Senior Conference Producer – Maritime Industry

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

Job summary

A leading B2B events & media company in Fareham is seeking a Senior Conference Producer to manage high-profile international conferences. Responsibilities include managing projects, securing speakers, and driving promotions. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and be willing to travel internationally. This role offers competitive salary and 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 high level of attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Self‑motivated team player with a proactive, can‑do attitude.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage all conference operations on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Research and analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

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.