This role will play a key part in our forums & Ecosystems events production, through ecosystem research, managing outreach & relationships with stakeholders and speakers, collecting key information where required, facilitating introductions, researching new speakers, drafting and bringing together event agendas, preparing speaking briefing documents and calls, following up on invites and, ultimately, contributing to and executing on our vision across the Founders Forum Group.
If you're looking to develop your event and content production career at the heart of the tech ecosystem, this role gives you the chance to connect with some of the most exciting names in tech!
The top candidate for this dynamic role will be organised, ambitious, and detail oriented with strong research and prioritisation skills with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
Founders Forum Group is an event-powered community and family of businesses supporting innovative entrepreneurs at every stage of their journeys. Founded in 2005, our invite-only forums unite founders, investors, corporate and government leaders to tackle era-defining questions in iconic locations across the globe. Since 2019, Founders Forum has partnered with Informa Tech to celebrate the strength and diversity of UK tech through London Tech Week.
In 2023, Founders Forum acquired Tech Nation. The transfer saw FF Group continue to execute against Tech Nation's mission to empower tech entrepreneurs, scale innovative startups, and provide a united platform for UK tech founders.
Join our content team as a Junior Content Producer working across a series of our global events.
Key areas of responsibility:
* Manage communications with high-profile speakers - founders, investors, tech leaders - including invites, follow ups and briefings for various events
* Maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date speaker database
* Research and identify the tech world's rising stars, supporting to secure fresh, new speakers for our events and keeping content themes cutting edge
* Collaborate with the other members of the content team to curate and execute on engaging programmes for a range of events supporting the growth of the tech ecosystem, conducting in-depth research on industry trends
Requirements
* This is a great opportunity for a tech enthusiast, ideally with 2-3 years experience event content curation and production.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Strong attention to detail
* Demonstrable experience of the ability to build positive relationships with multiple different stakeholders
* Interest in the tech startup ecosystem is essential
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
* Ambition and strong attention to detail
* A positive, can-do attitude
* Strong research and analytical skills
* Strong written and verbal communication
* Desire to improve processes and workflows
* Relationship building skills
* Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities
* Resilience, flexibility, and ability to work autonomously
Benefits
We offer a range of flexible, discretionary benefits to our team. These currently include:
* 25 days contractual annual leave
* Enhanced discretionary leave provision, including an additional day off for your birthday and leave between Christmas and New Years Day
* The option to work remotely anywhere in the world for 3 weeks/year (1 week at Easter and 2 weeks during July and August)
* AXA Health insurance, with the option to add dependents
* Life Insurance
* Medicash access including online GP access and mental health support
* Employee Assistance Program
* Competitive pension provision
* Perkbox membership with generous monthly allocation of points for day to day purchases
* Learning and development annual allowance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Lunch 1x/week, office snacks, and regular team drinks
* Quarterly team activities and annual team trip/day out
* Access to the Founders Forum Group network of businesses and wider tech ecosystem
We have a hybrid working model with 4 days spent in the office and 1 day with the option to work remotely/from home.
Founders Forum Group's Values:
* Community first: More than just fellow founders. Everything we offer is centred around the founders we work alongside.
* Entrepreneurial to our core: Preserving our startup mentality is the key to being able to empathise with and fully support our growing community.
* Founding the future: We are forward thinkers. Always at the forefront of innovation.
* Excellence without ego: We don't take ourselves too seriously, but are proud of what we do. We work together, recognising the expertise of those around us, and understand the value in differing points of view. We are committed to excellence and always hold ourselves to the highest standard.