Event Producer - Holyrood Communications

Total Politics Group; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Event Producer to lead the creation and delivery of diverse events focused on public policy. This role involves researching topical issues, managing stakeholders, and ensuring engaging content. Successful candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in policy or public affairs. Flexible working arrangements are offered, making this position ideal for motivated team players passionate about politics and events.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance of 4x salary

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in policy, public affairs, journalism, or conference production.
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders to deliver multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research policy areas and create event agendas.
• Manage the portfolio of events, including logistics and partnerships.
• Ensure successful delivery of events, aligning with project timelines.

Skills

Excellent research skills

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to write concise marketing copy

IT literate

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Diplomatic manner

Team player

Education

Degree in politics, policy, public affairs or communications

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Holyrood Events is looking for a motivated team player with an interest in policy and politics, and who has an excellent attention to detail to join our team of Event Producers. The Producer will lead on researching, curating, and delivering a portfolio of events in a variety of formats, such as conferences, round tables, breakfast briefings and party conference fringe events. Holyrood’s events are largely in‑person, but occasionally hybrid or virtual. This is a multifaceted role within the events team, majoring on research, stakeholder, and project management. Holyrood’s events tackle topical issues around Scottish public policy and are typically aimed at a political or public and third sector audience. The Producer will build on the success of annual events, including those associated with our Connect portfolio, and research and create new event programmes.

The Event Producer has oversight of each event from pre‑event research and feasibility analysis, through kick‑off, to post event evaluation; and is responsible for writing innovative, engaging, and articulate copy to describe and promote events and their content. The Event Producers will work to secure industry‑leading speakers, then brief and manage speakers and other partners in the run‑up to and on the event day and post event.

The Event Producer will work in partnership with the Marketing, Events Operations and Sales teams to ensure that the events within the portfolio run smoothly to project timelines and generate revenue to meet predefined budgets. The event producer is responsible for working with clients to ensure their contribution is of the highest quality. The post holder will be responsible for managing and maximising engagement with specialist expert steering groups for one or more topics.

Using the relationships built with event partners and high‑profile speakers, the Event Producer will work to enrich event content‑led marketing by linking relevant policy announcements, thought leadership commentary and research, to help attract delegates and sponsors to our events.

Our live events programme and past events are available to view on our website.

This post is based in Edinburgh (hybrid). We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and part time options.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of all events within a predetermined portfolio, including, but not limited to:
  • research of policy areas
  • agenda creation
  • recruitment and management of speakers.
• Act as project manager for the portfolio of events, ensuring actions and deliverables are met by all members of the team (Event Operations, Marketing, Sales).
• Identification and management of key partner relationships in predefined policy areas.
• Identification of new event opportunities in a range of policy areas.
• Support the Marketing team with compelling and engaging content and copy.
• Support Sales to identify new commercial opportunities in all policy areas and generate new revenue streams within event formats.
• Support Event Operations in the preparation of event admin, logistics and AV activities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience and Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience ideally in policy, public affairs, journalism or conference production.
• Excellent research skills.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and in person).
• Ability to write concise marketing copy.
• IT literate.
• Excellent time management and with problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with a variety stakeholders to deliver multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• A collegial, can‑do attitude, who works well in a team.
• Highly diplomatic and professional manner.
• Understanding of the commercial model of the business.
• Knowledge of, or a willingness to develop knowledge in, public sector technology and digital transformation would be highly beneficial.

Education and Qualifications Competencies

• A degree in politics, policy, public affairs or communications or relevant experience in a similar role.

• MS Office.

Specialist Skills

• Understanding of the Scottish political environment and institutions.
• Understanding the Scottish and UK policy process and how the Scottish public sector operates.
• Project management and planning.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance of 4x salary
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in the role, please submit your CV and cover letter explain how you are a fit for the position through our Company Careers Page. The closing date for applications is 21 January with initial interviews to be held the following week.

ABOUT HOLYROOD COMMUNICATIONS

Holyrood Events is Scotland’s leading provider of public sector events. Our portfolio of events explore topical issues and make complex subjects accessible, informative and educational. There is a huge amount of interest in policy and politics but beyond the interest, people want to meet and discuss the issues that matter – Holyrood’s events meet this need, in‑person and online. Our devolved policy events offer niched discussion and are complimented by larger scale public sector summits and conferences.

Holyrood Communications includes Holyrood Magazine, Scotland’s fortnightly political and current affairs magazine that keeps people informed with its award‑winning and thought‑provoking editorial. Holyrood is frequently quoted within the Scottish Parliament as a source of reliable information and political debate. It is the most widely read publication amongst MSPs and is influential in their decision‑making (source: Ipsos MORI).

Holyrood is part of Total Politics Group, which is the trading name of Political Holdings Ltd.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

At Holyrood Communications, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, identities, and experiences, particularly those from groups that are typically underrepresented.

As an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion includes

• Ensuring fair, transparent, and non‑discriminatory recruitment and employment practices.
• Fostering a workplace culture that celebrates inclusion and mutual respect.
• Making reasonable adjustments to support accessibility and remove barriers wherever possible.

We aim to be an organisation where everyone, regardless of background, has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed.

If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.