Content Manager (Conference Producer)

Montgomery Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Group seeks a passionate Content Manager to develop seminar programmes and recruit high-level speakers for events like the Surface Design Show. The role requires creativity, networking skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines efficiently. A hybrid working model is offered with a strong emphasis on community engagement.

Benefits

Charity volunteering days

Company away days

Corporate gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Dog friendly office

Fundraising matching scheme

Hybrid working

Increased maternity & paternity benefits

Mentorship programme

Monthly social events

Pension and 8 x death in service-payment

Wellness weeks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience developing and creating content.
• Excellent copywriting and proofing skills.
• Skilled in managing multiple senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver event programmes.
• Identify and engage top speakers.
• Work with marketing on a content strategy.

Skills

Network Building

Creativity

Organisation

Communication

Tools

Microsoft systems

Google systems

Excel

Job description

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ROLE OVERVIEW

Montgomery Group are currently working on a range of exciting plans to develop our events to connect and inspire our communities. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Content Manager who demonstrates strong creativity. The primary responsibility of the Content Manager is to recruit high-level speakers and to develop the seminar programmes for our market-leading events such as Surface Design Show and Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam. You will also support the wider content offering - both live and digital - to bring our communities closer and drive ambitious growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and deliver event programmes: Define session topics and formats plus source and secure top speakers for Surface Design Show and Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam
• Provide portfolio support: Offer creative and administrative backing for other events, including Independent Hotel Show Munich and Professional Woodworking Expo
• Build and deepen influencer relationships: Identify and engage the top voices in our markets to enrich each event and extend our reach
• Drive year-round multi-channel engagement: Work with the wider Content, Marketing and PR team to implement a content strategy across newsletters, surveys, webinars, publications, round tables, social media and more

ABOUT YOU

We need someone with a creative approach to content development and the gravitas and charisma to mix with the most important people in this sector. Networking and relationship building is key to this role. You will also need to be highly proficient at managing deadlines.

Role Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience of developing and creating content in a range of formats, possibly as a conference or events producer, marketing or PR professional
• Impeccable copywriting and proofing skills
• Ability to analyse and understand a wide range of complex issues and express them in simple and engaging language
• Confidence and curiosity to talk to a wide range of people - on the phone and face to face - and to understand what makes them tick
• Ability and desire to network and develop high level partnerships in the industries we serve (food, drink and design)
• Capable of working independently with confidence in your own opinions and ideas
• Ability to work with multiple senior stakeholders at once - across two divisions within Montgomery Group
• Highly competent in Excel
• Big picture thinking, adaptability and the ability to cope under pressure
• Skilled at Multi-tasking - great organisation and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google systems

Montgomery Group is a well-established, ethical, collaborative and empowering company. We are performance led with a strong focus on growth. Importantly, we are purpose-driven, adhere to our values no matter what, and as a family business, really care about the people and communities that we serve. The central London, dog-friendly offices are in a Georgian townhouse, close to Oxford Street & Marylebone High Street with private access to Manchester Square Gardens. Hybrid working is offered to all applicants with a minimum of 3 days in the office, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Core hours are 9-5pm but flexibility outside these hours will be required to suit the needs of the business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, providing they meet the minimum requirements of the job role. Sadly, our office building is not currently wheelchair friendly.

At Montgomery Group we recognise that women are less likely than men to apply for a role if they do not have experience in all the areas mentioned in the job description. The list above is indicative, we would still welcome your application even if you feel you don't have experience in all the listed areas but think that you could do the job.

OUR PURPOSE: To serve our world, nurturing relationships and developing opportunities.

OUR VISION: To be our communities' long term strategic partner throughout the year, creating opportunities for them to connect, transact and engage with the right people to achieve success.

OUR VALUES: Ethically Commercial, Growth Mindset, Embrace Collaboration, Empowerment

BENEFITS:

• Charity volunteering days
• Company away days
• Corporate gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dog friendly office
• Fundraising matching scheme
• Hybrid working
• Increased maternity & paternity benefits
• Lunchtime speaker programme
• Mentorship programme
• Monthly social events
• Pension and 8 x death in service-payment
• Season ticket loans and
• Wellness weeks.