Project Manager, Good Housekeeping Institute in London

We are the UK’s leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Country Living. At Hearst UK, we don’t just create content — we shape culture. Our workplace is built on collaboration, creativity, and trust. We champion bold ideas, embrace innovation, and continually evolve to meet the moment — all while celebrating the legacy that’s brought us here. We believe in each other’s potential and push boundaries together to make a meaningful impact, both in the media landscape and in people’s lives.

This role follows a hybrid working model of three days per week at the Good Housekeeping Institute, Feltham, one day per week in our office based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James’s, London, SW1Y 4AJ and one day working from home.

The Role…

• Project Delivery: Lead planning and delivery for all projects, managing timelines, workflows, and day-to-day coordination. Ensure all teams (editorial, testing & commercial) are aligned and briefed.
• Budget & Resource Management: Manage production budgets and project costs. Allocate resources efficiently and maintain commercial viability.
• Content & Production Oversight: Oversee content production delivery across GH channels for Good Books & GH Pantry, ensuring all agreed deliverables are met. Maintain GH quality, brand, and compliance standards throughout. Liaise with external partners and suppliers where required.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks or blockers and elevate promptly to keep delivery on track. Manage GHI inboxes to ensure all queries are dealt with promptly and have the correct outcome.
• Campaign & Performance Tracking: Support campaign execution, monitoring performance and gathering insights to improve future cycles. Provide clear, regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial & Administrative Governance: Ensure accurate invoicing, revenue tracking, and Salesforce updates. Manage contracts, POs, and client information to support smooth financial operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Capture learnings and help refine processes to drive efficiency, consistency, and stronger commercial outcomes.

What We Are Looking For…

• A Project Manager with strong, outcome-based experience.
• Excellent communication skills and enjoys interacting and building relationships with both clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborative attitude with positive approach to change.
• Always keeps the customer front and centre when managing projects.
• Passion for the Hearst Magazines brands and products.
• Well versed & experienced in the basic rules and principles of Project Management, with demonstrable experience with PM software.
• Can demonstrate experience of creating and using dashboards to help deliver outstanding results.
• Is familiar with project delivery cycle and digital functions needed to deliver commercial activity.
• Strives for excellent results and excellent customer service.
• Extremely process driven with excellent time management and prioritisation skills; able to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to achieve results through influence and problem solving.
• Thrives on juggling multiple projects/clients at the same time.
• Knows the importance of trust within professional relationships; looks to establish a reputation as a trusted print and digital expert.

Benefits…

• Hearst Exclusives - Only for You! Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink. Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!
• Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing: Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support. Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme. Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it. Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need them. Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.
• Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget: Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting. Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs. Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app.

Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.