Immediate Media Co.
Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. 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're here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate. Whether it's the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation - we help bring our audiences joy! About the role We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our team for some brilliant projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join the WebOps Team, responsible for leading the development of DevOps technologies and configuring, administering & troubleshooting websites, applications and infrastructure configuration tools for multiple large-scale websites. You will have experience with LAMP and web hosting technologies (Web, database, caching, CDNs, firewalls and load balancers) in cloud and private cloud environments. You will also be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of DevOps tools and automated build and release applications having worked in multisite hosting and development environment. The Successful candidate would be able to mentor and discipline members on best practices and standards and acting as the prominent voice for quality across the tech department and promote quality-oriented mindset in the department. As a DevOps Engineer you will; Set up and configure automated configuration, orchestration, build/release and version control applications and environments Day to day collaboration with development teams to promote best practice Manage AWS / Azure or other cloud technologies Build infrastructure for multiple websites and applications utilising web technologies, databases, API's and Internet caching & CDN technologies Design and manage large scale web hosting environments; triage web connectivity and performance issues and carry out root cause analysis Create and maintain network and system documentation Investigate and resolve technical issues Manage and Support the CI/CD tools with the team DNS Management Manage and support the infrastructure, containerisation K8s and Docker. Monitor & alert, setting up new dashboards and alerts Requirements Demonstrable experience with cloud technologies, specifically AWS (EC2, Code Pipeline, Lambda, RDS, Route53, ELBs etc.) In-depth understanding and knowledge of implementing, building and maintaining automated & scripted configuration, build/release processes and version control applications Experience with Python / Bash scripting Experience working with: Terraform, Jenkins, Git / GitHub Proven experience and knowledge in containerisation technology, Docker & K8s In-depth knowledge of LAMP stack administration and common Linux-based web infrastructure and applications - Varnish, Nginx, Apache, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Mongo. Includes scripting, performance tuning and hardening Analysing stack traces and performance optimising applications using various monitoring technologies In-depth experience of Internet engineering, technologies, processes and protocols, layers 2/3/4/5 incl. TCP/IP, NAT, firewalls, load balancers and WAF Comprehensive experience of non-web Internet protocols and technologies, including DNS, SSL/TLS, FTP, SMTP etc. Experience designing and administering website and content management publishing systems (WordPress) at scale - CDN-caching/web/application/database Solving problems guide the team on best practices and automating the installation / creation of Dashboards 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 We pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture. This encourages our people to thrive, and give their best whilst being supported, developed, and nurtured. As we care about our people, our environment, and the impact we make, we have an active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programmes, and clear sustainability strategies. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of all our values and leadership behaviours to ensure Immediate remains a place where everyone feels included and empowered; We succeed together We enjoy the ride We are bold We never settle We get on with it People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is extremely 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. We work with talented, driven people to make our vision reality Such an amazing team requires nothing short of the best. That's why we put a lot of effort into creating a work environment they deserve.
Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. 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're here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate. Whether it's the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation - we help bring our audiences joy! About the role We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our team for some brilliant projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join the WebOps Team, responsible for leading the development of DevOps technologies and configuring, administering & troubleshooting websites, applications and infrastructure configuration tools for multiple large-scale websites. You will have experience with LAMP and web hosting technologies (Web, database, caching, CDNs, firewalls and load balancers) in cloud and private cloud environments. You will also be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of DevOps tools and automated build and release applications having worked in multisite hosting and development environment. The Successful candidate would be able to mentor and discipline members on best practices and standards and acting as the prominent voice for quality across the tech department and promote quality-oriented mindset in the department. As a DevOps Engineer you will; Set up and configure automated configuration, orchestration, build/release and version control applications and environments Day to day collaboration with development teams to promote best practice Manage AWS / Azure or other cloud technologies Build infrastructure for multiple websites and applications utilising web technologies, databases, API's and Internet caching & CDN technologies Design and manage large scale web hosting environments; triage web connectivity and performance issues and carry out root cause analysis Create and maintain network and system documentation Investigate and resolve technical issues Manage and Support the CI/CD tools with the team DNS Management Manage and support the infrastructure, containerisation K8s and Docker. Monitor & alert, setting up new dashboards and alerts Requirements Demonstrable experience with cloud technologies, specifically AWS (EC2, Code Pipeline, Lambda, RDS, Route53, ELBs etc.) In-depth understanding and knowledge of implementing, building and maintaining automated & scripted configuration, build/release processes and version control applications Experience with Python / Bash scripting Experience working