Marketing Manager Events, FT Live London

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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 cutting‑edge insights, premium networking opportunities and high‑quality experiences for global audiences. As Marketing Manager, 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 Pharma and Life Sciences portfolio. You will develop and execute strategic marketing campaigns that build awareness, attract high‑value audiences and maximise delegate and sponsorship revenue. Working within a collaborative marketing team, you will combine data‑driven insights with creative campaign execution to engage senior decision‑makers and industry leaders across multiple channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Marketing & Audience Growth: Develop and execute data‑led, multi‑channel marketing strategies to increase event awareness, reach and delegate attendance. Identify and target new audience segments using market insights to refine messaging and campaign effectiveness. Lead the development of clear value propositions and audience messaging aligned with FT Live’s brand and event objectives. Manage marketing budgets and allocate resources to maximise ROI. Identify data gaps and design lead generation strategies to ensure both the volume and quality of leads required to support 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, ensuring 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. Identify 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 inform future campaign strategies. Track marketing ROI and recommend strategies to improve audience acquisition and retention.
• Internal Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with the Content team to ensure speakers, agendas and key themes are effectively communicated across marketing channels. Work closely with Delegate Sales, jointly 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

• 4–5+ years’ experience in B2B marketing, ideally within events, media or an agency environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing multi‑channel marketing campaigns.
• A strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance creativity with analytical thinking.
• Experience building and engaging professional audiences using data and market insights.
• Excellent copywriting and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling marketing messages.
• A digital‑first approach with experience using CRM platforms, marketing automation tools and analytics platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of Google Analytics and digital performance metrics.
• Comfortable working with marketing technologies and emerging tools, including AI‑driven marketing tools where relevant.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience marketing large‑scale conferences or B2B events.
• Familiarity with Pharma or Life Sciences 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’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

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