This well-respected professional membership body is looking to recruit a highly-organised Conference Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of their two conferences held on an annual basis, collaborating with experts in the industry and ensuring the success of the events.
Key Responsibilities of the Conference Manager Role:
- Work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to shape the schedule of content for both conferences, leading on the development of the final conference programmes.
- Act as the main point of contact for speakers for the events.
- Identify, assess, and manage relationships with suppliers and third-party agencies.
- Publicise and oversee the offer of exhibition space to approved exhibitors, including management of any health and safety requirements.
- Coordinate venue requirements, including room set-up, catering, and signage for events.
- Direct the work of on-site staff for events, delegating according to needs arising.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience.
- Event management skills, with demonstrable experience of successful delivery of a programme of events for a professional body.
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptability, problem-solving abilities and crisis management skills, with knowledge of health and safety legislation, and of managing suppliers.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency with the use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and event management packages.
Salary and Information:
- c£50,000 per annum.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Based in Central London, with provision for remote working.
- Excellent benefits, including 30 days' annual leave and a generous pension scheme.
For more information and to apply for this vacancy please email your CV to Marcus today.
A consultant will contact you within 5 days if you are successful with your application.