Senior Marketing Executive, Legal & Retail Portfolios

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The Role

FT Live, the events division of the Financial Times, brings together influential business leaders, policymakers and industry experts through world-class conferences, summits and forums. Our events deliver innovative insights, premium networking opportunities and high-quality experiences for global audiences.

As Senior Marketing Executive, Events, you will play a key role in driving the growth and success of several high-profile FT Live events, with a primary focus on our Legal and Retail portfolios. You will develop and deliver strategic marketing campaigns that build awareness, attract high-value audiences and support delegate and sponsorship revenue.

Working within a collaborative marketing team, you will combine data-led insight with creative campaign execution to engage senior decision-makers and industry leaders across multiple channels.

Please be advised that the close date for applications will be Wednesday 23rd September at 12pm BST. Please note that for fairness and consistency across all applications, we will be unable to accept applications after this date and time.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Marketing & Audience Growth

• Develop and deliver data-led, multi-channel marketing strategies to increase event awareness, reach and delegate attendance.
• Identify and target new audience segments, using market and audience insights to refine messaging and campaign effectiveness.
• Develop clear value propositions and audience messaging aligned with FT Live’s brand and event objectives.
• Manage marketing budgets and allocate resources to maximise return on investment.
• Identify data gaps and develop lead-generation strategies to support the volume and quality of leads required for delegate revenue growth.

Campaign Execution & Digital Engagement

• Plan and deliver integrated campaigns across email, web, digital and print advertising, SEO, social media and content marketing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to produce engaging digital content and compelling marketing assets.
• Manage and optimise event websites, supporting a seamless user journey from awareness through to registration.

Partnerships & Community Building

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with media organisations, industry associations and community groups to extend event reach.
• Contribute to community and content strategies that strengthen audience engagement and loyalty across the portfolio.
• Find opportunities to cross-promote events where appropriate.

Data, Analytics & Performance Optimisation

• Monitor campaign performance and key marketing metrics throughout the campaign lifecycle, making data-informed adjustments to optimise results.
• Conduct detailed post-event analysis to identify insights and advise on future campaign strategies.
• Track marketing return on investment and recommend opportunities to improve audience acquisition and retention.

Internal Collaboration & Relationship Management

• Partner closely with the Content team to ensure speakers, agendas and key themes are communicated effectively across marketing channels.
• Work closely with Delegate Sales, supporting delegate revenue targets through targeted lead-generation and conversion strategies.
• Collaborate with Commercial Sales to support sponsorship opportunities through compelling marketing positioning.
• Coordinate with the Operations team to help deliver a seamless and premium event experience.
• Work with the wider FT Live marketing team, including design, data and performance specialists, to deliver high-impact campaigns.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3 years experience or equivalent demonstrated ability in B2B marketing, ideally within events, media or an agency environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• A strong commercial approach, with the ability to combine creative thinking with data and analysis.
• Experience building and engaging professional audiences using data and market insights.
• Excellent copywriting and communication skills, with the ability to create clear and compelling marketing messages.
• A digital-first approach, with experience using CRM platforms, marketing automation tools and analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding and application of Google Analytics and digital performance metrics.
• Confidence working with marketing technologies and emerging tools, including suitable use of AI marketing tools where relevant.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple campaigns simultaneously in a timely manner.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship management skills.

Desirable

• Experience marketing large-scale conferences or B2B events.
• Familiarity with Legal or Retail industry audiences.
• Experience working with partnership marketing or industry associations.

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. 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 currently operate a hybrid model which requires staff to work onsite 50% of the time, subject to role requirements & regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for all roles. We believe this balanced approach supports flexibility and protects our culture, making collaboration and communication easier, building stronger relationships and team cohesion, and supporting peer learning. We reserve discretion on reasonable notice to change this approach either generally or for specific individuals or teams.

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

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