Senior Business Manager in London

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.

The Senior Business Manager is accountable for the full in‑year commercial performance of the Guardian’s newspaper portfolio across UK retail and subscription channels.

• Own full in‑year P&L for the newspaper portfolio, including revenue, margin, ARPU, retention and circulation.
• Work across internal teams to drive subscription acquisitions and retention.
• Execute pricing and promotional plans to optimise revenue, volume and lifetime value.
• Drive distribution, visibility and performance across retail channels in the UK and internationally.
• Act as the commercial lead for in‑year print performance, aligning marketing, editorial and advertising around delivery priorities.
• Own circulation and revenue forecasting, ensuring accuracy and responsiveness to performance trends.
• Provide input into print strategy, propositions and pricing frameworks based on trading insight and performance data.

• Strong commercial leadership experience in subscription, circulation or print/media environments.
• Proven track record of owning revenue, budgets and trading performance against clear financial targets.
• Deep understanding of pricing, promotions and yield optimisation.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and business case development.
• Ability to operate cross‑functionally, aligning marketing, editorial and commercial stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to balance short‑term performance with long‑term value.

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

• You’ll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional five days.
• Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% we will contribute 8‑12% (depending on your age).
• Employees are given two 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 and 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 Regent’s 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.