Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, details available upon application

About the Role
The Financial Times (FT) is one of the world's leading news organisations, recognised globally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. You will join a warm, collaborative culture where you connect with a diverse community of experts supporting your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you, allowing you to discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.

FT Live, the conferences and events division of the Financial Times, delivers over 200 events, strategic forums and digital webinars annually. These bring together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers, visionaries and strategists from key global economies and industries. From flagship experiences like the FTWeekend Festival to senior-level business summits such as the award-winning Global Boardroom, FT Live is one of the FT Group's fastest-growing and most successful divisions.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Event Operations Executive to support the delivery of our portfolio of in-person, digital and hybrid events. Working closely with Event Managers and colleagues across FT Live, you will coordinate event logistics, digital delivery and audio-visual requirements. This permanent role is ideal for candidates at an early stage of their events career.

Please note the closing date for applications is Friday 7th August 2026 at 4:30pm BST. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.

Experience
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work
- Confidence working with numbers, budgets and invoices
- Interest in international conferences, events and digital event delivery
- Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally when required

About you
- Proactive approach with confidence to take ownership of tasks
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond calmly to changing priorities
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, clients and suppliers
- Ability to learn new systems, processes and technical skills quickly

Qualifications
- A degree or equivalent experience in Event Management, International Event Management or a related field is desirable
- Previous experience supporting live, digital or hybrid events is advantageous
- Familiarity with webinar platforms, event-management systems or basic video-editing tools is preferred
- Experience working with event suppliers, venues or production partners is beneficial