The evolving role and expectation of the reward practitioner
Running a medium-to-large employee benefits programme and budget in 2026, is akin to running a small business. It takes a lot of time, money and responsibility.
Take into account the demands of the sponsoring organisation, the ever-changing workforce landscape, and broader societal shifts, and it is clear to see why the role of the reward practitioner has evolved rapidly in recent years.
In this webinar we will explore how business expectations of the reward and benefits team has changed, how practitioners and the wider consultancy market have adapted, and what gaps are left to fill.
The panel will discuss how teams have changed shape, the new skills that are being embraced and how they are engaging internal stakeholders differently, at a time when the use of data and technology are paramount.
Key issues to be explored
• The biggest shifts changing the role of the reward and benefits leader
• Understand what internal team skills are needed in 2026
• Being clear on the different structures that can work well
• Making best use of internal or external partners for the right task at the right time
• Why (and how) strong governance practices underpin effective benefits programmes
Thank you to our strategic partner Howden for supporting this REBA webinar
Together with Howden Employee Benefits
Howden provides insurance broking, risk management and claims consulting services, globally. We work with clients of all sizes to provide dedicated employee benefits & wellbeing consultancy.



Executive Director, Howden Employee Benefits
Matthew oversees all aspects of Howden’s proposition for Corporate clients. He has over 20 years’ experience in employee benefits, including a large portion of his career helping shape the flexible benefits market in the UK.
Matthew has personally helped many large and complex employers introduce transformational change to their pension and benefits programmes, working with providers and partners in industry to innovate and maximise the value they bring to clients.

Director, TSB Bank
Will Rayden is the Director of Reward and Performance at TSB Bank, where he has led the function since August 2019. With over two decades of experience across banking, insurance, consulting, and property sectors, Will is a seasoned expert in executive compensation, remuneration governance, performance management, recognition and employee benefits.
Prior to joining TSB, Will held senior reward leadership roles at Barclays, including Head of Reward and Performance for Barclaycard and the Private Bank & Corporate divisions. He also served as Group Reward Director at DTZ (Cushman & Wakefield) and LV=.
The evolving role and expectation of the reward practitioner
Wed 15 April | 10.00 - 11.00 (BST)
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