Graduate Conference Production Assistant
2014-08-29 09:39:16
2014-09-11 00:00:00
- London, London Central
- £20-22k
- 11th Sep ’14
- Closed
My client is a fast growing, intelligence, networking and events company.
This is a fabulous position for a graduate looking to get into the conference industry long term but who would like to work in more of an administrative and support role initially, with a view to potentially becoming a Conference Producer down the line.
The company produces niche conferences in North America, Europe and Emerging Markets, and due to recent success are looking to grow the team. You will be supporting a Conference Director who has an outstanding reputation in the industry and hence you will have an opportunity to work alongside and learn from one of the best Conference Producers around.
Long term you could see yourself developing into a Conference Producer or within other areas of the company such as Marketing, Editorial or Events.
This role may include:
- Providing administrative support to the Conference Director
- Conference administration
- Contacting relevant organisations and individuals
- Acquiring delegates for their free-to-attend conferences
- Providing conference production support e.g. research support
- Supporting other areas such as marketing, editorial and events
Requirements:
- 2:1 or above in your chosen discipline
- Outstanding communication skills
- A passion for the commercial conference industry
- Confidence to talk to individuals at all levels
- Strong organisational and administrative capabilities