Since 2001, Defence iQ has grown to become one of the world’s largest defence events and media organisations. With 30 events running a year globally, the role offers scope for travel, off-site meetings and collaboration with international military and defence industry executives.

The Conference Producer is at the heart of what we do. You will identify topics through in-depth market research, write and produce a commercially viable conference agenda that offers excellent relationship building, knowledge transfer and BD opportunities for delegates, sponsors and speakers. Becoming a Subject Matter Expert, project managing, and fostering strong relationships is key. You will work on Stage 1 and Large Scale Events but also be targeted on launching new products with the support of the Divisional Director.

Responsibilities

• Deep research, keeping ahead of trends and current affairs and gaining insights by staying in contact with the community
• Strategy and project management
• Copywriting and producing conference agendas
• Inviting senior personnel from the defence sector, government and military to speak
• Delivering marketing strategies, formulating marketing copy, forging media partnerships
• Working closely with and briefing the sales teams
• Working closely with clients- speakers, sponsors and delegates, to ensure the smooth running of events from product development to onsite delivery
• Ensuring conferences run to schedule, within budget
• Public speaking- opening the conference and addressing a large audience

Requirements

• Commercial acumen
• Confidence and ability to customer-face, on the phone and in-person
• Can assimilate complex information quickly
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Proven verbal and written communication skills with a passion or flair for copywriting
• The ability to sell an original idea to senior management
• Strong time management and able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Entrepreneurial and creative inclination
• A high degree of interest in current sector issues and trends
• Able to react and respond quickly to market needs / internal factors

This career offers

• Intellectual challenges and the need to overcome problems
• Interaction with global business leaders
• A dynamic environment
• Financial rewards for high performance
• Opportunity for rapid career progression
• Comprehensive training and development