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Head of Commercial
10-11 Month Maternity Cover
£65,000 to £70,000 + Benefits
Hybrid Working (London, 3 days per week)
Lead the commercial future of two iconic media brands.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial leader to join a highly respected specialist media and events business during a period of transformation and growth.
This organisation owns two market-leading brands that sit at the heart of their respective industries, serving engaged professional audiences through content, events, awards, partnerships, subscriptions and advertising. With a rich heritage and a strong reputation for editorial excellence, the business is bringing its brands together under a unified commercial strategy and entering an ambitious new phase of development.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director and sitting on the Executive Group, you will be responsible for leading commercial performance across multiple revenue streams while managing a team of experienced senior leaders.
This is not a role for someone who wants to maintain the status quo. It is an opportunity to bring teams together, drive performance, support change and ensure commercial momentum continues during an important period for the business.
The Role
As Head of Commercial, you will:
- Lead commercial strategy delivery across advertising, sponsorship, partnerships, subscriptions and events.
- Manage and develop a team of senior leaders across sales, partnerships, marketing and events.
- Drive revenue growth and maximise commercial opportunities across multiple brands.
- Build alignment across teams during a period of organisational change.
- Work closely with the Managing Director and Executive Group to execute strategic priorities.
- Ensure commercial decisions balance revenue growth with the integrity and reputation of trusted industry brands.
- Support the continued growth of events, sponsorship and audience-driven revenue streams.
- Create a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
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About You
We're looking for an experienced commercial leader who combines strategic thinking with strong operational delivery.
You will likely bring experience from one or more of the following sectors:
- B2B media
- Trade publishing
- Membership organisations
- Events and conferences
- Audience-led businesses
- Commercial partnerships and sponsorship
- Subscription-driven organisations
You will have:
- Significant commercial leadership experience with responsibility for revenue delivery.
- Proven success leading managers and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong sales leadership credentials.
- Experience overseeing marketing and audience growth functions.
- The ability to navigate change and operate effectively where structures and processes continue to evolve.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and a collaborative leadership style.
- Confidence working at executive level and contributing to organisational strategy.
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Most importantly, you'll understand how to balance ambitious commercial objectives with the values and credibility of highly respected content-led brands.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a business that occupies a unique position in its markets.
You'll join a passionate, engaged team and play a key leadership role in shaping the commercial success of brands that are trusted by thousands of professionals across the UK and internationally.
Whether your background is in specialist media, events, publishing, membership or another audience-focused sector, this role offers the chance to apply your commercial expertise in a business with strong foundations and exciting ambitions.
Location: London (3 days per week in office)
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
Contract: 10-11 month maternity cover
Start Date: Ideally September/October 2026
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