Job Description

We are the UK's leading premium publisher, home to iconic and influential media brands including Esquire, Men's & Women's Health, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Bazaar, Digital Spy, Cosmopolitan, Red and more. At Hearst UK, we don't just create content – we shape culture.

Our workplace is driven by passion, shaped by authenticity and powered by creativity. We back bold ideas, act with an entrepreneurial mindset and continually evolve to meet the moment - while respecting the legacy that's brought us here. We believe in each other's potential and push boundaries together to create meaningful impact, both across the media landscape and in people's lives.

We're proud of our heritage - but even more excited about making history.

Hearst UK operates an in office policy with flexible Friday's. Our office is based at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 4AJ, where teams collaborate in person and connect across brands and functions.

Salary - Circa £45,000 - Salary is dependent on experience and will be assessed in line with the candidate's skills, knowledge relevant expertise

The Role…

As the Portfolio & Partnership Manager, you will play a key role in driving commercial growth across Hearst UK’s Women’s Lifestyle and Health & Wellness portfolio, working closely with the General Manager to identify and activate new revenue, customer acquisition, membership and partnership opportunities.

You will sit at the intersection of commercial, marketing, editorial and customer teams, connecting people, ideas and opportunities to turn audience insight and brand strength into tangible business growth. From developing new partnerships and supporting go-to-market activity, to creating compelling commercial propositions and contributing to portfolio strategy, you will help shape how our brands grow and evolve.

This is a commercially focused role for someone who is highly curious, commercially minded and confident working across multiple teams and senior stakeholders. You will be comfortable moving between strategy and execution, spotting opportunities, building relationships and taking ownership of projects that have a direct impact on portfolio performance.

Main Duties…

• Drive revenue and membership growth – Identify, develop and activate new commercial, customer acquisition, membership and engagement opportunities in partnership with the General Manager and wider commercial, marketing and editorial teams.
• Lead brand partnerships – Own the end-to-end development and management of new and existing partnerships, establishing clear objectives and KPIs and ensuring strong delivery against commercial, membership and strategic goals.
• Build new commercial opportunities – Proactively identify prospective partners, develop outreach opportunities and represent Hearst brands externally through relevant industry networks, events and relationships.
• Support portfolio growth strategy – Work closely with the General Manager to develop and execute business plans, go-to-market materials, product launches, membership propositions, commercial opportunities and strategic projects across the portfolio.
• Develop propositions and sales collateral – Lead the creation, maintenance and distribution of brand plans, insight decks, media packs, pitch materials and other commercial collateral, ensuring they are current, compelling and aligned to brand positioning and audience needs.
• Work across key stakeholders – Build trusted relationships with senior marketers, agencies, commercial teams, editorial, marketing and customer colleagues, bringing stakeholders together and ensuring clear communication and alignment across projects.
• Use audience and market insight – Partner with internal insight and marketing teams to translate audience intelligence, consumer behaviour and market trends into opportunities to grow acquisition, engagement, membership and retention.
• Support financial and commercial performance – Contribute to budgeting and business planning, manage individual project and partnership budgets, monitor performance and support commercially effective and cost-efficient decision-making across the portfolio.

What We Are Looking For…

• Proven experience in a commercial, partnerships, marketing, business development or similar role, ideally within media, publishing, lifestyle, entertainment or a consumer-facing business.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to identify opportunities, develop propositions and translate ideas into measurable business outcomes.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret audience, consumer and market insight and turn it into clear commercial recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, marketers, agencies and external partners.
• Experience of developing and managing partnerships, with the ability to build trusted relationships and successfully coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach, with the confidence to spot opportunities, take ownership and move projects forward without waiting to be asked.
• A genuine passion for brands, audiences, media and the opportunities presented by evolving customer behaviours, with a strong interest in how Hearst can continue to grow commercially and creatively.

Benefits…

(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life.)

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: Feel Your Best

• 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.