Conference Planner

Tiger Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious global business information and advisory firm is seeking a temporary Conference Planner to support the planning and execution of expert-led conferences. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly detail-oriented, and experienced in managing conference logistics. This role offers a hybrid working model with remote support and occasional travel to UK events.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating conferences in a corporate environment.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate one-on-one expert meetings across multiple conferences.
• Manage the online scheduling platform for each event.
• Travel to conferences to manage on-site scheduling.
• Conduct post-event analysis and reporting.

Skills

Conference coordination

Excellent communication

Proactive under pressure

Microsoft Office proficiency

Client-focused

Job description

Overview

Temporary Conference Planner – Global Research and Advisory Firm

Ongoing to start ASAP

Remote with 1 day a week in the Surrey Office (Near Heathrow)

8:30 – 5:00 pm

£15 – £19 per hour + holiday pay DOE

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a confident, organised, and people-focused Conference Planner to join a prestigious global business information and advisory firm. This ongoing temp role involves supporting the smooth planning and execution of expert-led conferences at high-profile conferences, both in person and virtually.

Working as part of a collaborative and fast-paced events team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring a first-class experience for attendees and internal stakeholders alike.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate One-on-One expert meetings across multiple conferences
• Set up and manage the online scheduling platform for each event
• Ensure expert calendars are efficiently managed and capacity is optimised
• Handle meeting requests, schedule changes, and attendee support via email and live chat
• Liaise with internal teams (research, content, operations) to ensure seamless logistics and alignment
• Travel to conferences to manage on-site scheduling desks and attendee check-ins
• Monitor and support virtual meeting days, acting as first-line support for attendees and experts
• Manage mailboxes and respond to internal/external queries promptly and professionally
• Conduct post-event analysis and reporting to support continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experienced in coordinating conferences and events, ideally in a fast-paced corporate setting
• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Proactive, calm under pressure, and highly detail-oriented
• Able to multitask and prioritise effectively with a high sense of urgency
• Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with scheduling systems a plus
• Client-focused and solutions-driven, with a team-player attitude
• Flexible and happy to travel to UK-based events (around 10–15%)

If you’re immediately available and looking to join a highly respected, global brand delivering impactful conference experiences and enjoy varied, hands-on work that combines remote support, live events, and logistics, please apply today!

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