Conference Producer Global Finance

This role is based in our 240 Blackfriars London office.

Division: Informa Connect Global Finance (Wealth Portfolio)
Reports To: Head of Production

About the Role

As a Conference Producer youll drive the strategy and shape the future of our industry-leading events in the wealth management sector. Youll focus on IMpower our flagship investment management event with a prestigious 35-year track record before expanding your responsibilities to include additional events across our wealth portfolio.

This dynamic role combines market intelligence relationship-building with senior industry leaders and content curation to create exceptional experiences for professional audiences. Youll work hand in glove with the Head of Production from initial concept through to live delivery crafting compelling agendas that attract C-level speakers and deliver strong commercial results.

Its an ideal position for a self-motivated professional who has strong commercial instincts and can transform market insights into world-class event programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Market Insight & Strategy

• Conduct in-depth market research via calls meetings and desk research to identify trends opportunities and audience needs
• Analyse industry trends past event data competitor events and audience feedback to inform event strategy
• Collaborate with the Head of Production to set annual event objectives

Content Development

• Create compelling insight-driven agendas that reflect market priorities
• Write high-quality benefit oriented marketing copy for websites brochures and campaigns

Speaker & Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify recruit and secure senior-level speakers negotiating fees and managing budgets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry leaders sponsors and partners
• Work strategically with sponsors to place their speakers appropriately within the programme balancing commercial requirements with content integrity
• Source guest speakers from outside the core industry to bring fresh perspectives
• Work closely with key market stakeholders and media partners to secure top tier speakers

Commercial & Marketing Collaboration

• Partner with sponsorship exhibition and marketing teams to maximise commercial opportunities and audience reach
• Design and support content-led marketing campaigns including social media initiatives
• Identify and develop new revenue-generating opportunities

Event Delivery

• Oversee event experience with the delivery team
• Emcee and lead the event on-site including opening sessions
• Conduct on-site research to inform future events and produce post-event reports
• Occasional domestic and international travel required

Skills & Attributes

• Strong research capabilities with the ability to ask incisive questions that uncover genuine industry challenges
• Analytical thinking to evaluate whether potential speakers are the right fit for specific topics and audience needs
• Confidence in engaging with C-suite executives and navigating difficult conversations professionally
• Commercial awareness and understanding of market dynamics
• Excellent project management skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Creative thinking with a customer-centric mindset
• Collaborative and proactive approach to working in a team

Qualifications :

Do you have what it takes to become our next conference producer Wed love to hear from you if you recognise yourself in the following profile:

• A minimum 2:1 university degree
• Minimum 3 years experience in conference/event production 
• You are results driven resourceful in finding solutions determined to meet your targets and adaptive to a change in plans
• You are approachable confident and articulate
• Proven ability to design commercially successful event agendas
• You enjoy the thrill of recruiting high-calibre speakers
• Computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong copywriting skills
• Finance sector experience is a bonus but not essential

Additional Information :

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. Thats why we work in-person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more. When youre not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at an Informa event you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Heres some of what you can expect when you join us. But dont just take our word for it see what our colleagues have to say at   

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks 
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave rising to 27 days after two years plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year 
• Personal benefits: a range to choose from plus company funded private medical cover
• ShareMatch scheme: allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support: EAP assistance mental health first aiders a healthy living subsidy access to health apps and more
• Awards: Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes 
• Global collaboration: As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world 

Were not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most although not all of the skills and experience listed we welcome your application.

At Informa youll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time