Conference Programme Development Manager (Part Time/Hybrid)

Chiltern Recruitment Ltd; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established professional organization is looking for a part-time Conference Programme Development Manager to create and deliver engaging conferences. This hybrid role focuses on content strategy and event management, ideal for someone experienced in the event industry who values collaboration and communication. Competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday and pension contributions offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Private medical/dental

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Salary-sacrifice schemes

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and delivering content-rich events.
• Strong speaker management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfortable using web-based content platforms and event databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging event content aligned with priorities.
• Manage speaker sourcing and logistics.
• Collaborate with marketing to support event launches.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Event planning skills

Time management

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Job description

12‑Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover (21 hrs/week)

Hybrid

A well‑established professional organisation is seeking an experienced Conference Programme Development Manager for the creation and delivery of engaging conferences. This part‑time, hybrid‑working role offers the opportunity to identify and shape the content strategy over the next 12 months during maternity cover.

Overview

Working closely with the Senior Events Manager and cross‑functional teams, the postholder will have a passion for content and Conference programme development, identifying topical themes, sourcing high‑impact speakers, and partner with marketing to boost event awareness, attendance, and sponsorship.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging event content aligned with organisational priorities.
• Manage speaker sourcing, briefing, and logistics.
• Collaborate with marketing to support effective event launches and promotion.
• Evaluate and report on event impact, applying insights to enhance future performance.
• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth event delivery.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in designing and delivering content‑rich events for professional audiences.
• Strong speaker management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Event planning and coordination expertise.
• Comfortable using web‑based content platforms and event databases.

Key Skills

• Strong, concise communication, listening, negotiation, and teamworking abilities.
• Excellent organisation, time‑management and deadline focus.
• Commercial awareness and financial insight.
• Strong Excel Skills
• Organised with excellent attention to detail

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary £27k–£29k
• 25 days holiday (excl. BH), rising with service.
• Private medical/dental (after probation).
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life assurance (4× salary), sick pay, EAP.
• Salary‑sacrifice schemes (cycle‑to‑work, additional leave).
• Free parking and hybrid
• PRP discretionary bonus and a paid volunteer day each year.