Conference Producer

MANU FORTI; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global B2B Events company as a Conference Producer, overseeing the entire conference lifecycle from research to delivery. This role focuses on the Africa portfolio, requiring autonomy and knowledge of African politics. You'll work in a collaborative environment, driving content strategy and engaging high-level speakers. Flexi working is offered with a mix of in-office and remote days.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of African politics and government is useful.
• Ability to drive content strategy independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and stakeholder research to develop conference agendas.
• Acquire high-level speakers and manage their engagement.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations for event delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Research

Leadership

Tools

CRM Systems

Project Management Software

Content Management Platforms

Job description

Conference Producer - join a global B2B Events company with 13 offices worldwide, organising over 115 events annually and attracting more than 650,000 visitors.

This role requires autonomy and ownership of the full conference lifecycle—from research and programme design to delivery. The role is working across our client's Africa portfolio so knowledge of African politics, government, national ministries, regulators, etc., would be useful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market and stakeholder research to develop commercially viable conference agendas.
• Acquire high-level speakers and manage their engagement throughout the event process.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure successful event delivery.

Key Attributes:

• Highly autonomous with the ability to drive content strategy independently.
• Commercially astute and capable of supporting and driving marketing and sales efforts.
• Strong project management and multitasking skills, with attention to multiple deadlines and long-term objectives.

Team Culture Fit:

• Operates well in a fast-paced, collaborative, and close-knit team environment.
• Brings a proactive leadership style, capable of influencing internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Comfortable with tools like CRM systems, project management software, and content management platforms.

The role is flexi working with 4 days IN (London) and 1 day WFH. You can choose your start time to finish the day either earlier or later - your call!

To receive more information, please apply with your CV.