General Manager

Broadsheet Media; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Career development

Modern workspace

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly half days

Job summary

Broadsheet Media in the UK is seeking a General Manager to drive growth across the UK market and align editorial, audience, sales, and operations with the group’s strategy. The role reports to the Publisher/CEO and works with the Group leadership to deliver sustainable profitability.

The GM will provide leadership across all Broadsheet functions, ensuring consistent editorial and commercial output and seamless integration with the Australian team.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of Broadsheet business.
• Deep understanding of digital media.
• Strong business operations and people management skills and experience.
• Exceptional budgeting and finance skills.
• High levels of organisation.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong proactive thinking with lots of initiative.

Responsibilities

• Set annual and quarterly strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure editorial, brand and commercial output quality across the UK.
• Coordinate integration between Australian and UK teams.
• Lead sales and commercial studio to drive advertising and reader revenue growth.
• Oversee budget and P&L with financial controller; manage costs to KPI targets.
• Hire, train and manage staff; monitor productivity and morale.
• Strengthen brand standing with audiences, clients and community.

Skills

Business operations

People management

Budgeting

Digital media

Organization

Initiative

Job description

Broadsheet Media UK is looking for a General Manager to join our team. This is a rare and unique opportunity to lead the growth of a fast-growing media title in a new key market, with the foundation of Australia’s leading culture publisher.

The General Manager, UK will work with the Publisher/CEO and broader Group leadership team to create strategic plans to achieve the key objectives for the business, designed to deliver sustainable and profitable growth.

The GM will provide leadership and direction at all levels of the business and across all of Broadsheet’s functions including editorial, audience, sales, commercial studio, reader revenue, marketing and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation Business Strategy

• Work with the Publisher/CEO and Group Leadership Team to set annual and quarterly strategies and plans to achieve the business’ objectives.
• Responsible for the consistency of quality of editorial, brand and commercial output across the UK market.
• Ensure the effective integration between Australian and UK teams.

Revenue

• Provide leadership and oversight of the sales and commercial studio teams to drive profitable growth in revenue including advertising and reader subscription.

Budget & P&L Management

• Work with the Publisher/CEO, board, financial controller and external accountants to provide financial oversight of the business.
• Drive profitability and cashflow through dynamic management of the budget together with the financial controller.
• Work with the Group Finance Director and key team members to ensure cost control and cost discipline, ensuring all teams meet their budget KPIs.

Management of People and Operations

• Ensuring employee satisfaction and productivity.
• Ensuring business systems are optimised and our people have the tools to perform at their most efficient and effective.
• Monitoring and motivating staff.
• Hiring and training employees.

Marketing and Brand

• Continually improving the standing of our brand among our audience, clients and community.
• Continue to build the reputation of our trade brand

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• A clear understanding of the Broadsheet business.
• A deep understanding of digital media.
• Strong business operations and people management skills and experience.
• Exceptional budgeting and finance skills.
• High levels of organisation
• A strong work ethic
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong proactive thinking with lots of initiative

About Broadsheet

Broadsheet is one of the country’s most influential independent publishers and award-winning media brands. In addition to our website, we reach millions of readers through social media, print papers, videos, cookbooks and events. Our goal is to connect our audience with the very best our cities have to offer, from food and drink to art and design to entertainment and travel.

Our people value open mindedness, honest communication and collaboration and are d in riven, embrace creativity and contribute broadly across the organisation. Devoted to excellence, they aim for industry leading work while maintaining a sense of enjoyment and perspective. A flexible and agile team member, they eagerly confront new challenges, learn from experiences, and provide innovative solutions with resilience and quick thinking.

What We Can Offer You

Broadsheet offers a fun, inclusive, and supportive culture.

Other Benefits Include

• Flexible hybrid working and training/career development
• Modern and fully equipped working environment
• Employee Assistance Program and other wellness programs
• Monthly half days in summer and winter

Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

At Broadsheet, we are committed to building a workforce that embraces all aspects of diversity. We work hard to be a welcoming organisation that prioritises equality and inclusion and fosters a sense of belonging for our people.

We know that different perspectives, experiences and ideas make us a stronger organisation. We encourage applications from people of the Global Majority, people with disabilities, and people of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds.

We encourage applicants to discuss any reasonable adjustments they may need during the recruitment process so we can find the best way to support them.