We’re recruiting for a dedicated Conference Programme Development Manager on a part time basis 21 hours a week to cover maternity leave on a 12 month fixed term contract.
Our client are a not for profit organisation based close to High Wycombe who offer fantastic hybrid working.
This role is offering a salary of up to £49,000 FTE dependent on experience
You will be mainly home based but will need to live within an hour of High Wycombe area as will be attending the office around once a week.
The role involves developing and delivering event content and agendas, identifying relevant themes, selecting speakers, and working with marketing for event promotion. The manager will work closely with the Senior Events Manager to ensure high-quality, well-planned events that enhance delegate experience and drive attendance and sponsorship.
Key Experience for the Conference Programme Development Manager:
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* Proven success in creating engaging event programmes for professional audiences
* Speaker management and and stakeholder engagement skills
* Event planning and coordination experience
* Relationship building with customers and suppliers
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Key Skills for the Conference Programme Development Manager:
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* Time and stakeholder management
* Financial awareness and commercial focus
* Competence with web-based communication tools and databases
* Strong planning, communication, and negotiation abilities
This role would suit someone organised, collaborative, and commercially savvy with a background in content-driven event management.
What benefits are on offer for this role?
As well as a great hybrid working split, this company really focuses on personal development ensuring that you feel you are growing within your role. They offer 25 days holiday (excluding public holidays) which increases after four years within the company. They also offer a generous pension of up to 8%, company sick pay, life assurance (4x salary), salary sacrifice schemes such as additional annual leave, Employee Assistance Bonus, a day paid volunteering and a great annual bonus scheme!!!
If this sounds like you apply today