Junior Project Manager – Internal Initiatives
Belfast
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 daring 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 authorities 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.
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 under‑represented groups.
The Role
FT Locations is a division of the Financial Times Group (FT Group), providing world‑class location intelligence products and consulting services. We empower organisations with data‑driven insights to optimise investment decisions, mitigate risks and enhance business expansion strategies. As part of its continued growth, FT Locations is strengthening its commercial infrastructure to support the expansion of its strategy and consulting services portfolio. The Junior Project Manager – Internal Initiatives serves as a key connector between Sales, Consulting, Procurement and external partners within FT Locations. This role is responsible for ensuring that bids and RFP responses are coordinated effectively, delivered accurately and submitted on time. It also supports the development of sales enablement materials, provides project coordination and research support to selected consulting engagements, where required. The role reports to the Head of Consulting and liaises closely with the Managing Director and Head of Sales.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal & Bid Coordination
* Coordinate closely with the Head of Sales, Principal and Managing Director to support proposal development once consulting opportunities are identified.
* Assist with proposal writing, bid preparation and submission for FT Locations’ strategy and consulting projects.
* Liaise with internal procurement, legal and finance teams to coordinate required bid documentation.
* Handle proposal timelines, version control and submission requirements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Maintain and update proposal assets including templates, methodologies, biographies and standard content.
* Ensure all strategy opportunities are accurately logged and maintained in internal CRMs and trackers.
* Support weekly pipeline reviews through preparation of status updates, summaries and risk identification.
* Monitor relevant RFP databases and identify qualified opportunities for evaluation.
* Assist in tracking proposal conversion rates, bid outcomes and pipeline performance metrics where required.
Operational & Partner Onboarding Support
* Coordinate supplier, subcontractor and partner onboarding activities through FT internal procurement systems.
* Support coordination between FT Locations and external subcontractors or partners.
* Provide project coordination support for selected consulting engagements, including achievement tracking and research support and assistance where required.
Process Optimisation
* Maintain version control, naming conventions and document storage protocols for proposal‑related materials.
* Contribute to development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sales enablement activities.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, proposal quality and cross‑team collaboration.
Required Skills and Experience
* Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
* Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting or editing proposal content.
* Proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Slides and collaborative working tools.
* Experience effectively coordinating across multiple internal collaborators and teams.
* Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking capabilities.
* Understanding of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) or economic development sectors.
* Familiarity with procurement or vendor management systems.
* Experience using CRM platforms and pipeline reporting tools.
* Previous project management or coordination experience.
* Exposure to consulting, professional services or strategy environments.
What’s in it for You?
Our benefits vary by location. We are committed to providing best‑in‑class perks across all our offices, including generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. We operate a hybrid model which requires staff to work onsite 50% of the time, subject to role requirements & regular review. While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for all roles. We reserve discretion on reasonable notice to change this approach either generally or for specific individuals or teams.
Accessibility
We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.
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