Senior Conference Producer

Live Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Conference Producer to develop engaging event programmes and research market trends. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience in content-driven events and be skilled in managing high-profile speakers. This role offers flexible working, global travel opportunities, and a supportive team environment. If you're ready to make an impact in the events industry, apply for this unique opportunity.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Medicash plan with 24/7 GP access

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

Profit-based bonuses

Flexible working

Global travel opportunities

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in developing content-led, commercially driven events.
• Confident in researching market trends and managing high-profile speakers.
• Strong background in event production and program curation.

Responsibilities

• Own the development of event programmes to address audience needs.
• Conduct research with industry professionals to understand market trends.
• Draft detailed agendas based on research insights.
• Identify and secure speakers and panellists for events.
• Manage speaker logistics and session development.
• Draft content for various promotional materials.
• Build relationships with speakers and sponsors.
• Identify new revenue opportunities through content innovation.
• Manage budgets for programme development and speaker expenses.
• Develop standalone content like webinars and reports.

Skills

Content development

Market research

Event management

Speaker logistics

Budget management

Job description

1 day in office, 4 days home working offered - Your opportunity to join a thriving events business, joining a collaborative team and taking your career to new heights!

• Hybrid working
• International events
• Exciting events portfolio
• Annual bonus scheme
• Medicash plan with 24/7 GP access
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

The Company

This company is a highly professional, global conference business and community & media platform that specialise in the production of insights, showcase innovation and explore opportunities that are shaping the future of their industry. The business gathers over 3,000 industry professionals worldwide - and has over 150+ corporate members.

Their success has been established by providing a reliable and expert services, bringing the best speakers and high level of content to their events! Trusted specialists in their sector, they are well known, and responsible for creating leading events with hot topics, interactive sessions and engaging insights!

The Role

They are now seeking a Senior Conference Producer, ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact to help shape the 2026 event programme. As part of this position, you will be expected to moderate and host events, representing the business confidently on stage and online.

This is a broad role that includes duties such as:

• Own the full development of event programmes, ensuring sessions address audience needs and industry trends.
• Conduct research calls with the target audience or relevant industry professionals to understand job roles, industry challenges, opportunities, and market trends.
• Draft detailed event agendas based on research insights and market needs.
• Identify, approach, and secure speakers, panellists, and moderators.
• Manage all speaker logistics, including preparation calls, session development, and material collection.
• Draft and edit content for event websites, email campaigns, social media, and brochures.
• Proactively build relationships with speakers, influencers, and sponsors to amplify promotion and strengthen industry presence.
• Collaborate closely with sales and sponsorship teams.
• Identify and develop new revenue opportunities through content innovation, sponsorship, or partnerships.
• Manage budgets for programme development, speaker expenses, and content production.
• Develop standalone and event-linked content such as webinars, virtual sessions, podcasts, and reports.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing content-led, commercially driven events, with at least four years of experience. You will be confident in researching market trends, curating engaging programmes, and communicating and managing high-profile speakers across both live and virtual events.

In return, this organisation offers flexible working, profit-based bonuses, global travel opportunities and a great working environment!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

Vacancy Ref: MM16304