Head of Experiential, Internal Applicants Only

Head of Experiential (salary from £55,000)

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - Applications close on Wednesday 12th November

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the role

We are launching an Experiential department to unlock a new revenue stream and deliver world-class brand experiences. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be a key part of a new and strategically important business unit from the ground up, building on the strong reputation of Immediate in both the live and creative partnerships spaces.

The Head of Experiential will be responsible for driving new business, and delivering high-impact, creative experiential solutions. They will also support the Director of Experiential in setting the vision, strategy and launch plans for the new unit, and be the key point of contact working closely with the Imagine sales team on all relevant experiential briefs that Imagine sources from their media agency partnerships teams.

This role combines entrepreneurial drive, creative ideation and pitching, with a strong desire for commercial success, in an innovative and autonomous environment. In the first instance the role will be an internal secondment for 12 months across 2026.

As a founding member of this team you will;

• Support the Director of Experiential in building the experiential strategy and processes aligned with broader business goals
• Work with the Director to develop, launch and build a strong IMEx (project name only) brand in market
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across relevant and emerging sectors, focusing largely on direct clients and PR agencies
• Work closely with Imagine partnerships to deliver on experientially focused briefs from media agencies
• Be the key experiential point of contact for media partnership briefs that contain experiential elements, working closely with Imagine on the pitch and end to end process
• Focus on proactive outreach and pitch development to secure new Experiential clients
• Present and pitch creative ideas with clarity, passion, and impact
• Negotiate commercial terms and ensure profitable delivery
• Drive effective margin and revenue growth through innovative solutions and a keen eye on profitability 
• Focus on the development of bold, original, award-winning experiential concepts
• Closely collaborate with internal teams (including IMLive, Imagine Partnerships, Studio, Editorial, Marketing) to maximise cross-department opportunities and bring winning ideas to life
• Deliver best-in-class customer service to ensure optimal campaign delivery and client renewal
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships to maximise internal capabilities
• Be an ambassador for Immediate Experiential, internally and externally 
• Maintain and communicate accurate and timely pipeline and forecasts, covering for the Director in all reporting requirements in their absence

• Experience in experiential marketing, brand event activations, or creative partnerships
• Proven success in new business development and revenue generation
• A portfolio of creative work and successful pitches
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven track record of delivering on new initiatives and ideas
• Tenacious and commercially driven, with a passion for new business
• Highly creative and innovative, with strong conceptual thinking
• Strategic and analytical, able to balance vision with execution, with a keen eye on margin
• Accomplished presenter with the ability to inspire and engage clients at the most senior level
• Customer focused with the innate ability to build deep and meaningful relationships at all levels 
• Ability to test and learn at pace and adapt quickly and positively to change
• Strong understanding of marketing principles, challenges and brand strategies 
• Strong numeracy and negotiation skills
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills at all levels
• Consistently demonstrate a deeply collaborative approach across all teams 
• Proven ability to pro-actively deal with challenging situations and demonstrate a positive mindset towards problem solving 
• Pro-active approach with a drive for results and strong desire to win
• Fun and hardworking attitude

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champions
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
• A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, environment, and impact. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

 People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is extremely important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a difference