Head of Content in London

About the Event

Montgomery Group is looking for an commercially minded and strategic Head of Content to lead the content strategy across two new summit and exhibition launches.

You will build two market-leading conference programmes from the ground up, creating compelling content, develop influential industry relationships and establish both events as leading meeting places for their respective sectors.

Reporting to the Events Director, the Head of Content will own the content strategy for both launches, working closely with partners, industry leaders and the event team to develop conference programmes that support delegate acquisition, commercial success and year-round engagement.

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

Content Strategy & Programme Development

• Own the content vision for two launch summit and exhibition events, ensuring both programmes are commercially relevant and aligned with market needs.
• Create and deliver compelling conference programmes, keynotes, workshops, roundtables and networking experiences that attract senior decision-makers and position the events as market leaders.
• Own the conference production process from concept through on-site delivery and post-event evaluation.
• Use customer insight, industry trends and emerging challenges to evolve each edition around the needs of the community.
• Develop year-round content initiatives that strengthen audience engagement beyond the live events.

Stakeholder & Industry Engagement

• Build strong relationships with joint venture, association and other industry partners.
• Work with strategic partners to shape conference themes, identify priority topics and ensure the events remain aligned with industry priorities.
• Engage industry leaders, government representatives, academics and innovators to secure high-calibre speakers and contributors.
• Act as an ambassador for the events and develop a strong network across the communities they serve.
• Represent Montgomery Group at industry events, conferences, networking functions and customer meetings throughout the UK and internationally.

Community Development

• Lead a year-round community engagement strategy, creating touchpoints including webinars, podcasts, roundtables, industry reports, digital content to strengthen relationships and position the events as thought leaders.
• Identify emerging trends, market opportunities and customer challenges, to inform product development and event strategy.
• Engage the community before, during and after each event through content, networking, and strategic partnerships.
• Use content to enhance the delegate experience and delivers measurable value to exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees.

Commercial Collaboration

• Ensure the content strategy supports the commercial strategy and growth of both events.
• develop content-led marketing campaigns that drive visitor and delegate acquisition.
• Partner with the Commercial Executive, Delegate Community to identify influential buyers, understand audience requirements and maximise delegate engagement.
• Partner with the sales team to identify content-led commercial opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure content programmes contribute directly to exhibitor ROI, sponsorship value and delegate acquisition.

Speaker & Programme Management

• Identify and secure high-profile speakers from industry, government, academia and business.
• Manage speaker communications from invitation through on-site delivery, ensuring an positive speaker experience.
• Develop conference agendas, briefing documents, moderator notes and speaker guidance.
• Oversee conference logistics with the operations team to ensure effective delivery.

Innovation & Market Intelligence

• Monitor industry and competitor developments and customer feedback to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Challenge conventional event formats and develop new content experiences that differentiate the events in the market.
• Use AI-powered research, content planning and productivity tools to improve programme development and team efficiency.

Post Event

• Lead post-event content evaluations, reviewing delegate and speaker feedback and commercial performance.
• Analyse session attendance, engagement metrics and customer insight to inform future programmes.
• Present recommendations and future content plans to senior leadership.
• Capture learning to support continuous improvement and long-term growth.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, collaborative, approachable, curious and results-driven.
• A confident relationship builder able to engage confidently with senior industry leaders.
• Commercially minded understanding how content drives audience growth and revenue.
• Entrepreneurial and excited by building new products from the ground up.
• Strategic, with an eye for emerging trends.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident making decisions and comfortable operating in a fast-paced launch environment.
• Creative, intellectually curious, and passionate about developing thought leadership.
• Collaborative and enjoys working across multiple departments.

Competencies

• Experience producing conference programmes, summits or executive-level content for exhibitions, events, media or another B2B environment.
• Experience developing content programmes from concept through delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working with associations, strategic partners, industry leaders or advisory boards.
• Proven ability to identify, engage and secure senior speakers and thought leaders.
• Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of how content contributes to delegate acquisition, sponsorship revenue and overall event performance.
• Excellent research, analytical and trend identification skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent copywriting and presentation abilities.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple workstreams.
• Experience collaborating effectively with marketing, commercial and operations teams.
• Experience using CRM platforms and AI-powered tools to support research, programme development and productivity.

Montgomery Group is a ethical, collaborative and empowering family business. We are performance led with a strong focus on growth. We are purpose-driven and care about the people and communities that we serve. The central London, dog-friendly offices are in a Georgian townhouse close to Oxford Street & Marylebone High Street with private access to Manchester Square Gardens. A minimum of four office days (Monday-Thursday). Core hours are 9:00am to 5:30pm. Some flexibility will be required to meet business needs.

Research shows that women are less likely than men to apply for a role if they do not have experience in all the areas mentioned in the job description. The experience above is indicative, so we still welcome your application even if you feel you don't have experience in all the listed areas but think that you could do the job.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, who meet the minimum requirements of the job role. Please note that our office building is not wheelchair accessible.

OUR PURPOSE: To serve our world, nurturing relationships and developing opportunities.

OUR VISION: To be our communities’ long term strategic partner throughout the year, creating opportunities for them to connect, transact and engage with the right people to achieve success.

OUR VALUES: Ethically Commercial, Growth Mindset, Embrace Collaboration, Empowerment

BENEFITS: Charity volunteering days, Company away days, corporate gym membership, Cycle to work scheme, Dog friendly office, Flexible working hours, Fundraising matching scheme, Hybrid working, Increased maternity & paternity benefits, Lunchtime speaker programme, Mentorship programme, Monthly social events, Pension and 8 x death in service-payment, Season ticket loans and Wellness weeks.