Commercial Manager, Internal Applicants Only

Commercial Manager (up to £50,000)

6 month fixed term contract

At Immediate, we’re home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food, Gardeners’ World and History Extra. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We help inspire them; deepening their knowledge, skills and fuelling their passions, to enjoy more of what life has to offer.

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor, or indoor, spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation with loved ones – we help bring our audiences joy.

About the role

As a Commercial Manager, you will play a central role in supporting the commercial performance of Gardeners’; World. Working closely with the Commercial Director, you will provide analytical, operational, and coordination support across financial planning, reporting, and magazine publishing activity. This is a varied role that sits at the heart of the commercial team, requiring strong attention to detail, an ability to manage multiple workstreams, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

As a Commercial Manager, you will;

Financial Support

• Support ongoing cost management and budget tracking across the commercial team
• Assist with monthly P&L reporting and variance analysis
• Support forecasting and profitability modelling across products
• Assist in the preparation of financial scenarios ahead of budget cycles
• Support margin and profitability analysis across products and commercial activity
• Assist with pricing and yield analysis as required

Reporting & Business Performance

• Help to prepare board reports, MBRs, and commercial updates by consolidating inputs from multiple stakeholders
• Maintain the commercial tracker and report commercial outputs from various teams to the management accountant
• Analyse the profitability of different products, including subscriber vs newsstand performance

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Ensure actions and commercial deliverables are progressing to agreed timelines, including Apple News, newsstand activity, and outcomes of weekly progress meetings with the subscriptions team
• Act as a central coordination point for BAU commercial activity
• Own subscription offer-tracking once relevant information is available

Magazine Publishing

• Work with the Head of Operations on covermount (seeds) planning and coordination
• Support magazine supply number planning and circulation results analysis
• Support and coordinate the annual seed proposal process for 2027
• Provide retail and circulation reporting support

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with experience in financial reporting or commercial analysis
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with data sets
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to present information clearly to senior stakeholders
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a willingness to take ownership of tasks
• Experience in or an understanding of magazine publishing, media, or a subscription-based business is desirable

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival

• Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champions
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, our local communities and the impact we have on the environment. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.