Conference Producer - London, United Kingdom - Informa Connect

Informa Connect

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Company Description

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

SuperReturn is the world's largest and most prestigious series of private equity, venture capital and private capital conferences, comprising 18 annual events. The brand has a truly global reach with more than 10,000 conference attendees from 2000 unique organisations and 90 countries represented annually. We bring together an unrivalled mix of LPs and GPs not seen at any other event - critical for new business relationships.

Renowned for the calibre and seniority of our VIP audience and our speaker faculties, our programmes consist of in-depth sessions borne out of months of industry research.

We cover the topics that the industry wants to hear and feature the unique perspectives of the people they want to hear from.

Job Description:

The
Conference Producer is a motivated, resourceful and responsible individual who relishes the challenge and autonomy of creating a world-class programme from concept to delivery.

Duties:

Analyse the industry and past conferences (inperson and virtual) to determine market opportunities
Work with the Brand Strategy Director, Head of Product Process & Delivery and Head of Product to set the event's strategy for the year
Research in detail the conference programme by contacting a complete cross section of the target market through phone, desk research and meetings to determine what customer requirements
Create and run an advisory board when appropriate
Identify strengths and weaknesses of competitors' events through websites, brochures and speaking to competitive speakers
Analyse multisource research to write a compelling programme agenda
Identify and contact potential speakers and finding the hook to encourage them to join the speaker faculty
Negotiate speaker fees and expenses and staying within guidelines set down on the event target sheet
Design compelling contentbased marketing campaign to promote the conference
Write industryfocussed promotional copy for websites and marketing pieces
Work with the digital media team to design and implement promotional campaigns via LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook
Work with the marketing department to ensure that they are targeting the right market. Sourcing appropriate media partners, working with the chairman and speakers and sponsors of the conference to raise the profile of the event
Work with Sponsorship and Exhibition to find leads and identify additional revenue generating opportunities
Source special guest speakers from outside the industry
Work with operations to ensure budgets are accurate and the event runs smoothly on the day
Work effectively with a range of digital platforms, offerings and teams as required
Run the conference on the day, including opening the conference
Conduct atevent research to identify future potential events and ways in which events can be improved
Produce the postconference analysis

Qualifications:

1+ years relevant experience in event production
Experience or knowledge of the financial services sector (especially private capital) would be helpful but is not required
Proven research skills using a number of information sources
Good time management skills with an ability to multitask
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
Enthusiasm and collaborativeness
Successful applicants are likely to possess a 2:1 degree (or equivalent)

Additional Information

25 days annual leave
4 volunteering days annually
Day off for your birthday
Seasonal social and charitable events
Learning and Development plan to assist with your career development
Life assurance
Other flexible benefits include Healthcare, Cycle to Work scheme and Season Ticket Loans
5% Pension match
Share-Match options become a shareholder