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Head of Content (Partner Events, 12-month Parental Cover)

Posted 3 hours 44 minutes ago by Deepstreamtech

Permanent

Full Time

Sales & Marketing Jobs

London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Requirements

Demonstrable experience in launching and executing engaging B2B events, including agenda design and speaker recruitment
A strong understanding and keen interest in current affairs and the issues affecting global business
Demonstrable experience in working with clients to align content strategy with commercial goals
Strong experience in dealing with time pressure and problem-solving in projects that may be challenging due to client requirements
Strong skills in managing content timelines and deliverables to optimise outcomes
Experience in budget management
Ability to build and maintain an extensive network of contacts and foster positive connections at all levels to develop knowledge and relationships with internal and external collaborators
Experience in managing and mentoring teams, supporting professional development
Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to engage effectively with customers

What the job involves

FT Live is seeking a dynamic, experienced content manager to coordinate programmes across a portfolio of highly bespoke B2B events designed for specific commercial partners
As a key member of both the content team and the Partner Events division of FT Live, the ideal candidate will combine deep understanding of market trends with a commercially minded, adaptable and hands-on approach to shaping the success of each event
This role requires strong project management and client management skills as well as a proactive and innovative approach to event content design that optimises commercial success while assuring editorial integrity
This is a 12-month maternity cover role and is likely to start in June 2026
Supervise content for the Partner Events division, and manage the design of bespoke event programmes - in some cases directly, in other cases by commissioning the work to other content editors within FT Live
Collaborate with clients to ideate thought-provoking, creative events, ensuring alignment with market trends and industry needs as well as client objectives
Shape event agendas that deliver high value to sponsors and attendees across multiple formats and delivery platforms
Managing timelines and deliverables for timely, high-quality event production
Manage content budgets for partner events
Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, including FT editorial and commercial, marketing, operations and project management functions within FT Live and the broader FT Group
Guide and nurture a team of content editors to ensure seamless, high-quality event execution
Collaborate with the commercial team to align content strategies with sponsor needs, testing new concepts for growth
Contribute to organisational and process changes needed to deliver results in a dynamic live and virtual events business