Event Producer

Handle Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Event Producer to manage and deliver high-quality events within Africa's energy sector. The role involves collaboration with a dedicated team and requires proven experience in conference production, project management skills, and excellent communication abilities. Join a fast-growing sector with exciting opportunities based in South West London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a conference producer or in a comparable role.
• Ability to manage large-scale events and deadlines.
• Strong interest in Africa's energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead events focused on Africa's energy sector.
• Generate new topic ideas aligned with global trends.
• Oversee project teams for overall event success.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Copywriting

French language (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Handle Recruitment is seeking a passionate and highly skilled Event Producer to join our client's award-winning events and conference business.

4 days a week in office, 1 day at home. Salary: £38,000 + Bonus. Location: South West London.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in one of the most exciting and fast-growing sectors in the world, Africa's Power Sector. The team is around 20-strong, collaborative, and passionate about delivering world-class events. The successful candidate will work closely with the Group Director and Portfolio Manager to conceptualise, produce, and deliver a high-quality portfolio of events.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a portfolio of events focused on Africa's energy sector.
• Lead production of the flagship Africa Energy Forum and in-country events.
• Oversee project teams, including sales, marketing, and delegate sales, ensuring overall event success.
• Conduct in-depth market and industry research to develop relevant, leading event agendas.
• Generate new topic ideas aligned with global and regional trends, providing direction for conference content.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, committee members, advisors, associations, and senior government representatives including Ministers.
• Work with leadership to develop and implement long-term event strategy.
• Manage relationships with supporters, clients, speakers, and media partners.
• Lead marketing, sponsorship, and delegate sales teams to meet promotional and commercial targets.
• Write promotional copy for event programmes and content for the news site to promote events.
• Manage budgets with the Portfolio Manager.
• Ensure excellent onsite delivery, managing speakers, delegates, and logistics.

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours

• Proven experience as a conference producer or in a comparable role with transferable skills.
• Track record of owning and growing a portfolio of events with strong content and commercial results.
• Loyal, dedicated, and committed with a strong work ethic.
• Team player capable of inspiring and leading project teams.
• Able to perform under pressure, managing large-scale events (300+ speakers, 100+ sponsors).
• French language skills preferred but not essential.
• Strong project management, organisational, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge or strong interest in Africa's energy sector.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior industry stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes.
• Effective copywriting skills to communicate value propositions clearly.
• Experienced in developing new topics and launching profitable events.
• Proactive, results-driven, and highly motivated.

Apply below today if you have Event Production experience and are looking for a change!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.