Editorial Operations Manager, British GQ

b Overview /b p In this role you will oversee British GQs editorial operations across print, digital, social and video, partnering with senior editors to plan resources and schedules. You will manage budgets, workflows, and production processes to keep issues and major projects on track while ensuring legal compliance. You will optimize editorial systems such as Content Planner and vendor processes, and collaborate with Finance, Legal, People and Production. You will proactively identify improvements and support recruitment and internal communications, contributing to efficient cross-market operations. This role offers the chance to shape how GQ delivers high-quality content at scale and across platforms. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li 25 days holiday /li li pension scheme /li li Bupa Private Healthcare /li li Season ticket loans /li li remote workdays (10) /li li gym membership and cycle to work scheme /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Manage British GQ’s editorial budgets across print, digital, social and video /li li Partner on forward planning, content scheduling and resource allocation /li li Oversee editorial workflows and production processes for print issues, supplements and major projects /li li Manage Content Planner and other editorial systems, ensuring accuracy /li li Oversee procurement, vendor onboarding and invoice processes /li li Partner with Business Affairs and Legal on contributor agreements, rights, permissions and editorial compliance /li li Act as primary day-to-day operational contact for the British GQ editorial team /li li Identify opportunities to improve systems, workflows and ways of working /li li Collaborate with People Team on recruitment and onboarding /li li Support internal communications and delivery of key events and projects /li li Share best practices with GQ and Condé Nast across markets /li li Deputise for Global Director on UK operational matters /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Strong leadership skills /li li Exceptional organisational, project management, and multitasking abilities /li li Thrives in a fast-paced environment with ability to manage multiple stakeholders /li li Continuous improvement mindset /li li Experience managing budgets /li li Excellent communication skills with ability to influence across departments /li li Forward-thinking approach /li /ul ul li leadership /li li problem-solving /li li cross-functional collaboration /li li budget management /li li editorial workflows /li li production process oversight /li /ul