Conference Producer

The Retail Expo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Conference Producer to lead the development and delivery of event content and programming. The role involves extensive research, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration across teams to create compelling events. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in event management, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to manage multiple projects. This full-time position offers generous benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conference production, content strategy, or event management.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with speaker acquisition and managing sponsored content.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough industry research.
• Develop strategic, audience-focused conference agendas.
• Secure and manage high-profile speakers.
• Collaborate to deliver impactful content.
• Monitor industry trends to inspire new formats.

Skills

Conference production

Content strategy

Event management

Research skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

Job description

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About Our Team

RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees through organizing events and conferences. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients.

About The Role

The Conference Producer leads the end-to-end development and delivery of event content and programming. Through expert research, they identify industry challenges and audience needs to shape a compelling agenda. Responsibilities include defining themes, sourcing and managing speakers, and aligning content delivery with marketing timelines.

Working closely with marketing and sales, the producer shares industry insights to support messaging and uncover commercial opportunities. They ensure speakers are well-prepared and confident, and collaborate to deliver high-quality web content, communications, and schedules.

The role includes budget responsibility for paid speakers and managing relationships with speaker bureaus. While not a line manager, the producer provides clear briefs and regular updates to ensure smooth execution.

This strategic and operational role requires strong skills in research, stakeholder engagement, and content development. The producer also contributes to programme development, event production, and on-site operations, ensuring events meet revenue, expenditure, and profit targets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough industry research through calls, meetings, surveys, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a network of industry experts to inform programme development.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor events to inspire new formats and ideas.
• Develop strategic, audience-focused conference agendas and formats based on customer insights.
• Secure and manage high-profile speakers and sponsored content in alignment with event goals.
• Collaborate across marketing, sales, and operations to deliver impactful content and drive audience engagement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in conference production, content strategy, or event management.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to translate insights into compelling programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with data and feedback to improve event outcomes.
• Experience with speaker acquisition and managing sponsored content.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and operations.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and creating accessible, engaging content for all audiences.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

About The Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Retail

Location: Richmond, England, United Kingdom

Posted: 1 month ago