The Financial Times

About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we give all employees a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

The Role / Position Overview

The Financial Times, one of the world’s leading business news organisations, is recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. FT Schools helps the next generation of decision makers prepare for life after school by enabling students to achieve more academically, make informed career choices, understand personal finance and become more engaged citizens.

The Student Advocate Program offers high school students the opportunity to develop new skills through promoting the benefits of reading the FT to their friends and teachers as well as being the voice of the student to the FT. The FT Schools Team is receptive to new ideas, creative, and a great environment to develop new employability skills and make new connections.

Job Purpose

We are trying to make the FT more accessible to young people through Student Advocates by building relationships with high school students and teachers at secondary schools. The role of a Student Advocate is to promote the benefits of the FT at school and represent the voice of students to the FT by suggesting ideas for how we can be more relevant for teenagers. We hope that Student University Mentors can be the bridge between Student Advocates in schools and the FT. They will lead and motivate teams of 60 Student Advocates across the world, discuss new ideas and work closely with the Schools Team to transform the FT into something which is more compelling for young people.

Student University Mentors will be able to do their work remotely from home/university and will be in regular contact with the FT. The position is paid and is part time (12 hours per month spread throughout the month) and on a contract basis (duration roughly 6 months).

Key Responsibilities

• Support a group of 60 Student Advocates by running two monthly calls and maintaining regular contact on Slack, helping them feel confident sharing ideas to boost FT visibility in schools
• Communicate ideas clearly between the FT and Student Advocates, and work with the Schools team to put these ideas into action
• Gather feedback from Advocates on ongoing projects and use this to help shape programme development
• Keep teachers updated on their students’ progress through monthly emails and respond to any queries
• Track student engagement by monitoring attendance, updating records and following up where needed to ensure active participation

Required Skills / Experience

This role would suit a current university student, looking for a part time position that they can work around their studies.

• Be a current undergraduate or postgraduate university student
• High levels of motivation and initiative
• A keen interest in news and current affairs
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience mentoring young people or working with diverse groups
• Familiarity with the FT/FT Schools (desirable)

Candidates must submit a resume & cover letter by August 4th 2025.

The cover letter can be in any form e.g. a letter, video or podcast. We would like to hear your ideas on how the FT can better engage with young people and we would also like to hear about any relevant experience in mentoring young people and communicating with lots of different groups. We encourage you to be creative and will select a shortlist to interview.

What’s in it for you? Our 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 is 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 have implemented a hybrid working model and we also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. 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 send an email to talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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