Head of Reward and Performance (UK & SA)

About the Company

At De Beers Group our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant.We believe that a sustainable business is purposeful, competitive, resilient and agile – it’s a business that thrives through both economic and social cycles. By understanding the context and listening to stakeholders we stay ahead of evolving trends and provide the solutions to societal expectations. By solving the physical challenges of mining through relentless innovation, and constantly searching for more responsible ways to do business, we are changing the way our employees and stakeholders experience our business – creating enduring value for all stakeholders. Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business.

About the Role

Role context and impact De Beers operates across a diverse global footprint spanning mining, midstream and luxury retail, with wholly owned and joint venture entities of varying scale, maturity and regulatory environment.This role leads the Group Reward function, defining the reward strategy, principles and governance frameworks that ensure consistency, competitiveness and alignment to business strategy, while enabling local flexibility.Reporting to the SVP of Reward, Performance and Culture, the role acts as the senior Group lead on reward, providing expert advice to the CPO and wider Executive team during a period of organisational separation and transformation.The role ensures De Beers has a coherent, commercially robust reward approach across all sectors, capable of attracting, motivating and retaining talent in both industrial and luxury environments.

Your responsibilities

• Define and lead the Group reward strategy and philosophy, ensuring alignment to business priorities and long-term value creation
• Establish clear reward principles and non-negotiables, balancing:Global consistencySector-specific competitiveness (mining vs luxury retail)
• Translate strategy into practical frameworks and policies for HRDs to execute locally
• Own and maintain Group reward frameworks, including:Base pay and grading structuresShort-term incentive frameworksLong-term incentive and share schemesBenefits and pensions principles
• Define governance, approval processes and control frameworks
• Ensure reward practices are auditable, compliant and aligned to risk appetite
• Separation & TransformationLead reward design and decision-making through organisation separation and transition
• Ensure continuity and clarity on:Reward structures across entitiesPension arrangements and obligationsShare schemes and LTIPsProvide expert guidance on complex scenarios (transfers, exits, restructuring)
• Support creation of a standalone, sustainable reward model
• Executive & Remuneration Committee SupportAct as the primary reward advisor to the CPO, CEO and ExCoSupport Remuneration Committees, including:Design of proposals and production of RemCo papersAdvice on executive reward decisionsEnsure all reward decisions are commercially sound and defensible(Providing senior-level advice to ExCo and RemCo is a core requirement of the role)
• Commercial & Sector AlignmentEnsure reward approaches are fit for purpose across different business models, including:Operational / mining environmentsCorporate and functional rolesLuxury retail and brand businessesBalance cost control, competitiveness and talent retentionProvide insight on market trends and positioning
• Group Projects & Continuous ImprovementLead and deliver Group reward initiatives and transformationsPartner with HRDs to implement frameworks effectively across BUsDrive simplification and standardisation where appropriateBuild capability across HR and leadership teams on reward topics
• Technical Expertise & AdvisoryProvide deep expertise across the full reward spectrum, including:Pensions and retirement frameworksShare plans and LTIPsTax and cross-border reward implicationsExecutive compensation and contractsAct as escalation point for complex or high-risk reward decisions

Qualifications

Your skills and knowledge Extensive experience leading reward in a large, complex global organisationProven track record defining reward strategy, frameworks and governance at Group levelStrong experience across all reward components, including:Pensions and retirementShare schemes and long-term incentivesExecutive compensationGlobal mobility-related reward implicationsExperience supporting RemCo and executive-level decision-makingExperience working across multiple sectors or business modelsMental Processing AbilityOperates at enterprise level, linking reward to business strategy and value creationBalances complexity across jurisdictions, sectors and regulatory environmentsApplies strong judgement in high-risk and high-impact decisionsNavigates ambiguity during transformation and separationKnowledge & Technical SkillsDeep technical expertise across:Reward design and governance frameworksPensions, benefits and retirement structuresShare plans, LTIPs and executive compensationTax and legal considerations in rewardStrong commercial acumen:Understands cost structures, affordability and ROIAligns reward to performance and business outcomesAbility to design scalable, practical frameworks (not overly complex models)Social Process SkillsHighly credible at CPO / CEO / Board levelAble to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with confidenceStrong stakeholder management across:HR leadershipFinance, Legal and RiskCommunicates complex reward topics in a clear, pragmatic wayApplication & EnergyResilient and delivery-focused in a fast-paced transformation environmentStrong ownership and accountability for outcomesPragmatic, solutions-oriented approachRole model for integrity, fairness and transparency in reward decisions

Other requirements

International travel as requiredHigh level of discretion when handling sensitive executive information

Additional information

Our ValuesPut Safety FirstWe consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.Be PassionateWe are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.Pull TogetherBeing united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.Build TrustWe will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourishShow we CareThe people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.Shape the FutureWe will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.Closing Date: 21 August 2026