Senior Account Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£46,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2494 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,000, and The Guardian is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2494 Advertising accounts managers and creative directors Most likely code | £33,400 | £36,800 | £41,400 | £46,000 |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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 are now looking for a Senior Account Manager to join our Advertising team! You will have the opportunity to work with big clients on complex campaigns across all Guardian products, setting a high standard and expertise across the solutions team.
About the Role
- Manage and provide the best responses to briefs across all Guardian products, ensuring high-quality solutions for clients.
- Build and maintain relationships with publishing and partnership teams to enhance collaboration so we can provide the best responses and post-sales service (including PCAs).
- Host innovative and effective internal briefing sessions.
- Coordinate with internal ad ops and project management teams to ensure smooth campaign execution.
- A primary revenue driver, responsible for growing client spend while maintaining accurate financial reporting and predictive forecasting.
About You
- Proven customer-facing experience in advertising sales, agency, digital, marketing, product, or communications.
- Experience managing and pitching complex advertising campaigns.
- Are a strategic thinker with a proven ability to identify and lead initiatives to drive business performance.
- Demonstrates autonomy, proactive troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address challenges effectively.
We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely.
The full job description can be found here.
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
Please upload a copy of your latest CV. You don’t need to provide a covering letter but we would like you to share your responses to the following two questions:
- Tell us about your best sales achievement or project that you have worked on.
- Tell us about a challenging client or campaign problem and how you went about solving it.
Don’t worry we’re not looking for an essay response, we’d like you to share roughly a paragraph (the suggested word count is 100-200 words per paragraph) for each question as part of the application process. Please provide your responses to our questions on one document and upload it along with your CV as part of your application.
The closing date for applications is 6pm, Monday 26th October 2026.
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 Karen Walter on [email protected] 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.
We value honesty in your application.
AI generated content must not be presented as your own work.
Please review our guidance on the use of AI in your application here.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with The Guardian, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Advertising accounts managers and creative directors (SOC 2494) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~33k in sample- Middle half £39,936–63,596
- Median £48,152
- Going rate £46,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. The Guardian holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2494 going rate of £46,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.