Head of Digital, Decanter - 12 Month FTC

Future PLC; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Uncapped leave

Profit share bonus

Refer a friend referral reward

Well-being support

Share Incentive Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Future plc in London is seeking a Head of Digital (maternity cover) to lead our digital strategy, drive audience growth and maximise subscription revenue across premium content, including Decanter Premium. This role reports to the Managing Director and oversees all digital content with a strong SEO pedigree to boost rankings and conversions.

You will blend market knowledge with data-driven decision making, managing pre-paywall and post-paywall content, while guiding cross-functional teams in a

Formación

• 7-10 years in digital media/publishing with a proven track record in subscription-based models.
• Experience driving digital growth, e.g., increasing subscriber bases by 20%+ through content strategies or campaigns.
• Prior leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with wine industry or enthusiast communities is advantageous.
• A passion for premium content and user-centric digital experiences.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the digital strategy to maximise audience growth and accelerate commercial success.
• Oversee all digital content and SEO to build rankings performance.
• Balance high-reach pre-paywall content with exclusive post-paywall content for Decanter Premium.
• Report to the Managing Director and guide cross-functional teams.
• Embed data-driven processes across the team to drive subscriptions and engagement.

Conocimientos

Digital leadership

Subscription growth

Team leadership

SEO expertise

Descripción del empleo

What you'll be doing

The Head of Digital (maternity cover) is responsible for leading the digital strategy to maximise audience growth and accelerate commercial success. You will report to the Managing Director and oversee all digital content, blending instinctive market knowledge with a first-class SEO pedigree to build rankings performance and embed these processes across the team. A primary focus of this role is managing the balance between high-reach, pre-paywall content and exclusive, post-paywall content designed to drive Decanter Premium subscriptions. By blending digital expertise with a passion for high-converting content, the individual will ensure Decanter remains the authoritative voice for global wine enthusiasts, aligning with a data-driven approach to specialist media.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• 7-10 years in digital media/publishing with a proven track record in subscription-based models (ideally in lifestyle, consumer, or specialist media sectors like food/wine, travel, or luxury goods).
• Experience driving digital growth, such as increasing subscriber bases by 20%+ through content strategies or campaigns.
• Prior leadership experience in an overseer or managerial capacity, managing cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with the wine industry or enthusiast communities is advantageous but not essential
• A passion for premium content and user-centric digital experiences.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £60,000 - £80,000

This is a Hybrid role from our London Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• 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, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level P4

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!

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.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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

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