse complex problems, challenge assumptions, and develop forward thinking strategies. You will be involved in the Design and develop reward strategy for the profession to reflect changing business models for the delivery of digital and data services ;Design, develop and maintain the Digital and Data Pay Framework for both delegated grades and SCS ;Work with government people group to review and approve department business cases (using templates you create) to adopt the framework, to develop, modify and update the framework, and to introduce changes if necessary Use market pay data, and your knowledge of wider reward best-practice in the UK Work with the w