Senior Print Supply Performance Manager

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

You will work with our operational and wholesale partners to ensure that GNM printed products are supplied to retailers nationwide in the correct quantities, on time, every day.

• Set and manage daily and weekly product allocation processes, and oversee subscriptions fulfilment and international distribution for Guardian Weekly.
• Lead supply chain modernisation projects and partner initiatives to improve availability, reduce costs, and support retail growth.
• Act as the key contact for UK wholesalers, distributors, and retailers solving supply and financial issues.
• Adjust supply based on sales trends, promotions and seasonal patterns, and reduce unsold copies without impacting sales.
• Report on sales performance across all print products.
• Contribute to the annual budget process and quarterly re-forecasting.
• Track issues raised by CX across all print products and ensure they are resolved with distributors.

• Proven expertise in driving performance in ongoing subscription businesses.
• Hands-on operator who can run a complex, daily process reliably, ideally with print media experience.
• Commercially minded and understands sales vs waste trade-offs.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and multiple data sources to solve problems and report clear conclusions.
• Confident dealing with partners and willing to challenge when needed.
• Structured in how they solve problems, with proven project management capability to lead supply chain initiatives.
• High attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to data accuracy.

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media. We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements. Guardian News and Media is proud to be a London Living wage employer. The minimum salary for any full-time role within the organisation is £30,000 per annum. Salary ranges are dependent on skills and experience.

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. Thank you for bearing with us during the screening process. The closing date for applications is 6pm, Monday 10th August 2026. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Karen on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

• You’ll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age).
• We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving.
• Season ticket loans are also available.
• You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.
• We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place.
• We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and Pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

We value honesty in your application. AI generated content must not be presented as your own work.