Senior Conference Producer - Maternity Cover

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large‑scale branded and transaction‑oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not‑to‑be‑missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year‑round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100 who are #3 in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK list.

Location:

240 Blackfriars office.

The Senior Conference Producer is a dynamic role that combines market research, strategic planning, and operational excellence to deliver impactful conferences within the renewable energy sector. This role is at the intersection of content creation, speaker engagement, and event profitability, requiring an adept professional who can identify emerging trends, craft compelling agendas, and deliver revenue‑driven events. Leveraging strong research techniques, market insights, and customer understanding, the Senior Conference Producer defines and manages event strategies while collaborating closely with marketing, sales, and operational teams to ensure seamless execution.

The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional organisational skills, industry knowledge, and teamwork, ensuring events meet deadlines and financial targets. Additionally, this role involves mentoring junior staff, fostering thought leadership through content creation, and consistently enhancing the company’s market position in the renewable energy industry. The ability to craft and execute a strategic vision makes this position integral to driving both the business and its events forward.

• The ability to map an industry and build a research campaign
• A high level of competence with primary research calls
• The ability to arrange and conduct structured research calls and interviews to gather actionable insights
• The ability to analyse customer drivers for attendees and sponsors to shape event strategies
• Competence with briefing sponsorship, delegate sales and marketing teams
• A high level of competence with content marketing e.g. webinars, articles, infographics
• Experience of launch and repeat events

• Ability to identify and define engaging and sponsorable conference topics
• Ability to transform research notes into well‑structured event agendas
• Ability to select appropriate formats (e.g., presentations, panels, round tables) and develop profitable add‑ons

• Ability to identify and invite relevant speakers, crafting effective outreach and follow‑ups
• Manage speaker objections and secure confirmations for participation
• Coordinate with speakers pre‑event and ensure smooth onsite execution of schedules

• Write impactful marketing and website copy to drive interest and attendance
• Collaborate with marketing teams to create compelling sponsorship and delegate sales briefs

• Develop commercially attractive conference programs with optimal ticket pricing strategies
  
  Collaborate with sales and marketing to enhance revenue opportunities through events
• Ability to show how your efforts have contributed to the growth of an event portfolio

• Implement effective time management techniques and identify opportunities for task automation
• Prioritize tasks to ensure seamless execution of event planning milestones

• Work with marketing teams on in‑depth data gap analyses and actionable insights
• Develop cohesive strategies that align sponsorship, delegate sales, and marketing efforts

• Host and manage conference rooms onsite, ensuring timely coordination with speakers and team members
• Collaborate with event managers and team…