Company Description
Avon Network Events is the UK office of Advanced Business Events (ABE), a leading provider of international industrial business conventions, combining bespoke B2B networking opportunities with world-class conferences.
Headquartered in Paris with offices and consultants globally, we produce around 30 events a year, ranging in size and industry scope. The sectors we cover include aerospace; space and defence; aviation; automotive; rail; maritime; advanced and additive manufacturing and composite materials.
The ABE turnkey service of one-to-one meetings offers participants a wide range of potential clients and business partners. Our teams work to bring together the suppliers, decision makers, contractors, technology providers and key stakeholders in the relevant industry supply chains to ensure all event participants come away satisfied.
Role Description
We are currently looking for a Conference Producer who will work as part of our UK team to develop high-level conference programmes for our events internationally. The events in question will be focused on new technologies and global advancements across the aerospace, defence, space, maritime and automotive manufacturing sectors.
This is a full-time hybrid role based in the City of Bristol, with the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. The primary responsibilities include conducting market research, developing conference content, recruiting and managing speakers, and overseeing conference project timelines. The role also involves partnering with marketing and event management teams to ensure the success of each event.
We are looking for a driven and ambitious team player who has a passion for delivering outstanding events and is excited to bringing new ideas and a positive attitude to the table. While this role is primarily focussed on conference production, as a small team there are always opportunities to get involved in other areas of event management that may be of interest, such as marketing and logistics.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Conference Production and hands-on experience in managing event content and programming.
- Strong Market Research and competitor analysis skills to identify emerging trends and industry needs.
- Exceptional Communication skills, including written and verbal, with the ability to effectively liaise with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability in Speaker Acquisition and building relationships with key industry leaders and influencers.
- Experience in Event Management and coordination to successfully deliver high-quality events on time and within budget.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Communications, or Event Management is preferred but not a requirement.
- Familiarity with aerospace, space and defence, or automotive manufacturing industries is an advantage but not a requirement.
What we are offering:
- The chance to develop your skills within conference production
- The opportunity to contribute to other parts of event management as part of a small, supportive and growing team
- International trips multiple times a year within Europe, North America and SE Asia
- Personal development opportunities including professional qualifications and language classes
- Healthcare and competitive pension package
- Flexible option to work from home Mondays and Fridays
- £32,000-£37,000 base plus £3-5k bonus