Senior Conference Producer

Jobtailor; Guildford; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Conference Producer to lead content strategy across Hamburg, Houston, and Abu Dhabi editions. The role requires developing research-led conference programmes, recruiting senior speakers, and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet commercial goals.

You will manage speaker communications, build advisory boards, and deliver on-site leadership, while analysing post-event data to inform future programmes. Travel to international markets is expected.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Conference Producer, Senior Conference Producer, or comparable content-led role in B2B events.
• Strong track record developing research-led conference programmes and recruiting senior speakers.
• Excellent research, interviewing, editorial, and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills; ability to juggle multiple events and priorities independently.
• Commercial awareness of how content drives sponsorship and ticket revenue.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the content strategy across the Hamburg, Houston, and Abu Dhabi portfolio editions.
• Research target markets to identify engaging themes, topics, and formats aligned with commercial objectives.
• Conduct research interviews with delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, and industry experts.
• Use delegate feedback and event data to shape future content and identify formats and revenue opportunities.
• Keep conference programmes relevant and differentiated from competitors.
• Identify, recruit, and secure senior industry speakers across Europe, North America, and MENA.
• Build and maintain speaker networks across all three markets.
• Manage speaker communications, briefings, deadlines, and presentation materials.
• Help speakers develop focused, relevant, and valuable sessions.
• Build relationships with advisory boards, strategic partners, and influential stakeholders.
• Own content and speaker delivery across multiple editions and manage competing deadlines.
• Maintain production schedules, speaker trackers, and content plans.
• Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the event lifecycle.
• Attend and manage on-site events as senior point of contact for speakers, sponsors, and key stakeholders.
• Conduct post-event analysis and improve future programmes.
• Work with Sales and Sponsorship to support ticket and sponsorship objectives.
• Manage sponsored speaking opportunities and develop partner content.
• Contribute market insight and content ideas to portfolio strategy and future event development.
• Manage one Conference Producer, set objectives, review progress, and develop editorial and speaker recruitment skills.
• Establish consistent conference production processes and quality standards.
• Coordinate Marketing, Content, and Operations support teams.
• Represent conference content in cross-functional planning

Skills

Conference Production

Speaker Recruitment

Project Management

Research-Led Content

Content Strategy

Job description

• Develop and own the content strategy across the Hamburg, Houston, and Abu Dhabi portfolio editions
• Research target markets to identify engaging themes, topics, and formats aligned with commercial objectives
• Conduct research interviews with delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, and industry experts
• Use delegate feedback and event data to shape future content and identify formats and revenue opportunities
• Keep conference programmes relevant and differentiated from competitors
• Identify, recruit, and secure senior industry speakers across Europe, North America, and MENA
• Build and maintain speaker networks across all three markets
• Manage speaker communications, briefings, deadlines, and presentation materials
• Help speakers develop focused, relevant, and valuable sessions
• Build relationships with advisory boards, strategic partners, and influential stakeholders
• Own content and speaker delivery across multiple editions and manage competing deadlines
• Maintain production schedules, speaker trackers, and content plans
• Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the event lifecycle
• Attend and manage on-site events as senior point of contact for speakers, sponsors, and key stakeholders
• Conduct post-event analysis and improve future programmes
• Work with Sales and Sponsorship to support ticket and sponsorship objectives
• Manage sponsored speaking opportunities and develop partner content
• Contribute market insight and content ideas to portfolio strategy and future event development
• Manage one Conference Producer, set objectives, review progress, and develop editorial and speaker recruitment skills
• Establish consistent conference production processes and quality standards
• Coordinate Marketing, Content, and Operations support teams
• Represent conference content in cross-functional planning

Requirements

• Substantial experience as a Conference Producer, Senior Conference Producer, or comparable content-led role in B2B events
• Strong track record developing research-led conference programmes and recruiting senior speakers
• Excellent research, interviewing, editorial, and communication skills
• Strong project management skills; ability to juggle multiple events and priorities independently
• Confidence engaging with senior industry figures, sponsors, and advisory boards
• Commercial awareness of how content drives sponsorship and ticket revenue
• Experience managing or mentoring a conference producer or similar professional
• Ability to establish processes and maintain consistent standards across multiple projects
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on-site in Hamburg, Houston, and Abu Dhabi
• Large-scale B2B conference or exhibition experience desirable
• Experience across multiple international markets desirable
• Sponsored sessions and partner content management desirable
• Experience using audience insight and event data to shape strategy desirable
• Background in events, media, publishing, or information services desirable
• Usually must not require employer sponsorship
• May be subject to a DBS or credit check if required by the role

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing research-led conference programmes and managing speaker recruitment across international markets. Proven ability to coordinate multiple events while maintaining high standards and driving commercial objectives through effective content strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Conference Production
• Research-Led Content Development
• Speaker Recruitment
• Project Management
• B2B Event Experience

Hard Skills

• Content Strategy Development
• Research and Interviewing
• Event Data Analysis
• Speaker Management
• Production Scheduling

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Mentoring
• Commercial Awareness
• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• B2B Events
• International Markets
• Advisory Boards
• Sponsorship Management
• Event Lifecycle Coordination