Conference Producer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global events company in London seeks a Conference Producer to manage and lead a portfolio of events in Africa’s energy sector. The role requires proven experience in event production, strong project management skills, and excellent communication abilities. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders and have the opportunity to innovate within the dynamic energy industry. Competitive benefits include a robust holiday package and well-being programs.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Access to wellbeing and mentoring programmes

Subsidised café and gym access

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a conference producer or similar role.
• Track record of managing a portfolio of successful events.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with senior stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a portfolio of events in Africa's energy sector.
• Conduct market research to develop strong event agendas.
• Oversee event budgets ensuring profitability.
• Deliver onsite event management and logistics coordination.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Conference Producer – Energy SectorAbout the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, dynamic, and creative global events team, working in one of the most important and fast-growing sectors – Africa’s power and energy industry. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to conceptualise, produce, and deliver a portfolio of world-class events.The successful candidate will have the chance to take ownership of flagship international forums as well as in-country events, leading cross-functional project teams and ensuring both commercial success and exceptional delegate experience.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and lead a portfolio of events focused on Africa’s energy sector.Take a central role in producing and delivering a large-scale flagship energy forum.Lead the development and delivery of regional in-country events.Guide and manage project teams (sales, marketing, delegate acquisition) to ensure event success.Conduct in-depth market and industry research to build strong, topical agendas.Identify new opportunities and topics aligned with global and regional energy trends.Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, government representatives, sponsors, and advisory boards.Work with senior leadership to shape the long-term strategy for events.Oversee event budgets and ensure profitability.Lead marketing, sponsorship, and sales teams to achieve commercial goals.Write promotional and editorial content to support event visibility.Deliver outstanding onsite event management, including speaker, delegate, and logistics coordination.RequirementsProven experience as a conference producer or in a role with transferable skills in events, research, or project management.Track record of growing and owning a portfolio of events with clear commercial and content success.Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to deliver large-scale events.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience engaging senior industry and government stakeholders.Strategic thinker with forward-planning capability.Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate value propositions effectively.Experience in developing new event concepts and launching them profitably.Highly motivated, proactive, and results-driven.Willingness and ability to travel internationally.French language skills (verbal and written) are an advantage but not essential.Interest in or knowledge of Africa’s energy and power sector is strongly preferred.Values & BehavioursOpen to innovation, willing to embrace change, and driven to surprise and delight.Collaborative, sharing, and community-focused.Personally accountable, customer-centric, and committed to excellence.Dedicated to continuous learning, growth, and improvement.Benefits25 days’ holiday plus bank holidaysPaid end-of-year wellbeing shutdownPension schemePrivate medical insurance & health cash planAccess to wellbeing and mentoring programmesSubsidised café, free onsite gym, shower facilities, and flu vaccinationsSeason ticket loan & cycle-to-work schemeFree eyesight tests