About the Role

As the Conference Manager, you will take full ownership of conference content development and speaker management across a portfolio of events. You will be responsible for researching industries, identifying market trends, developing compelling conference programmes, securing high-profile speakers, and ensuring the successful delivery of conferences from concept through to execution.
Working closely with sales, marketing, operations, and digital teams, you will play a key role in shaping event strategy and delivering valuable content that attracts and engages industry stakeholders.
This position reports directly to the Production Director.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth market research and industry analysis.
Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges within target sectors.
Develop conference themes, topics, and programme structures.
Write engaging agenda copy, speaker invitations, and event content.
Source, engage, and manage senior-level speakers and industry experts.
Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to maximise commercial success and audience engagement.
Coordinate with operations and digital teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
Manage conference programmes and speaker relationships during live events.
Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and industry leaders.
Promote events through professional networking platforms, particularly LinkedIn.

About You

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in conference production, event content development, publishing, journalism, editorial, or a related field.
Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.
Excellent written communication and content creation abilities.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Commercial awareness and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders.
Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
Experience supporting the delivery of in-person and/or virtual events.
Strong understanding of professional networking and social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn.

Personal Attributes

Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences.
High levels of integrity and professionalism.
Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative content and event concepts.
Growth-oriented mindset and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
Energetic, positive, and enthusiastic about events and relationship building.
Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and execution excellence.