- Identifying and analysing our audience groups and conducting market research to understand their needs
- Developing a deep understanding of buying and selling relationships in the tech ecosystem to create the commercial vision behind our content
- Staying on top of developments in relevant areas of the tech industry and being a subject matter expert
- Speaking to a cross section of our target audience to research topics and understand the key motivations for attending events
- Creating agenda content which addresses the hottest industry topics in an innovative and engaging way
- Identifying and securing the very best speakers
- Feeding into wider product planning and positioning of the event
- Supporting the marketing team with promotional copy which conveys the benefits to our audience
- Working with the marketing team on content marketing campaigns
- Working with the sponsorship team to identify new target markets and articulate value propositions
- Joining sales calls with prospective sponsors
- Running content stages on site and getting involved wherever required to ensure the success of the event
- Minimum 2 years' experience in conference production
- Strong analytical research skills, with a naturally curious attitude and a sharp eye for detail
- A creative approach to producing event content
- Entrepreneurial gumption with a go-getter attitude
- Ability to build relationships with senior industry and government figures
- Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities
- A positive, can-do mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Adaptability and resilience
- Strong commercial awareness
- Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
- 25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday
- Competitive Benefits
- Work with high quality specialist products
- Bright and friendly staff who are all "expert's experts" and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
- Share-Match options - become a shareholder
- Regular social events and networking opportunities
Senior Conference Producer - London, United Kingdom - Informa Tech
Description
Job Description
Informais one of the world's leading knowledge providers. We create and deliver highly specialized information through publishing, events, training, market intelligence, and expertise, providing valuable knowledge to individuals, businesses and organizations worldwide.
Informa Tech informs, educates, and connects the technology community through world-class research, training, events, and media. A vibrant community of over 1,000 colleagues across 19 locations, we're dedicated to inspiring the tech community to design better, to build better.
Which is why we champion you, the individual, to make an impact through change and innovation. Life at Informa means more freedom and fewer barriers. Our entrepreneurial spirit runs deep, encouraging our team to stick their hands up to spark innovation or get stuck in to deliver amazing results. It's time to feel the impact of your work and enjoy making a difference. Are you ready to start your future, today?
London Tech Week is the UK's flagship tech event. It champions UK and European tech on a global stage and connects the dots between start-ups and scale-ups, investors, corporate innovation and technology transformation. It is officially supported by the UK government and the Mayor of London and we are proud to work with a coalition of partners from the tech sector to drive the success of the event.
Our purpose is to showcase and amplify the power of tech to enrich every aspect of our lives. Our content features big-hitting speakers – from the UK Prime Minister to the CEOs of tech giants to visionary innovators. Our expo floor brings tech to life and enables attendees to make connections which deliver lasting value.
We have ambitious plans for growth and we are looking for dynamic and talented people to help us put these into action.
As Senior Conference Producer, you'll be part of a highly committed team who aren't afraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. Be ready to take on large-scale projects from day one, under the guidance of a supportive leadership team who will encourage your personal development and offer you new opportunities.
London Tech Week is organised by Informa Tech Founders, a joint venture between Informa Tech and Founders Forum. We combine the unique convening power and start-up ecosystem expertise of Founders Forum with the global reach and large-scale event design and delivery experience of Informa Tech to create world class event experiences that unite and inspire the entire tech ecosystem.
We are on the hunt for a Senior Conference Producer to join the team who can create innovative, world-class content. You will be confident in recruiting big-hitting speakers from all over the world and persuading them of the value of our event. You will have strong research skills, with an innate desire to keep on top of the hottest trends in tech, and creative flair to find compelling ways to bring these to life on high-impact agendas.
If you are passionate about the power of tech to effect positive change, you love event content and are keen to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you
Key Areas of Responsibility
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomesall types of candidates.We are alsoflexiblewithdifferent working patternsandprioritizes promotions internally. Our benefits include:
We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
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