Conference Producer

Clarion Events Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Season Ticket Loan

Free on-site gym

Job summary

Clarion Defence & Security, part of Clarion Events, is seeking a Conference Producer to develop world-class programmes across DSEI UK, ITEC and UDT. You will own the creation and delivery of strategic conference content and engage high-profile speakers.

You’ll coordinate content with internal teams, collaborate with sponsors, and manage on-site delivery and post-event analysis to maximise attendance and value.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing commercially successful B2B conferences.
• Experience in researching new markets, and delivering top-level research reports and agendas to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communicator, aware of protocols appropriate for their audience.
• Creative and intellectually curious.
• Ability to rapidly develop knowledge of diverse topics and extract key insights.

Responsibilities

• Own a project plan for the creation and delivery of each program, executing the plan to strict deadlines.
• Research and develop compelling content for a range of Clarion products: UDT, ITEC and DSEI UK.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to build value and credibility for brands.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen brand awareness within the team and ensure content is centred.
• Develop content strategies using customer insights and needs.
• Produce high-quality, research-based conference agendas and formats for different audiences.
• Identify, secure and manage international speakers from Military, Government and Industry.
• Structure conference programs to enhance interaction and networking.

Skills

Conference production

Research

Content development

Stakeholder management

Onsite management

Education

Degree in a research-based field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our teams.

If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

There is the opportunity for a Conference Producer to join Clarion Defence & Security, who are a leading global defence conference and exhibition organiser. The individual will be working across the portfolio on a range of events, producing both strategic and technical level conferences.

As a Conference Producer, you’ll be responsible for developing world‑class conference programmes, and engagement series across a portfolio of internationally recognised events, including DSEI, ITEC and UDT.

The individual will be responsible for researching, coordinating and delivering high‑quality content programmes that complement and drive attendance across our portfolio of events.

Reporting to the Head of Content – Confexes the successful candidate will:

• Own a project plan for the creation and delivery of each program, executing the plan to strict deadlines
• Research and develop compelling content for a range of Clarion products: UDT, ITEC and DSEI UK
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to build value and credibility for new and existing brands
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen brand awareness within the team and ensure content is centred at all we deliver.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in event production with a research‑based degree (or equivalent experience) who is interested in the Defence industry or has a passion for conference production.

Key Responsibilities

Program creation

• Develop content strategies using customer insights, needs and behaviours
• Produce high‑quality, research‑based conference agendas and event formats which meet the needs of different audience segments
• Identify, secure and manage high‑profile international speakers from across Military, Government and Industry
• Researching competitor events and identifying their strengths and weaknesses
• Structuring conference programs to enhance interaction and sharing between attendees, including creating innovative formats for networking and engagement
• Communicating clearly and professionally with all stakeholders across the program lifecycle including committees and sponsors.
• Be commercially minded, partnering with the sales team to identify sponsorship opportunities, support client meetings and ensure customer success.
• Manage event timelines, analyse event data and feedback
• Working across multiple media types including one day conferences, roundtables and webinars to deliver events via our DSEI Gateway platform.

Content and thought leadership

• Creating compelling copy for the website and content marketing
• Working with marketing to produce content pieces to be used for promotions
• Identifying and engaging key stakeholders to support the event’s content and marketing
• Preparing detailed briefs for speakers, moderators and on‑site suppliers

Onsite

• Acting as theatre manager onsite to deliver stakeholder satisfaction
• Liaising with AV technicians to ensure programs run smoothly
• Welcoming Keynotes, moderators and speakers to the event
• Maintaining a dialogue onsite with your moderators
• Managing any additional coordinators onsite for the efficient running of the program
• Ensuring on‑site branding and signage is appropriate and consistent

Post event

• Noting feedback and making appropriate updates to procedures or event delivery
• Preparing a post event report and analysis of the performance of the conference, including ways to enhance the agenda and overall running of the event in the future for greater customer value and satisfaction

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours

• Proven experience producing commercially successful B2B conferences.
• Experience in researching new markets, and delivering top‑level research reports and agendas to tight deadlines
• Excellent communicator, aware of and sensitive to protocols appropriate for their audience
• Creative and intellectually curious
• The ability to rapidly develop competent knowledge of diverse topics, break down complex concepts, and identify underlying connections

About Clarion Events

Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market‑leading events since 1947. ( https://clarionevents.com/welcome )

Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Clarion is private equity backed and owned by Blackstone. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term in order to build successful, resilient businesses. ( https://www.blackstone.com/ )

Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count.

Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year)
• Employees on a permanent or fixed-term contract are gifted an extra day of leave that can be used for a celebration of your choosing, e.g. birthday, Eid, Diwali, etc.
• Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays)
• Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP)
• Mentoring Programme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Free on‑site gym and shower facilities
• Free eyesight tests
• Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees

Our Values

PASSION

We deliver all our events with passion for people, the environment and businesses. We form connections with those who are just as passionate about what they do as we are. We always strive to exceed expectations and celebrate success. We love what we do, and it shows.

CARE

We care about our people and our products and work tirelessly to achieve lasting connections and satisfaction for ourselves, our customers and the businesses they support. We really get people - everyone is welcome.

IMAGINATION

Everything is possible. We constantly challenge the status quo and create amazing experiences and opportunities. We take huge satisfaction in solving problems. As open-minded and fun-loving people, the sky is our limit.

TRUST

We trust our skills, people and partners to deliver extraordinary events our customers have come to rely on. We support everyone around us and always learn through our experiences. We are honest and straight forward. You can always rely on us.

Equal Opportunities

We encourage employees to be open and confident and recognise that every member of the team makes a vital contribution.

Clarion embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and seeks to promote these principles in all of our business activities.

When recruiting new employees or providing opportunities for promotion, we will:

• Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of background, and make the best use of their talents;
• Ensure that no person is unlawfully discriminated against;
• Select the best person for the role based on their skills, qualifications and abilities.

This statement sets out our commitment to equal opportunities and to preventing discrimination in the workplace.