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    International Conference Bidding Manager - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool City Council

    Liverpool City Council
    Liverpool City Council Liverpool, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    About the Role

    We have an exciting vacancy for an International Bidding Manager at Marketing Liverpool.

    The role will be responsible for researching and identifying international conferences as part of the SIF Growing Business Events Project. The successful candidate will also lead the production of high-quality, compelling bids to win new business events for Liverpool City Region.

    This is an opportunity to join the high-performing Liverpool Convention Bureau (LCB) team at Marketing Liverpool. LCB is responsible for promoting Liverpool City Region to conference and event organisers nationally and internationally as well as supporting conferences and events when they are taking place in the region.

    LCB is an award-winning organisation having obtained a silver award at the Meetings & Incentive Travel Awards in 2021, 2022 and 2023 in the category of Best UK Convention Bureau. Most recently Liverpool has been recognised as the Most Improved Destination at the GDS Awards for the GDS-Index score.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • To undertake research into international conferences to identify those which could take place in Liverpool City Region to achieve targets as set out by the SIF Growing Business Events Project.
  • To maintain a database and pipeline of potential conferences for Liverpool City Region.
  • Manage the bidding process to host international conferences. This includes developing a procedure for co-ordinating all the stakeholders involved to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Design and create powerful bid documents to give Liverpool City Region the best possible opportunity to secure new business.
  • Obtain quotes and proposals from venues, hotels and suppliers to include in bid documents.
  • Liaise with Visit Britain where appropriate to obtain financial support or advocacy for bids.
  • Work alongside the Club Liverpool Programme Manager to help identify suitable ambassadors to support international conference bids.
  • Organise site inspections and accompany organisers on their visits during the bid process.
  • To provide monthly reports into the SIF working group to monitor progress of research and bids. This includes information on the current database / pipeline position, value of conferences won/lost and calculation of the economic impact.
  • Attend relevant conferences or industry trade shows or networking events to acquire new business leads for bids.

    • About you:

  • Education to degree level or with significant relevant experience.
  • Strong research skills to identify and pursue new conference opportunities.
  • Confident presentation skills to senior level
  • Knowledge of the conference / events industry (both UK and International).
  • Experience of working in a sales or research role
  • Experience of creating and maintaining sales/research pipelines and working to / achieving targets.

    • Skills required:

  • Highly effective communication skills.
  • Excellent ICT skills including word, PowerPoint and CRM systems.
  • Creative ability to produce powerful bid documents, use of Canva desirable.
  • Ability to work autonomously - a proactive independent individual.
  • Commitment to engaging with the local visitor economy community to build goodwill and support initiatives.
  • Staying updated, especially in the context of tourism and hospitality is essential.

    • If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Owens on

    How to Apply and Additional Information

    For details on how to apply for this vacancy with Liverpool City Council please scroll to the end of the advert of this vacancy and click on Apply for job.

    Please note that in accordance with the Council's policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

    We advise you save the job description and person specification on your own device ( laptop, tablet, mobile), as once the closing date has passed they will not be accessible.

    We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive, and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive.

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    We are working hard to ensure that the council is inclusive in recruitment, retention, support, and progression.

    If you have ambition for yourself and this city, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you.

    If you live in Liverpool, are unemployed, and require help with your application, please contact our employment and skills team at or on to register and receive support. More information at

    Liverpool City Council is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and believe that the decision to appoint should be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

    If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010 such as the application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact the recruitment team via

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