Head of Online

Bauer Media Group Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Manchester seeks a Head of Online to manage the performance of their online channel. You will develop strategies in collaboration with senior management, own the online P&L, and enhance customer experiences. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits, including generous holiday leave and access to training programs. Candidates should have significant experience in digital product management and leading teams within a data-driven environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Access to internal training programs

Enhanced parental leave pay

Qualifications

• Proven senior experience owning and growing an online or digital P&L.
• Experience leading and prioritising multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercially sharp and data-driven.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the end-to-end performance of the online channel.
• Develop online strategy and own the online P&L.
• Lead delivery of UX/UI improvements to enhance customer journeys.

Skills

Online P&L management

Digital product management

UX/UI optimization

Team leadership

Data-driven decision-making

Job description

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The Difference you will make

As The Head of Online you will be accountable for the end-to-end performance of makemeawinner.co.uk’s online channel. You will be developing the online strategy in collaboration with the senior management team and own the online P&L, product roadmap and customer experience, ensuring that product, technology, propositions and marketing work together to deliver sustainable growth.

Acting as the “conductor” of all online activity, you will turn strategic objectives into a coherent, prioritised delivery plan and ensures strong execution across teams and partners.

Your role

• Translate the overarching commercial strategy and targets into a clear, integrated online plan covering product, UX/UI, propositions, marketing and operations.
• Define and maintain the online roadmap, balancing growth, customer experience, compliance and operational efficiency.
• Own the full online P&L and performance view, including acquisition, engagement, retention and revenue.
• Oversee the online product portfolio, including competitions, mechanics and pricing strategies.
• Lead the delivery of UX/UI improvements to enhance customer journeys, conversion and engagement.
• Line-manage and prioritise the work of the ‘Online Product & Technology Manager’ and ‘Online Propositions & Growth Manager’.
• Take responsibility for key commercial and product decisions within remit.

The Skills you will bring

• Proven senior experience owning and growing an online or digital P&L.
• Strong background in digital product management, UX/UI optimisation and online propositions.
• Experience leading and prioritising multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercially sharp, data-driven and experience making high-impact decisions.

Working Pattern/Location

This is a full-time role, Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours a week. We also support a hybrid work model that balances working from home and our office in Manchester (Castle Quays)

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.

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Date Job Posting Last Updated: 6 Feb 2026