Senior Event Manager, FT Live

Financial Times; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Event Manager to oversee the logistics of international events, including in-person, digital, and hybrid formats. This role requires a confident and organized individual with strong project management skills and the ability to deliver outstanding events that exceed expectations. You'll work collaboratively with a diverse team, ensuring high-quality experiences for delegates, speakers, and sponsors. If you're passionate about creating impactful events and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering in-person, virtual, and hybrid B2B events.
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end logistics for various events, ensuring quality and alignment with standards.
• Maintain budgets, control costs, and negotiate with suppliers.

Skills

Event Management

Budget Management

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Time Management

Negotiation

Technology Adaptability

Tools

Engagement Tools

Job description

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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.

FT Live Overview

Financial Times Live (FT Live) is the conferences and events division of the Financial Times newspaper and its group publications. Our mission is to bring our global executive audiences the very latest in knowledge and opinion, and connect them to one another.

Chaired by senior FT journalists, the 200-plus core events, strategic forums and digital webinars organised by FT Live every year gather pre-eminent public and private sector decision-makers, visionaries and strategists from the world’s most important economies and industries for agenda-setting debates that cover the key issues of our time.

From unique experiences such as the FTWeekend Festival to our senior-level business summits such as the award-winning Global Boardroom, FT Live has become one of the FT Group’s most successful divisions, at the forefront of FT’s development as a key, interactive information source across platforms.

Summary Of Role

You will be responsible for managing end-to-end logistics for international in-person, digital, and hybrid events, ranging from intimate roundtables to full-day conferences, including webinars, workshops, awards, and multi-sponsored events.

Job Specification

We seek an organized, professional individual confident in presenting at all levels with internal and external partners, to deliver outstanding events that meet and exceed expectations within budget.

Key Responsibilities

1. Flawless event execution: Delivering quality events aligned with FT standards, optimizing delegate, speaker, and sponsor experience, and managing events onsite and digitally.
2. Budget management: Maintaining budgets, controlling costs, negotiating with suppliers, preparing forecasts, and ensuring accurate invoicing and reporting.
3. Speaker and editorial support: Managing speaker onboarding and editorial coordination to enhance their experience.
4. Sponsor management: Ensuring all deliverables are met to high standards and contributing to client satisfaction.
5. Vendor relations: Reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts with venues and vendors, acting as the main contact point.
6. Team collaboration: Leading project meetings, mentoring team members, and contributing to process improvements for event delivery.

Candidate Profile

• Confident, autonomous worker capable of meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure.
• Highly organized with excellent multitasking and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, adept at communication across all levels.
• Numerate, detail-oriented, diligent, and meticulous.
• Results-driven, proactive, and willing to take initiative.
• Quick learner, especially with new technology and digital tools.
• Flexible to travel nationally and internationally as needed.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience in delivering in-person, virtual, and hybrid B2B events.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience with engagement tools like live polling, Q&A, apps, etc.