Conference Manager

Conference Manager – Up to £50,000 + Bonus

Due to expansion, our client has a new opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly organised Conference Manager to help plan, promote and deliver international B2B conferences, exhibitions and a global webinar series.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a mix of events, marketing and content, and has experience bringing international conferences and exhibitions to life, from early planning through to on-site delivery.

The successful candidate will be proactive, creative and meticulous, with confidence to engage with senior industry figures, and the flexibility to travel internationally.

• Based close to Reigate
• £35,000 – £50,000 (DOE) + Bonus
• Hybrid (minimum of 3 days in the office)
• International travel
• Private Health Insurance

Job Description:

• Work closely with the Conference Director and sales team to plan and deliver international conferences and exhibitions
• Scout new international venues for future events
• Identify speakers and industry experts, understand business trends to deliver relevant, high-quality programmes
• Create and execute a marketing plan for each conference and exhibition
• Produce marketing content, including timely announcements, graphics and video to build event profile and drive registrations
• Manage pre-conference set-up, timelines and administrative processes.
• Manage speakers and moderators, including invitations, logistics, presentations and on-site support
• Support on-site conference delivery and post-event reporting
• Manage a monthly global webinar series, including set up and marketing for audience growth

Person Specification:

• Previous conference production experience
• A positive, can-do attitude with great attention to detail
• A confident communicator who enjoys working with people at all levels
• Detail-oriented but also creative and commercially minded
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines
• Happy to travel internationally (Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas)

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