Strategic Conference Portfolio Lead – Defence & Security

Media Search Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Media Search inc is seeking a Conference Portfolio Manager for its flagship portfolio in London. The role requires leading production of high-profile B2B conferences with a 5+ year track record in conference production. The position is hybrid in London and offers up to £60,000 base plus a circa £25,000+ bonus.

Responsible for end-to-end event delivery, speaker coordination, budgeting and cross‑functional collaboration with marketing to maximise profitability and impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of conference production experience.
• Ability to manage multiple events and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and teams.
• Budget control and profitability awareness.

Responsibilities

• Research, write & produce large sale business conferences.
• Produce each event to the highest quality, curating content.
• Ensure data from invited/confirmed speakers and workshop leaders is entered daily.
• Ensure deadlines are met and production targets achieved and exceeded.
• Maximise event profitability, while controlling speakers’ expenses.
• Collaborate with Marketing to align materials and attraction strategies.
• Add value to the conference programme wherever possible.

Skills

Conference production

Project management

Budget management

Marketing collaboration

Speaker coordination

Time management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

Media Search inc is seeking a Conference Portfolio Manager for its flagship portfolio in London. The role requires leading production of high-profile B2B conferences with a 5+ year track record in conference production. The position is hybrid in London and offers up to £60,000 base plus a circa £25,000+ bonus.

Responsible for end-to-end event delivery, speaker coordination, budgeting and cross‑functional collaboration with marketing to maximise profitability and impact.