Head of Interiors, Homes & Gardens - Maternity Cover (12 months)

Who we are

We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.

Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.

Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.

The Team You’ll Join

Established in 1919, Homes & Gardens was Britain’s first homes magazine. More than a century later, we have transformed into a multi-platform global media brand. Homes & Gardens is the embodiment of ‘good design, in practice’, bridging the gap between the consumer space and the professional interior and garden design communities. We set ourselves apart by ensuring all our content delivers informative advice and expert insight. Accessible aspiration is at the heart of what we deliver.

In this role you'll join and be leading our interiors team.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Editor, you'll be responsible for leading the Homes & Gardens interiors team and overseeing our interiors output across print and digital.

You'll manage the team day to day, setting priorities, allocating work, developing talent and ensuring the department delivers consistently ambitious, high-quality content to deadline. You'll create a collaborative and creative working environment while maintaining clear editorial standards and expectations.

Alongside this, a key priority will be industry integration and relationship building. You'll maintain and develop a strong network across the UK and US design communities, using those relationships to source exceptional houses, secure access to leading designers and emerging talent, identify new trends and movements, and generate original editorial opportunities.

What you’ll bring

• The confidence and credibility to represent Homes & Gardens at the highest levels of the design industry.
• An instinct for social and video storytelling and a willingness to appear on camera.
• Confidence working with photographers, stylists, designers and other creative talent.
• An exceptional eye for interiors and a good instinct for what makes a compelling Homes & Gardens story or project.
• The skillset to host panel and other industry events in the luxury interiors industry.
• Ability to source outstanding houses, designers, projects and contributors.
• Excellent commissioning, writing and editing skills across print and digital.
• Experience developing and delivering ambitious editorial shoots.

Minimum Requirements

• A good level of editorial experience within luxury interiors, design or premium lifestyle media.
• Experience managing and developing an editorial or creative team.
• Established leadership skills, with the ability to inspire people while setting clear priorities and maintaining high standards.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK and specifically London interiors industry alongside an understanding of the US design market.

What we offer

• Uncapped leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
• Free drinks and snacks in our offices

The expected range for this role is £38,000 - £45,000

This is a hybrid role, working 3 days per week from our London Office, 2 days from home.

This is a fixed term contract maternity cover role for 12 months.

Inclusion and Diversity at Future

At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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