Senior Conference Producer - 12 month minimum FTC

GlobalData PLC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information services company in London is seeking a Senior Conference Producer to manage the research, development, and delivery of international conferences. Responsibilities include producing multiple events annually, designing innovative programmes, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of B2B conference production experience, strong communication skills, and commercial acumen. Join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team with ambitious growth plans.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Ambitious growth opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 4+ years of B2B conference production experience.
• Strong commercial acumen to spot market gaps.
• Experience managing junior producers for at least 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver 4-6 international conferences each year.
• Research and design innovative conference programmes.
• Develop and deliver a 2-year growth plan per event.

Skills

B2B conference production experience

Exceptional research skills

Agenda writing

Speaker acquisition

Event project management

Commercial acumen

Strong communication

Job description

Arena International Healthcare events (www.area-international.com) part of GlobalData Plc (www.globaldata.com) produces 25+ market leading international conferences, 100 webinars/digital meetings & private networking events annually across the Healthcare sector (Clinical Trials, Clinical Supply, Rare Diseases, Data Management) with an ambitious plan for continued accelerated growth. We are looking for a Senior Conference Producer to lead the research, development and delivery from conception right up to programme management, cutting‑edge conference programmes that speak directly to the needs of our audience. From building agendas, researching and briefing speakers to leading industry c‑suite advisory boards you will play a key role in growing and scaling our global reach.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver 4‑6 international conferences each year (single and multi‑track)
• Research, design and deliver innovative conference programmes with top‑tier speakers and engaging formats
• Identify opportunities for new launches and creative angles in response to market developments
• Originate compelling commercial value propositions for each event
• Develop and deliver a 2‑year growth plan per event
• Collaborate with internal teams (R&A, Consultants, Editorial, Sales, Marketing, Operations) to ensure seamless project delivery end to end
• Present confidently to senior stakeholders and maintain strong external client relationships and partnerships
• Attend and represent the organisation at all events and relevant industry gatherings

Qualifications

• 4+ years of B2B conference production experience (preferably within Healthcare/LifeSciences but not essential) with a proven track record of delivering successful, commercially profitable events
• Confident, innovative and proactive – with a passion for building industry knowledge
• Highly organised, deadline‑driven and able to juggle multiple projects
• Exceptional research skills, agenda writing, speaker acquisition and event project management experience
• Experience of producing and growing annual events as well as launching new events
• Strong commercial acumen and growth mindset with the ability to spot gaps in the market for new products
• First class communicator with gravitas and influence able to gain credibility and trust at senior levels both internally and externally
• At least 18‑month experience in managing junior producers
• Willing and able to work flexible hours as well as travel/deliver events internationally overseas including USA, Europe, APAC, UK

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world's largest industries. We began our journey in 2016 by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies. Today we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers. Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world's trusted source of strategic industry intelligence. Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it's the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.