Head of Creative Strategy (12 month mat cover)

About us

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.

At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.

In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.

Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

 

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.

 

The role 

The Head of Creative Strategy will lead a team of creative strategists to work hand in glove with our FT Studio and FT client and agency partners as well our internal network to provide market leading creative content solutions. Tapping into the FT audience and network to consult, ideate and construct award winning proposals.

This position will be offered as a 12 month fixed term parental cover. 

 

Key responsibilities

• Lead a global team of multidisciplinary individuals to deliver best-in-class creative solutions and content.
• Inspire and cultivate a high-energy, high-performance culture within the Creative Strategy team.
• Collaborate closely with FT Studio to ensure exceptional creative output and production quality for commercial partners.
• Take a lead or contributory role in ideation sessions, helping to shape strategic and creative solutions for client opportunities.
• Work alongside creative strategists and subject matter experts to build client confidence in the FT's ability to tell their stories effectively.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to uphold quality control standards across strategic pitches and content output.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

 

Required skills and experience 

• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing and inspiring creative and strategic teams.
• Strong background in developing and executing brand, campaign, and communications strategies.
• Demonstrated success in contributing to and winning large new business pitches.
• Deep understanding of the media landscape, including new media technologies, platforms, and content activation.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation delivery, workshop facilitation, and relationship management.
• Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to develop insight-led solutions for client and brand partners.

 

What’s in it for you? Our benefits

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

At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all.

 

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