What You'll Be Doing

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.

Reporting to the VP of People and Culture you will deliver equitable and scalable compensation practices while collaborating with senior leaders to lead impactful decisions, using data insights to influence people strategies and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Experience That Will Put You Ahead Of The Curve

• 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

What's In It For You

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 and 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 Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future via our Share Incentive Plan

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.

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.

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Location: London or Bath

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Human Resources

Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

Internal Job Family Level: Professional 4 (P4)