Marketing Manager, FT Live (12-month Parental Cover)
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeContract
Posted At5/9/2026
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Description
This job is with Financial Times, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. About Us
The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.
In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.
Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.
Build a newsworthy career at the FT.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.
The Role
As Marketing Manager, Events, you will play a central role in driving the growth and success of FT Live’s high-profile events portfolio. You will be responsible for developing and driving strategic marketing plans, identifying and engaging target audiences, and delivering compelling campaigns that maximise attendance, delegate revenue and sponsorship opportunities.
From flagship experiences including the award-winning Global Boardroom, Business of Entertainment and Women at the Top, FT Live is one of the Financial Times Group’s fastest-growing and most successful divisions. It sits at the forefront of the FT’s evolution as a dynamic, interactive information source across multiple platforms.
Reporting to the Head of Marketing Operations & Planning, this 12-month parental cover role will support the B2C Senior Marketing Lead and work at the heart of FT Live’s relationship with delegates. You will collaborate closely with teams across the Financial Times to deliver integrated marketing campaigns, attract high-quality audiences to flagship virtual and hybrid events, and contribute to delegate revenue targets and wider business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.
In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.
Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.
Build a newsworthy career at the FT.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.
The Role
As Marketing Manager, Events, you will play a central role in driving the growth and success of FT Live’s high-profile events portfolio. You will be responsible for developing and driving strategic marketing plans, identifying and engaging target audiences, and delivering compelling campaigns that maximise attendance, delegate revenue and sponsorship opportunities.
From flagship experiences including the award-winning Global Boardroom, Business of Entertainment and Women at the Top, FT Live is one of the Financial Times Group’s fastest-growing and most successful divisions. It sits at the forefront of the FT’s evolution as a dynamic, interactive information source across multiple platforms.
Reporting to the Head of Marketing Operations & Planning, this 12-month parental cover role will support the B2C Senior Marketing Lead and work at the heart of FT Live’s relationship with delegates. You will collaborate closely with teams across the Financial Times to deliver integrated marketing campaigns, attract high-quality audiences to flagship virtual and hybrid events, and contribute to delegate revenue targets and wider business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement data-driven, multi-channel marketing strategies to increase event awareness, reach, delegate attendance and sponsorship revenue
- Identify and target new audience segments, demonstrating market insights to refine messaging and campaign effectiveness
- Lead the development of value propositions and audience messaging aligned to FT Live’s brand and event objectives
- Manage marketing budgets and optimise spend to maximise return on investment and commercial performance
- Analyse audience and lead data gaps, implementing lead generation strategies to support delegate sales and revenue growth
- Plan and implement integrated campaigns across email, web, digital and print advertising, SEO, social media and content marketing
- Work with internal partners to create engaging digital content and ensure consistency across all marketing touchpoints
- Own and optimise the digital presence for events, including website management and customer journey optimisation
- Develop strategic partnerships with media, associations and industry organisations to extend campaign reach and audience growth
- Drive community and content strategies that strengthen engagement and cross-promote relevant events
- Monitor campaign performance throughout the event lifecycle, making real-time adjustments to maximise effectiveness
- Conduct post-event analysis to identify insights, measure return on investment and inform future campaign strategies
- Collaborate closely with Content, Delegate Sales, Commercial Sales, Operations and wider Marketing teams to deliver seamless, high-impact campaigns and premium attendee experiences
- 4–5+ years’ B2B or B2C marketing experience, ideally within events, media or agency environments
- Proven experience building and engaging audiences through multi-channel marketing campaigns
- Strong strategic and commercial mentality, balancing creative thinking with analytical decision-making
- Experience marketing premium B2B conferences, virtual events or hybrid event portfolios
- Familiarity with subscription, media or audience-led business models
- Experience working with sponsorship or partnership marketing campaigns
Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.
We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.
Accessibility
We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Further information
At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.
Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.
Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site, and the FT will never ask for financial information, payments, or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity, please contact talent@ft.com.
Interested in the FT but don’t see the right role yet? Join our Talent Community to receive exclusive updates, featured jobs, and insights into working at the FT.
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Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.
Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site, and the FT will never ask for financial information, payments, or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity, please contact talent@ft.com.
Interested in the FT but don’t see the right role yet? Join our Talent Community to receive exclusive updates, featured jobs, and insights into working at the FT.
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