Senior Growth Manager at Guardian Media Group (UK Main BU)

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are now looking for a Senior Growth Manager, Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO), 7 month FTC to join our Marketing and Reader Revenue team! In this role you will lead the strategy, planning, and delivery of initiatives focused on maximising conversion outcomes for the direct reader revenue products.

About the Role

• Own the strategy, roadmap, and execution of CRO initiatives across owned digital channels (website, Apple News, landing page and checkout journeys)
• Lead A/B testing, multivariate testing, and experimentation, applying a test-and-learn mindset to optimise conversion outcomes.
• Own and optimise a globally aligned discount strategy.
• Develop and implement landing page and on-platform channel strategies, ensuring experiences are user-focused and high performing.
• Collaborate with Product & Engineering and Design/UX teams to ensure seamless customer experiences that support conversion goals.
• Monitor and analyse performance metrics, identifying optimisation opportunities and delivering actionable insights.
• Partner with all relevant teams to ensure conversion optimisation is integrated with acquisition and retention strategies.
• Provide regular reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

About You

• Proven experience leading conversion rate optimisation initiatives in digital environments (web, app, or subscription-based products).
• Strong background in experimentation, A/B testing, and analytics.
• Experience collaborating with Product, Design/UX, Engineering, and Marketing teams.
• Knowledge of CRO tools, web analytics, and customer journey optimisation.
• Track record of improving conversion performance through structured, data-led approaches.
• Experience with stakeholder management and influencing across functions.
• Strategic thinker with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Analytical, data-driven, and comfortable making evidence-based recommendations.
• Proactive collaborator with excellent stakeholder management skills.

We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.

The closing date for applications is 7th October 2025.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Alice on [email protected] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian
You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture and Wellbeing
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Learning and Development
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.