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Conference Producer (Climate - Sustainability) • Location: Central London, Victoria (Hybrid) • Contract: Permanent (Full-Time) • Start Date: January 2026

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across high-profile events attended by senior representatives from regional governments, UN agencies, international and regional NGOs, investors, donors, research institutes, and solution providers.

Climate Action is a mission-led organisation that has been working at the intersection of climate policy, innovation, and sustainable finance since 2007. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a global green economy, advancing progress toward the UN Global Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. Through a dynamic portfolio of digital and in-person events, we forge tangible partnerships between business, government, policymakers, and investors, all focused on driving the global shift to net zero. Learn more at www.climateaction.org

As a Conference Producer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a sponsorship-driven portfolio of events that deliver meaningful environmental and social impact. We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Content & Programme Manager with proven experience in conference production, someone ready to take on a rewarding challenge and help build high-impact, purpose-led events.

Your key focus areas will include:

• Content Strategy & Agenda Development - Develop and oversee content strategies and event agendas for a portfolio of in-person and online events aligned with the climate agenda
• Market Research & Programme Curation - Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, competitor activity, and sector challenges. Translate insights into commercially attractive agendas, topics, and sessions
• Content Development - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to produce session content, interviews, speaker scripts, and production briefs
• Value Proposition Creation - Craft compelling event narratives to attract high-level speakers, sponsors, partners, and target audiences, delivered through sponsorship and marketing briefs
• Production Cycle Management - Plan and manage the full production lifecycle of events, ensuring timely delivery, accurate milestone tracking, and achieving goals
• Speaker Management & Engagement - Identify, invite, and manage high-level speakers and moderators. Secure global climate leaders and influential voices through sector expertise
• Project Management - Oversee end-to-end event execution and post-event analysis to ensure smooth delivery and continuous improvement
• Topic Research & Validation - Continuously explore and validate new themes to support timely event launches throughout the year
• Speaker & Panel Briefings - Prepare briefing documents and coordinate all speaker sessions for seamless delivery
• Commercial & Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with the sales team to secure partners and coordinate sponsorship participation
• Team Coordination - Lead the development of event briefs for marketing, sales, and operations teams
• Revenue Strategy - Establish content and speaker inventories to support revenue targets
• Audience Strategy - Design and implement strategies for audience acquisition and engagement
• Customer Service - Deliver exceptional service to partners, speakers, and stakeholders, resolving issues promptly
• Performance Tracking - Monitor content strategies and event milestones to meet KPIs
• Marketing Copywriting - Write promotional copy for marketing campaigns and editorial content
• Website Management - Keep event websites up to date with speakers, partners, sessions, and key information
• Onsite Delivery - Manage onsite event execution, ensuring all objectives and expectations are met
• Post-Event Analysis - Conduct evaluations and produce detailed reports on event outcomes.

We’re looking for someone who meets the essential criteria below and ideally brings some of the desirable qualities too.

Essential

• Proven experience creating, managing and delivering international B2B conferences funded by sponsorship and delegate or membership revenue streams; ideally in sustainability, climate change, energy or agriculture
• Experience in a single market sector, including evidence of strong relationships with key players across the industry, such as sustainable innovation, energy transition, investment, hydrogen, supply chains and climate policy
• Proven success in launching, producing, and delivering events in both live and online formats
• Alignment with Climate Action’s mission and our business objectives
• Proactive, detail-oriented and organised; able to work independently to deliver tasks and achieve project objectives
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with flexibility to work independently and collaboratively

Desirable

• Familiarity with climate change, environmental policy, and sustainability frameworks
• Exposure to climate-related issues, especially in the context of:
• Sustainability and environmental governance
• Subnational climate commitments (e.g., city or regional initiatives)
• The UNFCCC COP process and international climate negotiations
• Academic or professional background in sustainability, climate science, or related fields is advantageous

Similar roles in other organisations may be titled: Content Producer, Content and Programme Manager, Senior Conference Producer, B2B Event Programmer, Senior Producer, Event Producer, Senior Production Manager

• Competitive base salary with a generous bonus scheme
• Uncapped commission structure to recognise your success
• 24 days of annual leave (including your birthday) plus UK bank holidays
• Ethical pension plan with The People’s Pension
• Private Healthcare via Benenden Health
• WeWork perks: free barista coffee, community bar, table tennis, showers and a pet-friendly office!
• Hybrid working: three days in our office (Mon, Wed & Thu), two remote days (Tue & Fri), plus 10 additional remote days post-probation
• Opportunities to attend international events and collaborate with global climate leaders
• A mission-led culture where your work drives real impact world

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and tell us how you’d like to contribute to our mission.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. To ensure your passion and potential are considered, we encourage you to apply early.