Business Manager

The Morning Star is looking to appoint a new Business Manager.

The Morning Star is the world's only English-language socialist daily newspaper, published six days a week.

It's owned by a readers' co-operative, the People's Press Printing Society Ltd, and has thirteen national trade unions and one trade union region on its management committee.

After 10 years service, our current Business Manager is retiring so we have a vacancy for this important role. If you've got the necessary skills, determination and commitment to help us in our quest to build the "Daily Miracle" we want to hear from you.

Working closely with the Editor, the role centres on the day-to-day management of the business, ensuring the smooth running of the organisation’s operations, the effective use of resources and
developing and leading the implementation of strategies to increase sales and revenue.

The Business Manager is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), working closely with the Editor, who has overall responsibility for leadership and strategic development. The Business Manager shall also act as the Society Secretary in accordance with the Society's Rules.

The Business Manager is a member of the FRC, reporting regularly on PPPS Business matters. The FRC is responsible for the monitoring and implementation of Management Committee decisions between Management Committee meetings.

The Business Manager is responsible for the day to day management of the business, providing leadership and line management to the administrative and sales staff, acting as the HR lead, contributing to the organisation's business plan and ensuring its development including renewed vision and strategy in line with Management Committee decisions.

The Business Manager will work closely with the Management Committee of the PPPS to ensure the effective use of resources and business sustainability, work to promote sales and build circulation and will seek out opportunities and new sources of funding.

Duties:

Strategic Management and Planning including:

• Taking part in the strategic and operational decision-making relating to the whole of the organisation alongside colleagues and the SMT, in line with Management Committee decisions
• Drafting a business plan and contributing to the business strategy, including developing the Morning Star from a mainly printed paper to a modern media organisation
• Identifying business developmental opportunities for the organisation with members of the Senior Management Team and Management Committee 

Staff Management and HR including:

• Managing staff including providing line management and personal development support, and holding regular meetings with the administrative and sales team
• Coordinating regular internal staff meetings ensuring the smooth running of the organisation's operations and agreeing policies and procedures with the Management Committee and its employees
• Ensuring documentation and induction are available for newly appointed staff
• Overseeing all staff attendance and punctuality and ensuring all other relevant HR issues

Financial management including:

• Working with the Finance Officer to oversee sound financial management including budget setting and control, cash-flow priorities, and ensuring proper authorisation of payments
• Covering the tasks of the Finance Officer as required and during periods of absence
• Providing up-to-date financial reports to the Management Committee and meeting legal obligations to the FCA and Company's House
• Acting as a Secretary of the Friends of the Morning Star Society (the 501 Club).

Project management and implementation including:

• Managing specific projects as agreed by the Management Committee
• Maintaining the ethos and culture of the organisation both internally, within the labour movement and with other campaigning groups
• Managing the overall day to day running of the office
• Reporting regularly to the Management Committee and to the Finance and Review Committee and taking follow up action as required

Premises and contract management including:

• Managing contracts and ongoing relationships with external suppliers to ensure best value
• Managing the premises, liaising with landlords as required, and ensuring all health and safety requirements are met
• Any other duties which may arise commensurate with your level of responsibility

For further details and an application pack please contact mscadjones@gmail.com.

Completed applications should be emailed to mscadjones@gmail.com. Please do not send a standard CV.

Deadline for applications is 12 noon, Monday 23 November 2026. Interviews will take place in early December 2026.

This is a Monday to Friday role working a 35-hour week, including weekends and evenings when appropriate. Work location is flexible but requires occasional days in our office in London.

Holidays start at 28 days a year rising to 30 days after two years, plus bank holidays.

The PPPS promotes equal opportunities and welcomes applications from qualified persons regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion or belief.

The post is subject to an initial six-month probation period.