Conference Producer in Oxford

At Oxford Global, our passion is driving innovation, expertise, and partnership within the life sciences industry. We are on a mission to empower professionals to accelerate research and achieve impactful results through cutting-edge, curated events, industry insights, and educational resources. Join us in shaping the future of the life sciences industry.

As a Conference Producer, you will be responsible for your own portfolio of events. Your work involves in-depth research of industry trends in order to recruit industry experts as speakers and develop a programme that covers the key areas of interest for your target audience. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Conference Producer eager to take the next step in their career and build their commercial acumen.

Role Responsibilities:

• Undertake comprehensive market research into the relevant industry and topics to develop commercially viable conferences, ensuring that all new events & topics are highly sponsorable and of interest to a distinct delegate pool.
• Produce compelling conference agendas and recruit high-level speakers through lead sourcing the required level and mix of presenters to produce an industry leading conference, with emphasis on interactive programme elements as well as case study presentations.
• Write and deliver delegate/sponsorship sales and marketing briefs for the event, ensuring they identify the key USPs, event purpose, commercial and marketing opportunities.
• Write and proof-read various event documents, including marketing emails, agendas and web copy, to highlight benefits and stand out features of the event.
• Attend all conferences produced and alongside other team members and perform all event management tasks required to ensure the smooth running of the event.

We are looking for someone with:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a conference production role, ideally within the life sciences industry.
• A deadline driven approach and international travel is required.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• The ability to work independently and with others in the campaign team.
• Strong organisational skills, who can handle multiple projects within strict timelines.

More about the role:

• Location: All our roles are hybrid (a mix of remote and in office). Our offices are located on the Botley Road in Oxford, with shops/restaurants within walking distance and easy access into Oxford City Centre.
• Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours a week).

As part of the team at OG, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible/home/remote working – Flexible working and 2 days remote working a week (after induction/on-boarding).
• Holidays – Increment of holiday from 24 days up to 28 days per annum plus bank holidays.
• One day of paid Birthday leave (on successful completion of probation).
• Travel Schemes - Save on the purchase of a new bike or electric car, Public Transport Loan Scheme.
• Healthcare – 10 days full pay sick leave (additional 5 discretionary), reimbursement of eye tests, free flu jabs.
• Enhanced company maternity & paternity pay (eligibility based on length of service).
• Wellness Programme – Company Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), wellness projects and other initiatives.
• Plus: Frequent social activities, free on-site parking, free office food & drink, training.