with: Terraform, Jenkins, Git / GitHub Proven experience and knowledge in containerisation technology, Docker & K8s In-depth knowledge of LAMP stack administration and common Linux-based web infrastructure and applications - Varnish, Nginx, Apache, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Mongo. Includes scripting, performance tuning and hardening Analysing stack traces and performance optimising applications using various monitoring technologies In-depth experience of Internet engineering, technologies, processes and protocols, layers 2/3/4/5 incl. TCP/IP, NAT, firewalls, load balancers and WAF Comprehensive experience of non-web Internet protocols and technologies, including DNS, SSL/TLS, FTP, SMTP etc. Experience designing and administering website and content management publishing systems (WordPress) at scale - CDN-caching/web/application/database Solving problems guide the team on best practices and automating the installation / creation of Dashboards 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 We pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture. This encourages our people to thrive, and give their best whilst being supported, developed, and nurtured. As we care about our people, our environment, and the impact we make, we have an active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programmes, and clear sustainability strategies. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of all our values and leadership behaviours to ensure Immediate remains a place where everyone feels included and empowered; We succeed together We enjoy the ride We are bold We never settle We get on with it People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is extremely 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. We work with talented, driven people to make our vision reality Such an amazing team requires nothing short of the best. That's why we put a lot of effort into creating a work environment they deserve.
Immediate Media Co.
Partnerships Manager (up to £55,000 per annum) Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. 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're here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate. Whether it's the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation - we help bring our audiences joy! About the role As a Partnerships Manager, you'll bring the Immediate proposition to life for agencies and clients, using our audience insight and scale to shape compelling partnership ideas and solutions. With a dedicated agency patch (Publicis, Havas and Goodstuff), you'll work closely with Agency Trading, Client Directors across Food, Motoring, Parenting and Entertainment, and IX (our experiential team) to unlock new partnership opportunities. Your focus will be on building strong relationships with agency partnerships teams and planners, shaping idea-led responses to briefs that deliver against client objectives. You'll join a collaborative, high-performing team that thrives on creativity and is highly motivated to drive revenue. We're focused on winning bold, content-led partnerships, bringing energy, ambition and teamwork to everything we do. As a Partnerships Manager you will; Drive partnership revenue across the Immediate portfolio, taking ownership of pitches and converting opportunities into revenue. Proactively generate and shape partnership opportunities within your agency patch and wider market, developing first-class, idea-led responses to briefs, often at pace. Own and grow your agency relationships, building deep understanding of client objectives, business challenges, and planning cycles. You will service the Publicis patch alongside the Head of Partnerships, and act as the dedicated partnerships lead for Havas and Goodstuff. Position Immediate as a strategic partner, proactively pitching our premium audiences to agency partnerships and planning teams. Work in lockstep with Agency Trading, ensuring a coordinated and effective approach to agency engagement and revenue growth. Develop proactive, market-facing concepts, taking proactive ideas out ahead of briefs to unlock new opportunities. Collaborate closely with Client Directors across Food, Motoring and Entertainment, leveraging their market expertise and direct client relationships to strengthen responses. Lead and orchestrate cross-functional teams, working closely with the Imagine Studio and Client Services on every pitch, as well as IX (experiential), social, native, Prism (Audience Insight team), editorial, publishing, product, tech and marketing teams, (where applicable) to deliver standout partnership ideas. Lead and run creative brainstorms end-to-end, from setting up the session to facilitating icebreakers and techniques that drive participation, align thinking, and deliver innovative, strategically grounded concepts. Champion renewals, working closely with Client Services to build long-term partnerships and deliver strong repeat business. Maintain a robust and accurate pipeline, ensuring all opportunities, activity and forecasting are consistently and correctly tracked in Salesforce (Connect) in line with team best practice. Deliver against revenue targets and KPIs, taking ownership of your individual performance. Requirements Proven track record of delivering high-value, complex partnership revenue Commercially creative thinker, able to turn insights into compelling, sellable ideas that resonate with clients and agencies. Strong digital fluency, with a clear understanding of how platforms, formats and audience behaviour drive effective partnerships. Experience in content-led thinking, with an instinct for what makes ideas engaging, relevant and effective. Established network within media agencies, ideally across Publicis, Havas and Goodstuff, with credibility among Partnerships and Planning teams. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tell a clear, persuasive story. Confident and credible presenter, comfortable influencing senior stakeholders. Commercially astute, with strong numeracy and the ability to understand value, pricing and deal dynamics. Skilled negotiator, able to balance client needs with commercial outcomes. Resilient and self-motivated, comfortable operating at pace and managing competing priorities. Collaborative by nature, able to build trust and work effectively across multiple teams. Proactive and opportunity-led, with a strong personal drive to win and exceed targets. Attention to detail, maintaining quality and accuracy even under pressure. A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, andMental 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 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. We work with talented, driven people to make our vision reality Such an amazing team requires nothing short of the best. That's why we put a lot of effort into creating a work environment they deserve.
