Global Talent Manager
3–6 Month FTC / Interim Project
£50,000–£60,000 FTE | London (Hybrid –60% Office Attendance)
Shape the future of a global industry.
Are you passionate about attracting the next generation of talent? Do you have the vision to build engaging campaigns, create thriving professional communities and develop partnerships that make a lasting impact?
A leading international trade association is seeking a Global Talent Manager to lead an exciting, high-profile project that will transform how young professionals discover and build careers within the offshore marine industry.
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a global talent attraction strategy, launch innovative engagement initiatives and create a worldwide network that will inspire, connect and develop the industry’s future workforce.
The Role
Working closely with the People Director, Communications team and external partners, you’ll drive a major talent attraction campaign while building and growing an international early-careers community.
You’ll have the autonomy to shape strategy while remaining hands-on in delivery, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys turning ideas into action.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading a global talent attraction campaign from planning through to delivery
- Developing employer branding and attraction initiatives to raise awareness of industry careers
- Growing and managing an international professional network for early-career talent
- Building partnerships with universities, education providers, employers and industry bodies
- Creating engaging programmes including webinars, networking events, mentoring initiatives and industry conferences
- Coordinating external agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure successful campaign delivery
- Managing project plans, budgets, suppliers, governance and performance reporting
- Establishing regional champions and steering groups to support long-term community growth
- Building strong relationships across a global membership base and championing the organisation’s mission.
About You
We’re looking for an energetic and commercially minded talent professional who enjoys building communities, developing partnerships and delivering projects that make a measurable difference.
You’ll bring:
- Experience in talent attraction, employer branding, recruitment marketing or related disciplines
- Experience managing professional communities, membership organisations or networks
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
- Strong programme or project management experience across multiple workstreams
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- Experience working with universities, education providers, employers or industry partners
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confidence working collaboratively across international teams and external agencies
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills.
It would be advantageous if you have:
- Experience within engineering, energy, maritime or offshore sectors
- CIPD or another relevant professional qualification.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a genuinely global project with significant visibility and long-term impact. You’ll have the chance to shape the future talent pipeline for an international industry, build influential partnerships and leave a lasting legacy—all within a flexible, collaborative environment.
Package
- £50,000–£60,000 (pro rata)
- Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the London office
- 3–6 month fixed-term contract/interim assignment
- Immediate start preferred
To apply
Please send your CV today for immediate consideration.
Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business for this vacancy.
Membership Bespoke is the UK’s leading membership organisation and association recruitment specialist. We recruit across membership, events, education, marketing, communications, policy, governance, finance, HR and senior leadership positions for professional bodies, trade associations, regulators, learned societies and charities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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