Technical Operations Manager (12 months FTC) 

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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’re now looking for a Technical Operations Manager (12 months FTC) to play a key role in managing the quality and allocation of our digital advertising inventory and lead the technical setup of our advertising vendors.

About the Role

• Own the prioritisation and allocation of inventory within all ad-serving platforms including Google Ad Manager.
• Manage operational integrations with advertising vendors and act as the key point of contact for our brand safety vendor.
• Collaborate with the Revenue Operations team to forecast monetisation potential and make data-driven recommendations to maximise inventory revenue.
• Develop strategies to optimise inventory value in response to internal and external factors, such as brand safety, traffic spikes and sell-through rates.
• Monitor ad stack performance and oversee technical setup to ensure efficient delivery and governance of third-party tags.
• Lead the setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of our programmatic supply platforms.
• Report on overall inventory capacity, identifying key trends and drivers, and contribute to pricing and budgeting decisions.
• Represent Digital Optimisation in cross-functional discussions on the impact of new technologies or strategic changes on ad revenue and inventory.
• Maintain oversight of ad unit structure and usage guidelines across the Guardian’s digital platforms.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• In-depth knowledge of digital and programmatic advertising technologies, including Google Ad Manager and brand safety tools.
• Strong experience in quantitative analysis and statistical modelling.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• A commercially-minded and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for varied stakeholders.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across departments and functions.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to anticipate issues before they arise.

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 6th July 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 alice.connor@theguardian.com 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.

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