Senior Conference Producer

S&P Global, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global analytics firm in Greater London seeks an experienced Senior Program Manager to design and deliver impactful events for the energy sector. This role is pivotal for fostering relationships with industry leaders and ensuring high-quality attendee experiences. Candidates should have at least 3 years in event production, strong project management skills, and proficiency with key software tools. The firm offers generous benefits and a positive work environment aimed at professional growth.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to learning resources

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family friendly perks

Small perks like retail discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in conference/event production.
• Knowledge of energy and commodity sectors (Oil, Chemicals, Gas, Power, Metals, Agriculture).
• Ability to manage multiple timelines with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of dynamic content for events focused on attendee experience.
• Collaborate with various functions to expand portfolio and deliver value.
• Analyze industry trends to provide engaging content for events.

Skills

Detail orientation

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote)

Cvent

Salesforce

Slido

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

The Team: The events team’s mission is to foster meaningful connections, facilitate engagement, and ignite profound conversations among our clients, industry leaders, and subject matter experts. With a global portfolio of 18 renowned events, we curate an atmosphere of knowledge excellence, where we not only share insights but also seize pivotal moments to propel critical discussions forward.

Our expertise spans the vast landscapes of Energy, Metals, and Agriculture, and our team excels in bridging the gap between industry professionals and our in‑house experts. We're dedicated to bringing these valuable exchanges to life, reaching the highest echelons of leadership at the C‑Suite and executive levels. Across diverse markets and ever‑evolving pricing dynamics, we are committed to delivering impactful experiences that shape the future of these vital sectors.

The Impact:

Senior Program manager you'll play a pivotal role in designing, growing, and delivering impactful events across the region. This entails:

• Meticulously Crafted Programs: Designing standout conference programs tailored to the energy industry, ensuring content resonates with attendees.
• Flawless Execution: Lead the team to flawlessly execute these programs, guaranteeing a smooth and successful event experience for all participants.
• Strong Partnerships: Foster strong partnerships with internal teams and cultivate vital relationships with external stakeholders in the region.

What’s in it for you:

• Professional Growth: Continuous development in program management, strategy, and project execution.
• Impactful Contributions: Shaping and executing high‑profile events for a lasting impact.
• Creative Expression: Becoming an expert in your field with the freedom to innovate and bring creative event ideas to life.
• Building Relationships: Forming lasting partnerships with world‑renowned companies and leaders while gaining satisfaction through successful event execution.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the development of forward thinking and dynamic content for events managed with attention on attendee experience
• Works with multiple functions to grow portfolio and deliver value to our business and the communities we engage.
• Analyze and identify key industry trends to deliver engaging, commercial content
• Secures the participation of high‑level speakers from industry, policy, academia and internal thought leaders (content and commercial)
• Works with customer marketing to define target audiences and create communications materials that will drive registrations
• Develops and deliver clear sponsorship and delegate briefs, ensuring commercial teams are fully equipped to position and sell the event effectively
• Leads project meetings to ensure milestones, targets, and event objectives are met
• Delivers the event on site, managing the program, speakers, and presentation room to ensure a high‑quality attendee experience

What We’re Looking For:

• 3 years of experience in Conference/Event production
• Knowledge in the energy & commodity sectors (Oil, Chemicals, Gas, Power, Metals and Agriculture)
• Keen attention to detail and effective project management skills including the ability to manage competing deadlines with administrative organization and poise.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and OneNote.
• Experience in event related platforms including Cvent, salesforce & slido.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross‑collaborative skills at all levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentations and report writing.
• Empathy and understanding of other cultures within a commercial context.
• Ability to travel to conferences up to 10% of time.

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best‑in‑class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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