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A leading media company located in the UK is seeking a commercially focused Procurement Business Partner for ITV Studios & Production. This permanent position involves acting as a strategic partner, shaping procurement decisions on critical projects. The ideal candidate will have significant procurement experience, a proven record in strategic sourcing, and the ability to drive innovation and deliver savings. The role offers hybrid working with expectations for 2-3 days in the office each week.

A leading media company is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager to shape and deliver the annual marketing strategy for its Unscripted business. This position involves working closely with various teams to develop high-impact marketing campaigns, manage budgets, and lead projects. Candidates should have a background in media marketing, strong project management skills, and experience in stakeholder engagement. The role is based in White City, London, with three days a week required in the office.

Workplace: White City, London - 3 days a week in the office The role The Senior Marketing Manager is a key role within the team, working closely with the SVP to shape and deliver the annual marketing strategy for the Unscripted business within Global Partnerships. The focus is on delivering integrated, high-impact campaigns that drive brand visibility and support commercial performance. Main responsibilities UNSCRIPTED Work with the SVP to develop and deliver the annual Unscripted marketing plan, aligned to Global Partnerships priorities and commercial targets. Deliver impactful trade marketing campaigns that position ITV Studios as a leading global supplier of Unscripted content, supporting both new titles and catalogue. Build strong relationships with Sales, Creative, Production and Content teams, as well as key clients and production partners, to ensure marketing activity aligns with commercial priorities. Lead the development of marketing materials across artwork, advertising, AV, Catalogues and digital - writing clear creative briefs and managing agencies through to delivery. Oversee marketing plans for priority titles and catalogue collections, ensuring alignment with Global Content and Strategy teams and inclusion in go-to-market materials. Manage campaign delivery end-to-end, including budgets, approvals and rollout. Work with Digital Products, Social and CRM teams to shape B2B content strategies, including planning, scheduling and delivery. Partner with Sales teams to deliver key initiatives, including trade marketing, PR, customised pitches and sales events. Develop quarterly trade campaign plans focused on driving engagement with key buyers and customers. Lead marketing activity for key international markets and events, including Unscripted Festival and MIPCOM. Maintain a clear, up-to-date marketing calendar across key markets and territories. Manage the Unscripted marketing budget, including tracking and forecasting Manage and support a Marketing Apprentice to deliver against the Unscripted marketing plan. Support the SVP Global Marketing & Creative and wider team on key projects and initiatives. Skills you'll need (minimum criteria) Proven track record in marketing, ideally within a media or entertainment environment Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Experience managing and developing team members Good knowledge of the international TV and content distribution industry is desirable Strong experience in branding and franchise/brand management Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with experience working across multiple teams and international markets Experience working with international broadcasters and global brands Strong experience briefing and managing agencies, and delivering design and video production projects to deadline. Other things we're looking for (key criteria) Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail Confident, proactive team player with a positive, can-do approach

Workplace: ITV London, White City + Hybrid - expectation is 2-3 days in the office per week. The team The Group Procurement team plays a vital role in supporting ITV's strategy to transform and grow the business. This includes driving the delivery of our multi-year cost saving programme and ensuring ITV delivers maximum value from its investments being made to digitally transform the business. The ITV Studios & Production Procurement team partners with stakeholders on high profile, complex projects spanning production technology, post production, studios, equipment and facilities whilst supporting travel management across ITV. The Procurement Business Partner will be part of a high performing collaborative team operating at the core of ITV Studios' global production business. The role We're looking for a commercially focused Procurement Business Partner - ITV Studios & Production to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will act as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders, proactively and positively shaping procurement decisions across some of ITV Studios' most critical and high profile projects. This role goes beyond traditional procurement. You'll bring insight, dynamic ideas and commercial thinking to the table - enabling the business to drive innovation, unlock value and deliver long term savings. You'll lead procurement activity across complex categories and projects, working closely with stakeholders to balance local needs with wider group priorities. Some of your key day to day responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of ITV Studios and productions, including operational challenges and strategic priorities Developing and delivering sourcing strategies across key production related categories Leading end to end procurement activity, including tenders, supplier evaluation and commercial negotiations Analysing spend, market trends and supplier landscapes to inform strategic decisions Managing supplier relationships, driving performance, governance and continuous improvement Supporting delivery of cost saving initiatives and tracking savings in partnership with Finance Leading procurement workstreams across major transformation and production projects Supporting identification, mitigation and monitoring of key third party risks, ensuring ITV's Social Purpose standards and targets are upheld. Contributing to the digital transformation of the business, demonstrating curiosity and practical application of innovative technology, data and Gen AI to unlock value opportunities and enhance procurement processes. Proactively contributing to the continuous improvement of Procurement's processes, tools and capabilities. Skills you'll need (minimum criteria) Significant procurement experience (typically 5+ years) within a complex organisation Proven track record delivering strategic sourcing initiatives and leading high profile procurement projects Experience working on transformation or large scale change programmes Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence Other things we're looking for (key criteria) Commercially minded, able to translate strategy into practical, value driven outcomes Strong analytical capability, able to generate insights from multiple data sources Confident leading cross functional teams and working across complex stakeholder groups Curious and forward thinking, with an interest in innovation, technology and Gen AI Resilient and adaptable, comfortable working in a fast paced and evolving environment Collaborative team player who builds strong, trusted relationships Organised and able to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively Continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to enhance processes and outcomes Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We'd encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.