Head of Conference Production
Remote UK or US Based
Salary £65000-80,000 (DOE) + Profit Share
The Role…the client requires an intelligent, experienced, ambitious and pro-active Head of Conference Production, someone with strong scaling experience, validation & would like to take full ownership of the portfolios whilst managing 7 Conference Producers based in the UK & US. Would also suit someone interested in launching into new areas
Overview of the Role
- Topic generation and verification of topics for new produce
- Research and verify each topic
- Keep in touch with your industry and proactively network into specific industry areas
- Ability to have the team producing traditional events in 2027 mainly to Europe & the US
- Lead from the front, hands-on production skills required ideally from a traditional conference production background
Management Expertise
- Looking after a team of UK & international producers
- Train and develop production teams
- Lead cross functional event teams including sales, marketing and operations
- Successful hiring, training, coaching and mentoring new producers
- Drive the production process for each event
- Co-ordinate the marketing, sales and sponsorship strategies for each event
- Closely monitor the performance of members of the team
- Develop and challenge high performers
- Conduct timely performance appraisals and manage the career path of each team member
- Maintain morale and motivation within the team
Product Experience
- Launch new events into existing and new sectors
- Strong relationship builder and networker
- Entrepreneurial flare for new commercial opportunities
- P&L, budget and revenue responsibility (advantageous)
- A deep knowledge of production processes
- A strong knowledge on how to create a compelling, market driven event value proposition
- A proven track record in launching successful conferences
- An ability to grow established events through a specific and targeted business plan