Reach Plc is looking for a dynamic Head of Affiliates, Commercial to drive our Affiliate initiative to new heights in 2024 and beyond! The role will be a 12 months FTC covering Maternity leave.

As our Head of Affiliates, Commercial you will be at the forefront of our commercial affiliate strategy, overseeing a diverse portfolio of National and Regional titles. You'll be the driving force behind our success, negotiating with current and prospective partners, collaborating with our Editorial Affiliate teams, and continuously evolving our strategy to keep us ahead in this competitive industry.

So, who are we?

We are Reach plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it.

We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

You will be joining the UK’s largest commercial national and regional news publisher with a monthly readership of 47 million people. With over 100 national and regional news brands, we boast the largest online audience of any news publisher in the UK. Brimming with talented individuals, we are incredibly passionate about what we do and our people.

• Lead the Way: Own and implement our commercial affiliate strategy, driving success across various channels including Tech, Fashion, Health and Beauty, and Sport.
• Build Relationships: Develop and expand direct commercial relationships with key affiliate partners, top-tier retailers, and new potential partners.
• Strategise and Analyse: Analyse data from multiple sources to identify new opportunities and optimise performance.
• Champion the Cause: Be the go-to person for all things commercial for Affiliates, championing the affiliate cause across Reach.
• Collaborate for Success: Work closely with Editorial Affiliates, SEO, and Social teams to achieve targets and continuously improve best practices.
• Report and Innovate: Regularly report performance, present results, and suggest innovative strategies to boost revenue and traffic.

• A track record of driving success in the affiliate sector, with experience in achieving commercial goals and negotiating performance and fixed-fee deals.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills, with experience using industry-standard tools like Google Analytics and SEMRush.
• Understanding of SEO principles to plan for medium and long-term success.
• Ability to analyse data, identify opportunities, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Innovative mindset to seize short-term opportunities and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant experience in the affiliate industry with a substantial record of achieving quarterly and annual revenue targets.
• Experience working with affiliate-focused teams, both commercial and editorial.
• Good understanding of key web technologies, including HTML and Javascript.

Plus, as part of the Reach family you’ll have access to a brilliant range of benefits, including:

• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• Help saving for your retirement - you can join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your nearest and dearest
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Members of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior manage

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.