Business Manager

Job Title:  Business Manager 

Location: London, United Kingdom 

Job Overview 

As our Business Manager, you will play a critical role in Fortune’s overall success and growth in the UK and Europe, leveraging the strength of our global brand. You will act as the executive assistant to the Managing Director, Commercial Director, Executive Editor, Editorial Director, and List Director while also overseeing the office’s strategic initiatives and operational efficiency. This role requires a proactive attitude, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and strong business acumen. You will be versatile and a true problem-solver, ensuring our London office functions smoothly and efficiently. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Administrative Support 

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Managing Director and other executives, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and expense reporting. 

• Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as required. 

Office Management 

• Oversee daily office operations, fostering a collaborative, productive, and efficient work environment.  

• Manage facilities and IT infrastructure to support day-to-day operations. 

• Streamline and optimize business processes to enhance efficiency and productivity. 

• Handle office budgets, expense tracking, and cost-saving initiatives. 

• Coordinate office events and meetings, including researching and managing external venue bookings. 

• Liaise and build strong relationships with relevant teams in New York (HR, Legal, IT, etc.) to improve office functionality. 

• Manage office supplies, equipment, and maintenance, including vendor and partner relationships. 

Qualifications 

• Proven experience in executive assistance and office management, preferably in a fast-paced environment. 

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail. 

• Strong technological skills to support the team with IT issues outside of NY support hours. 

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).  

• Proactive problem-solving skills and a positive, can-do attitude. 

• Proficiency in foreign languages, including French, Spanish, or German, is desirable. 

Compensation 

• Competitive salary. 

• Comprehensive benefits package. 

• Opportunities for professional growth and development. 

Requirements 

• The role requires being in our London City-based office at least four days per week. 

• Lean, fast-paced, collaborative work environment focusing on delivering high-quality results.  

• Be work authorized in the UK. 

FORTUNE Fortune Media is a global media organization dedicated to helping its readers, viewers, and attendees succeed in business through unrivaled access and best-in-class storytelling. Fortune’s mission is to drive the conversation about business.  With a global perspective, the guiding wisdom of history, and an unflinching eye to the future, we report and reveal the stories that matter today—and that will matter even more tomorrow.  With the trusted power to convene and challenge those who are shaping industry, commerce and society around the world, Fortune lights the path for global leaders—and gives them the tools to make business better.  Our values inform our mission.  We believe that business can be a powerful platform for good, and we are committed to holding it to that standard. boards.greenhouse.io