Event/Conference Producer – Financial Services Events London, England
Job description
About the job
GlobalData is a leading intelligence platform for the world’s largest industries. We empower organizations and individuals to make better decisions with trusted intelligence that decodes the future of a dynamic world. Using the advantage of one platform, we combine the collective power of unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions to provide trusted intelligence on a global scale.
We began our journey in 2016 by combining many specialist information services companies with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we believe in the power of connectivity and operate as a single company with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, delivering value for over 5,000 customers globally. The combination of deep expertise within the industries we serve and an innovative mindset are unique and fundamental to the ongoing success of our business.
Headquarters in London, with offices across the UK, US, Dubai, India and Australia, GlobalData serves a worldwide customer base with progressive solutions of the highest quality.
Description
Arena International, part of GlobalData, runs over 80 international market leading conferences every year across a variety of sectors. Our growing international portfolio spans across 4 key industries – pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, finance, and technology. We’re looking for an ambitious conference producer to join our expanding team.
You will be responsible for producing and managing events from conception right up to programme management on the day and you can expect to regularly travel internationally for each conference. This process is made up of various stages and requires a broad skill set to push your projects to be the best in the market.
Key Responsibilities
The Conference Producer will devise a vibrant programme of financial services conferences, working on a series of rapidly growing events. Typically the producer will spend 5-6 weeks planning a conference, and then up to a further 20 weeks project managing the campaign. The production cycle responsibilities include:
- Desk and phone-based research with your target industry
- Journalistic skills – we have a core focus on research interviews with sector leaders
- Copywriting creativity – you will write the programme and marketing material for all your projects
- Inviting and confirming senior leaders to present at the conferences
- Supporting your sales and marketing teams
- Travelling internationally to the conference and programme management on the day
What We Look For
We are looking for an ambitious conference producer with a minimum of 9 months experience to join our team. The candidate should be enthusiastic about research, have excellent writing skills and the confidence to engage different markets over the phone. Experience in producing financial services conferences is preferred but not essential.
Desired Skills
- Demonstrated ability to produce high quality agendas and attract senior speakers from various industries
- Produced conferences for 150+ audience size
- Project managed conferences through full lifecycle from production to onsite delivery
- Diligent, well organised and able to manage time
- Confident, good phone manner, strong skills of persuasion and negotiation
- Articulate and creative copy writing
- Interpersonal skills to effectively brief and support project teams
- Calm and effective problem-solving
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Employee Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, plus an extra day holiday for your birthday
- Hybrid working model
- Health Cash Plan - receive up to 100% cash back on everyday healthcare costs such as dental check-ups,
eye tests, physiotherapy, and prescription charges (subject to employee contribution)
- Virtual GP - a free additional service for those signed up to Health Shield which includes 24/7 direct access
to a certified GP by phone or video
- Perks at Work programme - free access to exclusive discounts on over 30,000 brands
- Season Ticket Loan scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work,
wellbeing, money, health, and legal advice
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual awards dinner where employees are nominated to win awards
- Departmental incentives including quarterly rewards
- Length of service awards for employees
- Dress down Fridays
- Recommend a friend scheme – recommend someone to work for us and receive £250 upon the
successful completion of their probation
- AEGON pension plan, of which 3% will be made by GlobalData as an employer contribution
- Tech Scheme - £1,000 loan towards goodies at Curry’s which is repaid back over 12 months
- An exciting opportunity to further your marketing experience
- Extensive opportunities to develop their skills and progress in their career
- Work in a dynamic, cross functional team with a strong social ethos
- Incentives throughout the year
We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, GlobalData is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Gym membership
- Language training provided
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Event Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
