Managing Editor, House & Garden

Condé Nast; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media company is seeking a Managing Editor for its brand House & Garden in London. This senior leadership role focuses on overseeing all editorial operations, driving content quality, and aligning the editorial vision with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive editorial experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for interiors and gardens. This position offers competitive benefits, including holiday and healthcare options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Bupa Private Healthcare

Corporate gym membership

Qualifications

• Extensive editorial experience within magazine and digital media.
• Proven ability to develop and execute editorial strategies.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Editor to refine departmental goals.
• Lead recruitment efforts ensuring staffing needs are met.
• Guide editorial content across all platforms.

Skills

Public Relations

Proofreading

Content Management Systems

Copy Editing

Journalism

SEO

Social Media Management

Writing Skills

Job description

Overview

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print digital video and social platforms. The companys portfolio includes many of the worlds most respected and influential media properties including Vogue Vanity Fair Glamour Self GQ The New Yorker Condé Nast Traveler / Traveller Allure AD Bon Appétit and Wired among others.

Location: London GB

The Role

House & Garden is seeking a Managing Editor to join the team at an exciting stage of the brands development. This senior leadership role involves overseeing all editorial operations and setting strategic direction to ensure the titles continued growth and excellence across all platforms.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall leadership for content quality innovation and operational efficiency. This role encompasses high-level strategic planning team development budget management and cross-departmental collaboration. The Managing Editor will work closely with senior stakeholders including the Editor to shape the brands editorial vision and ensure alignment with business objectives.

It is essential for the candidate to possess a proactive approach to problem-solving anticipate challenges before they arise and foster a motivated high-performing team environment. A strong interest in interiors and gardens is preferred.

What will you be doing

• Collaborate with the Editor to develop and refine the departments goals and strategy ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and audience engagement targets.
• Lead all recruitment efforts in collaboration with Heads of Department to ensure the staffing model aligns with current and future operational needs.
• Lead editorial department meetings to help shape develop and execute the brands editorial strategy ensuring alignment with overall business goals and audience engagement objectives.
• Guide and approve editorial content across all platforms maintaining high standards of quality originality and relevance.
• Oversee workflow scheduling and resource allocation for all editorial projects including supplements and special issues.
• Develop and manage budgets for the editorial department ensuring cost efficiency and provide strategic insights for revenue-generating initiatives.
• Work closely with Production Commercial Legal Syndication Digital Audience Development and other internal teams to ensure seamless content delivery and brand consistency.
• Lead initiatives to enhance digital content social media engagement and audience analytics to meet traffic and engagement targets.
• Collaborate with legal teams to mitigate risks oversee rights management and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with external contributors partners and global teams to maximize content opportunities and brand reach.
• Serve as an escalation point for people-related matters working closely with the People Team to resolve issues listen and respond to feedback and support staff wellbeing.
• Act as an escalation point for workflow issues blockers or operational inefficiencies that could impact meeting deadlines ensuring swift resolution and maintaining smooth editorial output.
• Focus on continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and optimising editorial workflows to enhance efficiency and performance ensuring deadlines are met.
• Proactively address potential operational or content-related issues providing strategic solutions to mitigate impact.
• Act as a senior representative for House & Garden at industry events conferences and internal meetings.

About You

• Extensive editorial experience within magazine digital media and content production with a track record of leadership at a senior level.
• Proven ability to develop and execute editorial strategies that drive growth and engagement.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with experience mentoring senior editors and managing large teams.
• Exceptional organisational project management and multitasking abilities.
• Thrives in high-pace environment with exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders with competing priorities
• Continuous improvement mindset - bringing new ideas and creative solutions to complex issues.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets forecasts and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments.
• A forward-thinking approach with an aptitude for innovation in digital publishing.
• A passion for interiors gardens and lifestyle content is highly desirable.

Does this sound like you

Please upload your CV and cover letter / portfolio which highlights why youd love to take on this role and why youre a great match for what were looking for.

We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team - we dont use AI-assisted technology to review applications.

What benefits do we offer

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.

Youll have access to a competitive pension scheme Bupa Private Healthcare Season ticket loans and eye tests.

We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing including core hours 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location) access to our Employee Assistance Programme corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Were a dog friendly office plus youll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.

We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub where youll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training available in local languages.

Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives exchange ideas and work on community priorities for our global workforce.

What happens next

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply below and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status age familial status and other legally protected characteristics.

Key Skills

Public Relations,Proofreading,Fact check,Content Management Systems,Copy Editing,AP Style,Journalism,SEO,Content Marketing,Social Media Management,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1