Global Magazine Operations and Print Sustainability Manager

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.

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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 ideal candidate has a deep understanding of publishing operations and sustainability principles, with a proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams across regions.

Main Responsibilities

• Handle the magazine printing for the FT newspaper portfolio of magazines - including but not limited to HTSI, FTWeekend magazine, Art of Fashion, Business Education and FT Wealth along with any special executions

• Handle the magazine printing for FT Specialist titles - Investors Chronicle, The Banker, FDi and Professional Wealth Management

• Ensure all magazines are printed to meet the quality standards that the FT expects by working with our third party partners to ensure consistency with robust quality control procedures in place.

• Handle the FT’s magazine contractual obligations by measuring and reporting on the SLA performance, across all of our magazine printing partnerships.

• Work closely with colleagues within the department and elsewhere (Commercial, Production and our external partners) to ensure magazines are printed on time.

• Work closely with colleagues on commercial ideas and initiatives.

• Handle the FT’s print sustainability requirements.  This will include working with key collaborators internally and externally, keeping accurate records, and producing reports in line with the FT’s aim of reducing its environmental impact.

Details of Role

• Booking of print slots across all magazine print sites and ensuring non standard paper requirements are met where sites are supplying their own paper

• Maintain the relationship with our reproduction house for HTSI checking the quality of all magazines printed WW as soon as they are available and discussing and resolving any issues with the printers including reimbursement as required in line with print quality contractual obligations.

• Maintain the relationship with our third-party mailing partners for FT Specialist titles, discussing and resolving any issues as required and ensuring a high quality of service.

• Performance management and resolution of all contractual SLAs with our printing partners reporting back internally a monthly summary of performance.  

• Ensure all printing contracts and insurance details (newspaper and magazine sites) are kept up to date and latest versions are always available.

• Work with finance to update pricing models on a quarterly basis for special executions so that all popular executions are included for HTSI and FT Weekend magazine - for example costs for gatefolds, centre inserts etc

• Work with finance as required for FT Newspaper and FT Specialist magazines.

• Lead all printing and paper requirements for the FT in their carbon footprint reporting.  This will also involve setting up a reporting and recording system to ensure the FT is aligned with EUDR legislation at the appropriate time.

Required Skills

• Detailed understanding and experience of the magazine printing process is preferred, however we will also consider applicants with experience in newspaper printing and other related fields such as book publishing, packaging / label printing, commercial/advertising, marketing print services, etc

• Willingness to undertake travel within the UK and Europe to visit our magazine printers, if required, throughout the year

• Can do attitude with ability to respond quickly to changing priorities as required 

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to run multiple projects, deadlines, and collaborators simultaneously.

• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and internal systems for which full training will be provided.

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 [email protected] 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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