Professional Development Group is one of the UK's fastest-growing events companies. We are specialists in delivering learning, development & content for the Public and Private Sectors.Our rapidly growing business now includes four brands, each providing high-end content designed to meet the needs of our public and private sector customers but this role sits within our Government Events brand.

Government Events are specialists in delivering exceptional, information-led public sector conferences and events that keep our customers at the forefront of Government policy.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct in-depth research and build knowledge on a range of public policy areas.
• Write and produce insightful sector-leading conferences and events.
• Identify and invite industry leaders and experts to speak across a portfolio of events
• Work closely with speakers to maintain relationships and prepare them to present at events.
• Generate and pitch new event ideas.
• Meet event deadlines through confirming speakers and collecting presentations.
• Oversee on-the-day event running, including speaker liaisons and relationship management.

Education, Experience and Competencies

Essential:

• Educated to degree level (preferably in Politics, Public Policy, or a relevant subject).
• Strong interest and/or understanding of government and public sector policy.
• Demonstrated excellent written (including copy writing) and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Flexible team player, with ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.

Salary & Benefits include

• Salary rising to £25,000 on completion of a 6-month probationary period, and salary increases to £28,000 after 1 year, and continues to increase as you develop further in the role.
• Training and Development Opportunities.
• There are opportunities for career progression.
• Company pension.
• Flexible schedule.
• Monthly Bonus opportunities after probationary period.

Our Office:

• Coffee bar ground floor with space to eat.
• Free Gym with showers
• Events for the building, most commonly St Paddy’s Day, Halloween, and Christmas, plus summer parties.