Senior Conference Producer

Smithers; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithers in Leatherhead is looking for a Senior Conference Producer to lead B2B conference production. This role involves identifying industry trends, crafting engaging agendas, and securing top-tier speakers for insightful events. Candidates must have proven experience in conference production, strong commercial acumen, and effective communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model, blending office and remote work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conference production with a strong background in B2B events.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to identify profitable opportunities and industry gaps.
• Excellent research skills and the ability to translate insights into compelling content.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills for speaker acquisition.
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research and work with advisory boards to identify key industry trends.
• Develop innovative and commercially viable conference agendas that attract a senior-level audience.
• Identify, approach and secure high-profile speakers and expert panellists.
• Work closely with marketing, sales and operations teams to ensure commercial success.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and sponsors.
• Manage timelines, budgets and deliverables for effective execution.
• Contribute to strategic development and long-term growth plans through event growth.
• Managerial responsibility for training and development of one conference producer.

Skills

Conference production experience

Research skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Results-driven mindset

Job description

Senior Conference Producer (Leatherhead, Surrey – hybrid)

Are you a commercially minded and inquisitive professional with a proven track record in conference production? Do you thrive on developing compelling agendas, recruiting high‑level speakers, and conducting in-depth market research? If so, we want to hear from you!

Role

In the Senior Conference Producer role you will lead the production of B2B conferences. You will identify key industry trends, craft engaging program agendas, and secure top‑tier speakers to ensure our events are insightful, relevant and commercially successful.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research and work with advisory boards to identify key industry trends, challenges and opportunities.
• Develop innovative and commercially viable conference agendas that attract a senior‑level audience.
• Identify, approach and secure high‑profile speakers, industry leaders and expert panellists.
• Work closely with marketing, sales and operations teams to ensure the events commercial success.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, sponsors and industry influencers.
• Manage timelines, budgets and deliverables to ensure smooth and effective execution.
• Contribute to strategic development and long‑term growth plans across our portfolio through event growth and launching new events.
• Managerial responsibility for training, development and performance of one conference producer.

People / Qualifications

• Proven experience in conference production with a strong background in B2B events.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to identify profitable opportunities and industry gaps.
• Excellent research skills and the ability to translate insights into compelling content.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills for speaker acquisition.
• A proactive, results‑driven mindset with a passion for delivering high‑quality events.