Chief UK Business Correspondent

About us

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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 role

This is a senior reporting role at the intersection of business and politics that is crucial to maintaining and strengthening our position in the UK.

The successful candidate will be a self-starting, energetic reporter who can work effectively with reporters and editors across the UK newsroom to produce big scoops, compelling interviews and deep analysis on British business.

To land great stories and elevate our coverage above rivals in a competitive market, the chief UK business correspondent must possess - or be able to assemble quickly - a rich contacts book, ranging from CEOs and chairs to investors and government policy advisors.

The role covers many of the UK’s business groups, such as the CBI, and requires working closely with the Westminster team on delivering scoops on government policy. 

A central theme is the Labour government’s effort to drive growth by relaxing some rules on planning and financial regulation while also shoring up the public finances with big tax rises. 

There is also a focus on covering the City of London, including the Square Mile’s brokers, and identifying and reporting on issues central to the boardroom debate, such as diversity.

This correspondent should be able to bring their contacts book and board level sources to bear on a wide range of UK corporate stories, coordinating with sector specialists and the deals team to break stories and analyse them better and faster than the competition.

 

Please submit your application by the end of the day, Monday 16th December 2024. 

 

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 hybrid working model that promotes flexibility, including remote work options. We will support specific flexibility 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.

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