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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. JOB PURPOSE The Fixed Income Events Division of FT Live is a fast-paced, tight knit team of 35 people laser-focussed on creating the best deal-making events for the structured finance, bond market and private credit communities. We are a portfolio of ten best-in-class events including the famous industry events Global ABS (30 years old, 5650+ people in Barcelona), ABS East (31 years old, 6390+ people in Miami), FT Global Bond Summit (35 years old, 850+ people in London) and the CEE Forum (31 years old, 2390+ people in Vienna) and fast-growing launches like Private Credit Connect: London which launched this year with over 600+ attendees. The Senior Marketing Manager (SMM) is responsible for driving delegate acquisition, audience engagement and commercial growth across Bond portfolio conferences and events, helping to strengthen our position as the leading global provider of fixed income intelligence and deal-making marketplaces. Working closely with the Marketing Director and cross-functional partners across the FT, the SMM will lead integrated marketing campaigns, handling the full campaign lifecycle from pre-event marketing and campaign management through to on-site execution and post-event analysis. The role requires a commercially minded and strategically driven marketer with strong leadership skills, an entrepreneurial approach and a passion for data-led marketing and audience growth. As a senior member of the marketing team, the SMM will help shape the future development of the events portfolio during an exciting phase of growth and integration within the FT. They will lead, mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture that encourages innovation, accountability and continuous improvement. KEY OBJECTIVES Event Marketing & Commercial Leadership * Own the marketing strategy, delivery and commercial performance of flagship Fixed Income Events across the full campaign lifecycle, leading multi-channel campaigns across email, social media, digital marketing and partnerships while coordinating support from wider marketing team members where appropriate. * Deliver against delegate registration, attendance and commercial revenue targets across the global events portfolio. * Own marketing performance against key targets, ensuring campaigns are optimised to meet commercial and audience growth objectives. * Drive portfolio-level audience and revenue growth through acquisition, retention and commercial marketing initiatives. * Drive senior-level audience acquisition and segmentation strategies aligned to target markets using research, data insights and AI-powered tools. * Develop pricing strategies in partnership with commercial partners. * Accelerate inbound and audience-first marketing through SEO, content marketing, social media and community engagement. * Ensure all event websites and digital touchpoints are optimised for tracking, SEO, user experience and conversion performance. * Develop integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns using the wider FT Group and FT.com ecosystem. * Collaborate with FT editorial, subscriptions, commercial and data teams to identify cross-promotional and audience growth opportunities. * Manage event marketing budgets effectively to deliver measurable return on investment and commercial impact. * Build strong relationships across sales, production, operations, design, and wider marketing teams while championing marketing standard and innovation. * Provide strategic direction, prioritisation and oversight across team campaigns and workloads to ensure delivery against commercial objectives. * Provide senior marketing leadership on-site during flagship events, ensuring effective campaign execution, collaborator coordination and attendee experience. Strategic Projects & People Management * Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring and development for marketing team members. * Lead recruitment, onboarding and performance management for junior and mid-level marketers. * Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages creativity, accountability and innovation. * Partner with the Marketing Director to streamline and standardise marketing processes, improving operational efficiency, campaign delivery and team effectiveness. * Ensure high standards of campaign quality assurance, governance and brand consistency across all marketing activities. * Encourage data-led decision making and continuous optimisation across campaigns and team workflows. * Lead workshops and training initiatives focused on AI adoption, digital innovation and modern marketing capabilities. * Support the evaluation and implementation of marketing technology, automation and AI-enabled tools. * Support strategic brand initiatives including rebranding, messaging development and new product or Bond event launches. * Drive greater collaboration across FT Group teams including FT.com, FT Pro and FT Specialist. * Act as a senior marketing lead within the wider business, contributing to long-term planning and commercial growth initiatives. EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES Experience & skills * Track record of managing and developing high-performing marketing teams, while providing proofing, testing, and quality assurance where required. * Experience in successfully designing and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns. * Demonstrates effective collaboration with other brands/teams and embraces new ideas, systems, projects or processes. * Confident decision maker with the ability to assess opportunities, manage risk and make commercially informed recommendations. * Experience using all or most of; standard email platforms, Salesforce, Sprout Social, CMS systems, Canva, Google Analytics, and Google Sheets/Excel. * Experience in the commercialisation of events including launch events. * Willingness to develop knowledge both within the marketing field and the industries we serve. * Strong experience in digital marketing techniques and channels. * A proven record of testing, measuring and evaluating marketing channels to optimise spend and demonstrate return on investment. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate performance metrics, challenges and opportunities to key partners and project teams. ATTRIBUTES * Dedicated and driven to achieve commercial success. * Excellent organisational and time management skills. * Ability to build and foster excellent relationships with business partners of all levels. * Comfortable managing multiple priorities and delivering to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Excellent communication and partner management skills across teams and global offices. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. We currently operate a hybrid model which requires staff to work onsite 50% of the time. 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. 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ABOUT US The Financial Times ranks among the top news organisations worldwide. It is known for its authority, integrity, and accuracy. Its mission is to provide quality information and services around the globe. At the FT, curiosity flourishes and ambitious thinking is valued. