Conference Producer

Description:

1. Work closely with teams from across CIEH to develop a comprehensive event programme designed to support our strategic objectives.

2. Research, and horizon scan, to identify new opportunities for existing and new audiences.

3. Develop event programmes and source and brief speakers and trainers to ensure a great delegate experience.

4. Liaise with the marketing and sales teams to help design campaigns which deliver expected delegate, sponsorship and revenue targets.

5. Work with other members of the events & venue team to deliver events within budget and which maximize the delegate experience

6. Provide excellent customer service to all delegates before, during and after the event.

7. Collate and send delegate packs (including creating and disseminating evaluation reports.)

8. Set up & manage online delivery platforms

Qualification & Experience:

1. Minimum 3 years of experience is required.

2. Clear, demonstrable experience of all aspects of event development, management and production

3. Previous track record of topic generation and conference programme development (for public, private and third sector audiences)

4. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to internal and external audiences

5. Experience of working with leaders and influencing high level decision makers

6. Pro-active team player who excels under pressure and willingness to support the team

7. Good time management skills and ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure to meet deadlines

8. Experience of and managing budgets and meeting financial targets including negotiating speaker fees, venue rates and supplier contracts.

9. Excellent organizational and administrative skills with a demonstrable customer focused approach and good attention to detail.