Conference Producer

The William Reed Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media group is seeking a Conference Producer in Brighton to shape high-level conference programs across food-tech and ag-tech. The role involves conducting research, creating engaging agendas, securing high-profile speakers, and managing events globally. Ideal candidates should possess strong research and communication skills, with an opportunity to grow into insights leadership within the sector.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional cultural celebration day or birthday leave

Volunteer day for charity

Contributory Pension

Life Assurance Scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to master new industry topics quickly.
• Understanding of structuring conferences to deliver business value.
• Skills in engaging with C-level business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research into industry trends.
• Design and write engaging agendas for conferences.
• Secure high-profile speakers for events.
• Develop marketing content to showcase conference impact.
• Collaborate with teams for event engagement.
• Travel internationally to manage live events.

Skills

Strong research skills

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Excellent project management

Job description

We are a global media group delivering exceptional content through events, digital, data & insight.

From agribusiness, ingredients and food processing, to retail, hospitality & fine dining – we provide the inspiration, insight and connections to power our customers’ success.

Rethink Events produces world-leading summits focused on innovation, investment, and sustainability in agriculture, food, water, and energy. Its conferences bring together senior executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to accelerate technology adoption and address global challenges.

We have offices in Gatwick, Brighton and London, UK; Montpellier, France; Singapore and Chicago, US. The successful candidate will work from our Brighton office.

Position

Position: Full time – permanent

Location: Brighton

As a Conference Producer, you’ll work at the intersection of science, innovation, business, and global sustainability. You’ll research emerging trends, analyse market shifts, and translate insights into high‑level conference programmes that shape strategic dialogue across food‑tech, ag‑tech, and materials innovation.

You’ll be responsible for researching, designing, and delivering high‑impact international B2B conferences. This includes creating compelling agendas, securing world‑class speakers, and collaborating closely with the Food Navigator and AgTech Navigator editorial teams, as well as business development and marketing. You’ll also host live and virtual events globally.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting in‑depth desk and phone research into industry trends, challenges, and opportunities, engaging directly with industry professionals, investors, and startup founders.
• Designing and writing engaging, forward‑looking agendas for international conferences that spark strategic dialogue.
• Securing high‑profile speakers, thought leaders, and investors to bring diverse perspectives to every event.
• Developing marketing content for websites, brochures, and emails to showcase conference impact and relevance.
• Collaborating closely with business development and marketing teams to drive sponsor, exhibitor, and delegate engagement.
• Traveling internationally to co‑manage live events and host as MC on stage during conference delivery.

Requirements

• Strong research skills to quickly master new industry topics and identify key trends and influencers.
• Commercial acumen to understand how to structure conferences that deliver real business value.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in connecting and engaging with senior professionals and C‑level business leaders, and writing persuasive content.
• Excellent project management and writing skills, with the ability to self‑organise, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with a tight‑knit team.
• Conference production skills are desirable but not essential.
• Language skills are desirable but not essential.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in research, PR, or marketing who wants to stay close to innovation while influencing how global stakeholders connect, collaborate, and invest, with the opportunity to grow into an insights leadership role within the sector.

Company Benefits and Initiatives Include:

• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays – increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• An additional day of leave for a cultural celebration day or on your birthday. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our “MeDay”.
• A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community.
• Contributory Pension.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Group Income Protection.
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave pay entitlements.
• Wellbeing benefits, including a health care cash plan, employee assistance programme, virtual GP service and access to health & wellbeing resources and tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Car Scheme.

Why work for us:

We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands.

We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics.

If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.