Global Talent Development Lead

Future PLC; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped leave

Profit bonus

Refer a friend reward

Well-being support

Share Incentive Plan

Job summary

Future PLC is seeking a Global Talent Development Lead to shape and deliver group-wide training and development programmes. You will partner with People Business Partners and executive sponsors to identify skills needs across global hubs, delivering training virtually and in-person from our Bath office.

This role drives talent frameworks, nurtures managers, and measures training impact using our learning platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering training programmes to diverse professional levels.
• Familiarity with learning platforms and talent technologies to manage programmes.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with, guide, and advise global teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, risk assessment, and collaborative planning.
• Familiarity with tracking, evaluating, and reporting on learning programme performance.
• A supportive, team-focused approach to building inclusive talent frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and People partners to diagnose global training and development needs.
• Design and deliver high-quality, engaging training sessions both virtually and in-person.
• Map future-skills requirements across the business using our established talent frameworks.
• Offer professional, consultative advice to teams regarding future talent opportunities.
• Build and maintain supportive partnerships with external training suppliers and experts.
• Evaluate, track, and report on the overall performance of our training initiatives.

Skills

Training design

Delivery

Learning platforms

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Tools

Learning platforms

Job description

Team Introduction

Our Talent Development team sits within the broader People department. We're a supportive team focused on improving the employee experience and optimising the learning lifecycle.

We design and deliver high-impact training, global learning initiatives, and highly successful apprenticeship programmes.

Together, we empower our global workforce, aligning developmental needs with Future's exciting business goals.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director of ESG, Talent Development, Comms & Engagement, you'll act as a Global Talent Development Lead. Working alongside another lead, you'll shape, design, and facilitate our group-wide training and development programmes. You'll partner closely with People Business Partners and executive sponsors to identify and address skills requirements across our global hubs.

On a daily basis, you'll deliver training virtually and in-person, utilising modern learning platforms to manage and scale programmes. You'll also build supportive talent frameworks, help managers nurture their teams, and evaluate our training metrics.

This role is essential for ensuring that our global learning solutions directly align with the organisation's core values.

What you'll do

• Partner with business leaders and People partners to diagnose global training and development needs
• Design and deliver high-quality, engaging training sessions both virtually and in-person
• Map future-skills requirements across the business using our established talent frameworks
• Offer professional, consultative advice to teams regarding future talent opportunities
• Build and maintain supportive partnerships with external training suppliers and experts
• Evaluate, track, and report on the overall performance of our training initiatives

What you’ll bring

• Experience in designing and delivering training programmes to diverse professional levels.
• Familiarity with learning platforms and talent technologies to manage programmes.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with, guide, and advise global teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, risk assessment, and collaborative planning.
• Familiarity with tracking, evaluating, and reporting on learning programme performance.
• A supportive, team-focused approach to building inclusive talent frameworks.

What's in it for you...

The expected range for this role is £29,000 - £56,000

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

This is a hybrid role, working 2 days per week from our Bath Office.

Internal job family level: Professional 5

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table - it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!