Senior Conference Manager - Big 5 Global

Job Purpose

Job Description

• Manages a portfolio of content programmes
• Manages a team of Conference Managers/Producer and supports their personal development
• Produces industry relevant conference and workshop
• Identify key opinion leaders/institutions/influencers to invite as speakers and manage relationships end to end.
• Work with the related Content Director and other team members to produce new content programmes and Summits and acts as an internal knowledge transfer leader
• Manages industry advisory boards and communication with board members
• Drive partnership opportunities with potential commercial and association
• Onsite management of the conference and workshop programmes, speakers and oversees that the programmes are delivered according to plan; also briefs and oversees (temporary) staff.
• Works closely with Event Directors, Sales Leads and Marketing Leads to develop commercial opportunities for content programmes
• Drives content strategies in line with overall show propositions
• Ensures engaging content session formats across their portfolio and presents learnings to wider teams
• Hosts team workshops and 1:1 coaching sessions for ongoing learning and development
• Manages ongoing market surveys with analysis reports for validation of future programme themes, topics.
• Ensures any relevant accreditation processes are met in line with deadlines and processes
• Hosts induction sessions with new team members
• Manages relationships and project management timelines with government partners and co-organizing partners
• Manage reporting, processes and project management milestones for team members
• Ensures they are abreast with global event trends and technologies.