Senior Conference Producer - Portfolio Lead

S&P Global Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness: Health care

Flexible downtime

Continuous learning

Invest in your future

Family friendly perks

Beyond the basics

Job summary

S&P Global Energy is seeking a Senior Conference Producer – Portfolio Lead to shape and deliver a global portfolio of industry-leading events across energy, metals and agriculture. You will drive strategy, partner with senior stakeholders, and ensure high-quality execution across multiple markets.

You will lead cross-functional teams, design compelling agendas, and drive sponsorship and delegate revenue while building strong industry partnerships to extend our global reach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conference and event production.
• Knowledge of the energy and commodity sectors (oil, gas, power, shipping, metals, agriculture).
• Ability to manage competing deadlines with attention to detail.
• Experience using event platforms such as Cvent, Salesforce and Slido.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-collaborative skills; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of a global event portfolio across regions and commodities.
• Align event propositions with market priorities and wider S&P Global strategy.
• Develop differentiated, content-rich agendas that deliver value for attendees and sponsors.
• Identify opportunities to connect events and client communities across commodities.
• Prioritise investment using market insights and performance data.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and operations to meet delegate, sponsorship and revenue targets.
• Secure high-level participation from industry and maintain trusted partnerships.
• Define priority audiences and shape campaigns that drive registrations and relevance.
• Represent the portfolio internally and externally to strengthen growth.

Skills

Event production

Project management

Stakeholder management

Energy sector knowledge

Communication skills

Travel availability

Tools

Cvent

Salesforce

Slido

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

The Role: Senior Conference Producer – Portfolio Lead

The Team

The conference team’s mission is to foster meaningful connections, facilitate engagement, and ignite profound conversations among our clients, industry leaders, and subject matter experts. With a global portfolio of 18 renowned conferences, we curate an atmosphere of knowledge excellence, where we not only share insights but also seize pivotal moments to propel critical discussions forward. Our expertise spans the vast landscapes of Oil, Gas, Power, Shipping, Metals, and Agriculture, and our team excels in bridging the gap between industry professionals and our in-house experts. We’re dedicated to bringing these valuable exchanges to life, reaching the highest echelons of leadership at the C-Suite and executive levels. Across diverse markets and ever-evolving pricing dynamics, we are committed to delivering impactful experiences that shape the future of these vital sectors.

The Impact

As Senior Conference Producer – Portfolio Lead, you will shape the strategic direction, growth and delivery of a global portfolio of market-leading events across multiple commodity sectors. Working closely with business units, commercial teams, marketing and subject matter experts, you will translate market priorities into compelling event propositions that strengthen client engagement, extend our global impact and deliver sustainable commercial growth. You will provide clear portfolio leadership while remaining accountable for the quality and execution of individual events.

Portfolio strategy and direction: Own and evolve the portfolio strategy, working with business units and senior stakeholders to ensure each event supports priority markets, client needs and wider business objectives.

Global, multi-commodity impact: Connect themes, audiences and expertise across energy, metals and agriculture to create relevant event platforms with impact across regions and commodity markets.

Market-leading agendas: Design differentiated, commercially relevant conference agendas that respond to market trends and deliver clear value for attendees, speakers, sponsors and internal stakeholders.

Commercial growth: Partner with sales and marketing to strengthen event positioning, audience development, sponsorship opportunities and delegate revenue across the portfolio.

Delivery excellence: Lead cross-functional partners to deliver consistently high-quality events, balancing portfolio priorities with disciplined project management and flawless execution.

Strategic partnerships: Build trusted relationships with business leaders, subject matter experts and external stakeholders to expand reach, influence and long-term value.

What’s in It for You

Professional Growth: Continuous development in program management, strategy and project execution.

Impactful Contributions: Shape and execute high-profile events that create a lasting impact.

Building Relationships: Form lasting partnerships with world-renowned companies and leaders while gaining satisfaction through successful event execution.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic development of a global event portfolio, setting a clear direction across markets, regions and commodity sectors.

Work closely with business units and senior stakeholders to align event propositions with market priorities, client needs and the wider S&P Global strategy.

Develop forward-looking, differentiated content that strengthens audience engagement and positions the portfolio as essential to the markets it serves.

Identify opportunities to connect events, expertise and client communities across commodities, creating greater global reach and portfolio value.

Use market insight, customer feedback and performance data to prioritise investment, evolve event formats and guide portfolio decisions.

Partner with sales, marketing and operations to deliver agreed delegate, sponsorship, revenue and margin objectives.

Secure high-level participation from industry, balancing content quality with commercial opportunity.

Define priority audiences with customer marketing and shape campaigns, messaging and partnerships that drive registrations and strengthen market relevance.

Represent the portfolio internally and externally, building trusted relationships that enhance its reputation, influence and long-term growth.

Qualifications

An enthusiastic, project-oriented and deadline-driven professional who can demonstrate: Proven experience in conference and event production.

Knowledge of the energy and commodity sectors, including Oil, Gas, Power, Shipping, Metals and Agriculture.

Demonstrable ability to manage competing deadlines, maintain strong administrative organisation and deliver projects with attention to detail and poise.

Experience using event-related platforms, including Cvent, Salesforce and Slido.

Excellent interpersonal and cross-collaborative skills at all levels.

Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation and report-writing abilities.

Empathy and an understanding of different cultures within a commercial context.

Ability to travel to conferences for up to 10% of the time.

Notes to Applicants

All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily held at their nearest S&P Global office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.

About S&P Global Energy

At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration. S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
• For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global

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