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

• 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

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