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, produce work that matters and provide 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. Without a set route, you’ll uncover new skills and build a career that can lead you anywhere. Develop a newsworthy career at the FT. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION We believe in the importance of diverse viewpoints and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be authentic and perform to their full potential. We are dedicated to eliminating obstacles for everyone, with particular attention to challenges encountered by underrepresented groups. THE ROLE We are seeking a Technology Supplier & Contract Manager to assume responsibility for the operational management, governance, and commercial oversight of our key technology suppliers. Reporting to the Project Portfolio Management Director within our Product & Technology organisation, you will make sure technology partners consistently meet contractual duties, service benchmarks, and business aims. You will lead the operational management of strategic suppliers once contracts are awarded, promoting supplier performance, governance, and value maximisation during the supplier lifecycle. You will collaborate extensively with Product & Technology, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and supplier delivery teams. The goal is to develop supplier relationships, boost commercial outcomes, and uphold governance across software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, and managed service providers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage the day-to-day operations of strategic technology vendors and service providers. * Develop and maintain supplier governance frameworks, performance scorecards and regular service review cadences. * Build strong supplier relationships while holding vendors accountable for contractual commitments, targets and SLAs. * Drive continuous improvement through performance reviews, service improvement plans and effective blocking issue management. * Identify and mitigate supplier risks relating to operational delivery, security, compliance and financial performance. * Own the operational lifecycle of technology contracts, including onboarding, renewals, extensions, service reviews and supplier exits. * Maintain visibility of contract renewal dates, commercial obligations and termination windows. * Partner with Procurement and Legal to support contract renewals, renegotiations and new supplier engagements. * Find opportunities to optimise supplier spend, licensing models and commercial value across technology services. * Support budgeting, forecasting and financial governance for third-party technology expenditure. * Produce reporting on supplier performance, contract status, risks, renewals and financial exposure. * Establish governance forums with internal collaborators and strategic suppliers. * Assist with audit, regulatory, and third-party risk management activities. * Strengthen supplier management procedures, controls, reporting, and governance standards within Product & Technology. * Champion collaborative working, delivery excellence and continuous improvement. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Proven experience managing IT suppliers, vendor relationships, technology contracts or technology service management within a complex organisation. * Strong understanding of supplier relationship management (SRM) principles and post-contract supplier governance. * Experience working across enterprise technology environments, including SaaS, cloud platforms, infrastructure, software licensing, managed services and support agreements. * Strong knowledge of contract governance, SLAs, benchmarks, service credits, supplier performance frameworks and operational governance. * Ability to interpret contractual obligations and translate them into effective supplier management practices. * Commercially aware, with experience directing supplier cost management, contract renewals, and value improvement projects. * Excellent ability to manage collaborators, with the capability to build trusted relationships across Product & Technology, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Security and business teams. * Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with confidence challenging suppliers constructively. * Excellent analytical and organisational skills, including experience producing governance reports, managing risks and maintaining contract documentation. * Experience identifying and mitigating supplier-related operational, financial, compliance and service risks. * Ability to manage multiple suppliers, competing priorities and complex service environments. * Experience developing governance forums and advancing supplier performance by means of formal review processes. DESIRABLE * Experience working within an organisation centered around digital products or services. * Knowledge of IT procurement and contract governance processes. * Experience with third-party risk oversight and technology governance frameworks. * Experience supporting commercial assessments and arguments for technology investments. * Knowledge of software licensing frameworks and vendor commercial approaches. What's in it for You? Our benefits differ depending on location, but we are dedicated to offering top-tier perks at every office. These include generous annual leave, medical coverage, inclusive parental leave packages, discounted gym memberships, and chances to contribute to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here: https://aboutus.ft.com/careers/benefits. We follow a 50% hybrid working model, with employees onsite two to three days per week. This approach builds trust and supports remote adaptability. It also encourages in-person camaraderie and peer learning. We are open to flexible working pattern requests for all roles when possible. ACCESSIBILITY We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please inform us if you need any reasonable adjustments or personalization during the application process or to assist you in attending an interview. If you wish to talk about your needs or have any inquiries, email talent@ft.com and someone from our team will gladly assist you. FURTHER INFORMATION At the FT, we encourage innovation and technology adoption. We understand that candidates might bring AI tools into their application process. Although using AI to help with your application is acceptable, ensuring that all submitted details are authentic and accurately show your skills, experience, and qualifications is crucial. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI during the application process might be observed to guarantee a fair and transparent hiring experience for everyone. Please watch out for fake job ads and offers pretending to be from the Financial Times. Genuine openings will ask you to apply via the official Financial Times careers website. The FT will never request financial details, payments, or referrals to outside parties during recruitment. If you doubt a posting’s authenticity or suspect fraud, email talent@ft.com. Interested in the FT but haven't found the right position yet? Join our Talent Community to get exclusive updates, featured jobs, and insights into working at the FT.