Partnerships Manager (up to £55,000 per annum) Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. 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're here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate. Whether it's the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation - we help bring our audiences joy! About the role As a Partnerships Manager, you'll bring the Immediate proposition to life for agencies and clients, using our audience insight and scale to shape compelling partnership ideas and solutions. With a dedicated agency patch (Publicis, Havas and Goodstuff), you'll work closely with Agency Trading, Client Directors across Food, Motoring, Parenting and Entertainment, and IX (our experiential team) to unlock new partnership opportunities. Your focus will be on building strong relationships with agency partnerships teams and planners, shaping idea-led responses to briefs that deliver against client objectives. You'll join a collaborative, high-performing team that thrives on creativity and is highly motivated to drive revenue. We're focused on winning bold, content-led partnerships, bringing energy, ambition and teamwork to everything we do. As a Partnerships Manager you will; Drive partnership revenue across the Immediate portfolio, taking ownership of pitches and converting opportunities into revenue. Proactively generate and shape partnership opportunities within your agency patch and wider market, developing first-class, idea-led responses to briefs, often at pace. Own and grow your agency relationships, building deep understanding of client objectives, business challenges, and planning cycles. You will service the Publicis patch alongside the Head of Partnerships, and act as the dedicated partnerships lead for Havas and Goodstuff. Position Immediate as a strategic partner, proactively pitching our premium audiences to agency partnerships and planning teams. Work in lockstep with Agency Trading, ensuring a coordinated and effective approach to agency engagement and revenue growth. Develop proactive, market-facing concepts, taking proactive ideas out ahead of briefs to unlock new opportunities. Collaborate closely with Client Directors across Food, Motoring and Entertainment, leveraging their market expertise and direct client relationships to strengthen responses. Lead and orchestrate cross-functional teams, working closely with the Imagine Studio and Client Services on every pitch, as well as IX (experiential), social, native, Prism (Audience Insight team), editorial, publishing, product, tech and marketing teams, (where applicable) to deliver standout partnership ideas. Lead and run creative brainstorms end-to-end, from setting up the session to facilitating icebreakers and techniques that drive participation, align thinking, and deliver innovative, strategically grounded concepts. Champion renewals, working closely with Client Services to build long-term partnerships and deliver strong repeat business. Maintain a robust and accurate pipeline, ensuring all opportunities, activity and forecasting are consistently and correctly tracked in Salesforce (Connect) in line with team best practice. Deliver against revenue targets and KPIs, taking ownership of your individual performance. Requirements Proven track record of delivering high-value, complex partnership revenue Commercially creative thinker, able to turn insights into compelling, sellable ideas that resonate with clients and agencies. Strong digital fluency, with a clear understanding of how platforms, formats and audience behaviour drive effective partnerships. Experience in content-led thinking, with an instinct for what makes ideas engaging, relevant and effective. Established network within media agencies, ideally across Publicis, Havas and Goodstuff, with credibility among Partnerships and Planning teams. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tell a clear, persuasive story. Confident and credible presenter, comfortable influencing senior stakeholders. Commercially astute, with strong numeracy and the ability to understand value, pricing and deal dynamics. Skilled negotiator, able to balance client needs with commercial outcomes. Resilient and self-motivated, comfortable operating at pace and managing competing priorities. Collaborative by nature, able to build trust and work effectively across multiple teams. Proactive and opportunity-led, with a strong personal drive to win and exceed targets. Attention to detail, maintaining quality and accuracy even under pressure. A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, andMental 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 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. We work with talented, driven people to make our vision reality Such an amazing team requires nothing short of the best. That's why we put a lot of effort into creating a work environment they deserve.