Head of Conference Production - Remote

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

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• Topic generation and verification of topics for new produce
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• Research and verify each topic
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• Keep in touch with your industry and proactively network into specific industry areas
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• Ability to have the team producing traditional events in 2027 mainly to Europe & the US
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• Lead from the front, hands-on production skills required ideally from a traditional conference production background
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Management Expertise

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• Looking after a team of UK & international producers
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• Train and develop production teams
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• Lead cross functional event teams including sales, marketing and operations
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• Successful hiring, training, coaching and mentoring new producers
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• Drive the production process for each event
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• Co-ordinate the marketing, sales and sponsorship strategies for each event
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• Closely monitor the performance of members of the team
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• Develop and challenge high performers
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• Conduct timely performance appraisals and manage the career path of each team member
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• Maintain morale and motivation within the team
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Product Experience

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• Launch new events into existing and new sectors
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• Strong relationship builder and networker
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• Entrepreneurial flare for new commercial opportunities
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• P&L, budget and revenue responsibility (advantageous)
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• A deep knowledge of production processes
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• A strong knowledge on how to create a compelling, market driven event value proposition
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• A proven track record in launching successful conferences
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• An ability to grow established events through a specific and targeted business plan
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