At a Glance
- Tasks: Create exciting conference programmes and connect with industry leaders.
- Company: Join a global brand known for impactful events and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, hybrid work, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of conferences and influence industry trends.
- Qualifications: Experience in B2B conferences and a degree or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Overview
As Conference Producer you will shape global industry conferences by crafting compelling programmes and assembling influential speaker line-ups.
You will drive the end-to-end delivery of multiple events, from concept to completion, including market research, speaker sourcing, and commercial proposition development.
You’ll travel to events and meetings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high attendance and respected outcomes.
This role offers exposure to a recognized, international brand and the opportunity to influence content and attendee experience at scale.
- Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary and company bonus
- group pension scheme
- group healthcare and life assurance
- hybrid working environment
- 25 days annual holiday (30 with tenure)
- extensive internal and external training
Responsibilities
- Research and write topical conference programmes aligned with sector needs
- Identify and secure leading speakers and influencers for each programme
- Define the commercial proposition and growth strategy for each event
- Build market maps assessing buy-sell relationships and event value
- Collaborate with sponsorship, marketing, operations, sales and editorial teams for successful delivery
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to align with Argus-wide strategy
- Deliver projects to deadlines and on budget
- Attend events and engage with clients to stay connected with market developments
- Propose new conferences in response to market opportunities
- Develop a passion for the markets and participate in the global conference portfolio
- Key requirements
- Experience of producing commercial B2B conferences
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
- Commercial mindset with understanding of market implications for clients and Argus
- Innovative thinker who finds new approaches to challenges
- Driven self-starter with a track record of exceeding targets
- Strong networking ability to build professional relationships
- Client-focused with strong relationship skills
- Confident and good listener, able to act on feedback
- Deadline-focused with ability to multi-task under pressure
- Strong written and verbal communication at all levels
- Alignment with Argus values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Results
- strong communication
- relationship-building
- client-centric mindset
- market research
- conference programme development
- speaker sourcing and recruitment
Conference Producer in London employer: Argus Media Group
Argus is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and dynamic work environment where talented professionals can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values passion, integrity, excellence, and results, Argus provides ample opportunities for growth within the global conference production team. Employees enjoy competitive salaries, a bonus scheme, flexible working arrangements, and extensive training, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the energy and commodities sectors.
