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About Us

We’re a rapidly growing team building a disruptive Consultancy! We draw on a unique proposition; lived experience of the successful transformation of the FT, operating expertise from experienced practitioners and a proven playbook to help organisations transform to a high performing customer centred model. Our mission is to help organisations build valuable relationships with their consumers and build resilient business models.

The Financial Times is one of the world’s prestigious business media organisations, recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. Join us and find an inclusive and fast-paced environment with unique opportunities to support every step of your career.

You’ll be an early team member of a funded startup within an established institution – a rare opportunity. We offer a fun and flexible work environment with a best-in-class benefits package.

Learn more about FT Strategies and what we offer here at ftstrategies.com.

The Role

Through the capabilities we have built, our people and our culture, we have successfully transformed our business model in the face of disruption. Customer engagement, Subscription and Data sits at the core of our organisation and has enabled us to build a strong relationship with our readers.

FT Strategies is the FT’s boutique consultancy – leveraging the FT’s expertise to help clients grow their digital revenue and optimise customer engagement. We are looking for an experienced and motivated candidate to join this high growth start-up within the Financial Times.

You will be joining a fast-paced and dynamic work environment as we scale our consulting business. You will be central to that growth, shaping how it succeeds.

You’ll be an early team member of a funded startup, with a proven proposition within an established institution – an extremely rare opportunity.

You will drive our mission, helping global clients develop digital strategies that transform both their businesses and the customer experience.

The Role

FT Strategies (FTS) run a number of programmes in partnership with the Google News Initiative (GNI) to help publishers develop sustainable reader revenue driven businesses. Your role in this will be to assist with the project management of these programmes in order to facilitate the delivery of consulting engagements. This is initially a 6-month internship, with possibility to turn it into a permanent role if successful.

Degree qualification or previous experience is not required for the role – we are looking for able candidates who are passionate about building a career in Project Management, from a range of backgrounds. Study support could be available for the right candidate (PRINCE2, Agile, APM/PMI).

Key responsibilities

The Project Management Intern will:

• Work with the Programme Manager to deliver successful completion of programmes through building content that will be useful for the publishers and communicating updates/changes/processes to the programme attendees
• Manage the tech and logistical requirements associated with delivery of GNI partner project
• Produce and organise programme files so they are clear and accessible for the people who need access to them
• Liaise with internal FT/FTS and external subject matter experts (SMEs) in order to involve them in content and events, being mindful of their time and ensuring adequate briefing notes are shared in advance
• Act as a key point of contact with publishers throughout the engagement, ensuring all participants have access to required support and resources
• Conduct screening interviews with publishers participating in the programmes to ensure the consulting sessions are relevant, specific and informative
• Manage consultants’ availability in-programme, ensuring the publishers get adequate contact-time with them
• Manage calendar of delivery and scheduling of subsequent programmes
• Be responsible for the post-programme action plan, ensuring delivery is improved upon in each iteration
• Build strong client relationships and be available to respond to ad hoc requests.

We are looking for someone that is:

• Enthusiastic about developing the skills required to become a competent project manager
• Adaptable with strong interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, and with a high level of attention to detail
• An excellent communicator and listener
• Accountable, resilient and action orientated
• A can do attitude and willingness to deliver the highest level of service to clients
• A Results-driven, high-performing, high-quality work attitude
• A collaborative nature with the ability to work within and lead a team
• Excited by ambiguity and a fast-growing, entrepreneurial culture
• Passionate about the media and technology sector
• Fluent in English
• Additional languages are welcomed but not essential

Logistics

We are looking for someone to join full time and immediately for this role. You will be based remotely and at the Financial Times office in London.

In future, this role may require travel to client locations, which may be outside the UK.

Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information

The FT are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. We aim to treat all employees in a fair and consistent manner, promote good working relationships to encourage high standards of conduct and performance within a work environment free from harassment, bullying and discrimination.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments 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, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.