Head of Compensation

Future plc; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media company is seeking a Head of Compensation to join their People team. This strategic role involves shaping and enhancing the compensation strategy to attract and retain top talent. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compensation and total rewards, knowledge of job architecture, and excellent data management skills. The role offers a hybrid work model with an expected salary range of £70,000 - £95,000 and various benefits including uncapped leave and profit-sharing bonuses.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit-sharing bonus

Colleague Assistance Programme access

Share Incentive Plan opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a lead or senior specialist role in compensation.
• Setting fair pay policies and compensation frameworks.
• Comfortable with data visualisation and automation.

Responsibilities

• Shape and enhance global compensation strategy.
• Attract, retain, and reward top talent across the organisation.

Skills

Compensation and total rewards expertise

Knowledge of job architecture

Expert in Excel and Google Sheets

Global compensation practices knowledge

Stakeholder management skills

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a strategic, data-driven Head of Compensation to join our People team during a transformative period for the business. This is a unique opportunity to shape and enhance our global compensation strategy, ensuring we attract, retain, and reward top talent across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience with compensation and total rewards, in a lead or senior specialist role.
• Knowledge of job architecture and compensation frameworks, setting fair pay policies and pay benchmarking data and methodologies.
• A go-to expert in Excel and Google Sheets, comfortable working with complex formulas, data visualisation, and process automation.
• Experience with global compensation practices, employment laws, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience advising HRBPs, leaders, and executives.

Company Profile

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!

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

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

Compensation & Benefits

The expected range for this role is £70,000 - £95,000. This is a Hybrid role from our London or Bath Office, working three days from the office, two from home.

• 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 Programme.
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan.

Internal job family level Professional 4 (P4)