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Conference Production Manager

Professional Development Group

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GBP 35,000 - 50,000

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Job summary

A leading company in the professional development sector is seeking a Head of Production to lead their conference production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering innovative events focused on public sector topics, managing a team, and developing the event portfolio. This role requires strong leadership skills, creativity, and a passion for research and public sector policy.

Benefits

Company pension

Hybrid working

Annual leave increasing with length of service

Bonus scheme

Free snacks, teas, and coffees

Free gym and showers

Qualifications

Experience managing teams, preferably in conference production.
Strong interest in public sector policy.
Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

Lead the conference production team in delivering events.
Develop and maintain the conference schedule.
Research and propose new conference topics.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Team leadership

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Head of People | CIPD Qualifications, People Management

Summary

Reporting into the Head of Conferences & Event Operations, the successful candidate will lead the conference production team in delivering innovative, best in class events focused on the public sector. You will play a key role in shaping impactful conferences on topics such as wellbeing, supporting disadvantaged students, youth justice and safeguarding among others. We are also looking for someone who can proactively identify and propose new, relevant conference topics that reflect the evolving public sector landscape. To learn more about the areas we currently cover, please visit our website and explore our existing conference portfolio.

Ultimately, you will:

· Help set the overall strategy of the team with the Head of Conferences & Event Operations.

· Help develop our event portfolio through knowledge, of the marketplace, researching new topics, and through using your own previous experience. This could also lead to expanding into new territories.

· Continue to build a culture of high performance, lead by example, develop, and coach your team whilst continuing to build relationships across other departments.

What we are looking for

Key Responsibilities and Duties

· Provide direction, coaching, performance management to a team of three Junior conference producers to help them successfully deliver the conference business plan and to drive best practice within the team.

· Work with the Head of Conferences & Event Operations to create and maintain our conference schedule of over 100 conferences.

· Lead research to identify potential ideas and improvements that will define the future of our conferences as well as look at expanding into new territories.

· Develop our portfolio of event offerings.

· Create comprehensive programmes with formats that produce best-in-class conference experience and engagement.

· Maintain and develop long-standing relationships with industry-leading organisations, new and existing senior executives across the Public, Private and Voluntary Sectors.

· Review processes, KPIs across the team.

· Manage recruitment for the team as and when required.

Education, Experience and Competencies

· Some experience of managing others, it does not have to be formal line management experience - matrix management will suffice.

· Strong interest and/ or understanding of government and public sector policy.

· Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task effectively.

· Excellent written (including copy writing) and oral communication skills.

· Creativity, a passion for research, motivation with the ability to work collaboratively.

· Relentless drive and desire to be the very best at what you do.

· Possess an unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency.

· Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as the role involves regular interaction with external partners and speakers as well as with internal staff members. The ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships is key to success in this position.

· Take ownership of everything you do, are proactive and follow through on commitments.

Essential behaviours relevant for the role

· Energetic and engaging.

· You thrive on getting the detail right !

· Able to remain calm and measured under pressure.

· Support a positive culture and drive a can-do attitude.

· Curious nature and open to new ideas.

About PDG:

Professional Development Group (PDG) specialise in delivering high quality conferences, exhibitions and information-driven training courses. We empower businesses, professionals and academics by providing access to valuable content and industry intelligence, fostering connections and facilitating learning. Our solutions enable smarter decision-making, driving success in an ever-evolving landscape.

Professional Development Group is comprised of the following brands:

Government Events:The UK’s premier provider of public sector conferences and professional development resources supporting leaders and teams across the public and voluntary sectors by delivering high-quality events. We were recognised for our award winning 2020 online conference programmes.

HR-360:Empowers HR professionals to thrive in today’s dynamic workplace through dedicated conferences, expert insights, and comprehensive training programmes. We provide the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to drive success, foster innovation, and confidently navigate the ever-evolving world of work.

GovPD:Industry-leading professional development training courses for the public, private, and voluntary sectors in the UK. Offering a wide range of training programs that include in-person, online, and on-site sessions tailored to meet specific organisational needs. GovPD maintains one of the highest delegate feedback ratings in the sector by catering to different learning styles to ensure high levels of engagement.

MyPD:A provider of executive education, offering a range of globally recognised professional qualifications and training courses. An Approved CMI Centre, MyPD delivers, assesses, and assures the quality of CMI qualifications.

We operate from offices in London and Wilmslow, and this role is based in our London office and sits within the Government Events brand.

Benefits include:

· Company pension.

· Hybrid working - we go into the office three days a week and work from home two days.

· 23 days annual leave, plus 0.5 days for your birthday, and bank holidays.

· Annual leave increasing with length of service, capped at 26 days. Can also buy up to four days annual leave a year.

· Christmas shutdown.

· Bonus scheme once passed probation.

· Free snacks/ teas and coffees.

London Office

· Coffee bar ground floor with space to eat.

· Free gym and showers.

· Events for the building, most commonly St Paddy’s Day, Halloween, and Christmas, plus summer parties.

Inclusion & Diversity:

We recruit, promote, and reward our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Professional Development's Goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or marital status. We would actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.

While we do not mandate that you disclose any personal information, we strongly encourage that you make us aware of any reasonable adjustments so we can support you through the recruitment process and beyond.

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year.

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Job function

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Industries
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