Senior Conference Producer – Maritime Industry

Motorship; Fareham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B events & media company is seeking a Senior Conference Producer in Fareham to manage high-profile maritime conferences. Responsibilities include project management from concept to delivery, collaboration for promotion, and securing top-tier speakers. The ideal candidate has strong communication and analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a willingness to travel internationally. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £28,000 – £30,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Eyecare plan

Death-in-service cover

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Proven project management with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept to delivery at events.
• Collaborate to drive promotion and sponsorship.
• Research and develop conference programmes.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proactivity

Job description

Senior Conference Producer – Maritime Industry

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Mercator |Fareham | Permanent

Are you passionate about creating and delivering world-class conferences?

POSITION: Senior Conference Producer – Maritime Industry
LOCATION: Fareham, Hampshire (Office-based)SALARY:£28,000 – £30,000 DOE + Benefits
DURATION: Full-time, Permanent

Join Mercator Media, a leading B2B events & media company in the maritime sector, and take ownership of high-profile international conferences such as GreenPort Congress,Seawork Conferences, Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Conferences and more.

What You’ll Do

• Manage projects from concept to delivery, including onsite at UK and overseas events.
• Collaborate across teams to drive promotion, sponsorship and delegate acquisition.
• Research and develop cutting‑edge conference programmes.
• Secure top‑tier speakers and key stakeholders fostering strong relationships.
• Innovate new themes and identify future opportunities alongside our supporting associations and advisory boards.
• Manage all conference operations on time and within budget.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven project management with high level of attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Self‑motivated team player with a proactive, can‑do attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; second language and driving licence desirable.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

What We Offer

• 6.6 weeks annual leave + Christmas close‑down
• Additional perks: cycle‑to‑work, eyecare plan, death‑in‑service cover
• Career development, training, and international networking opportunities.