I am excited to be recruiting on behalf of an international membership organisation for an experienced events professional to support the delivery of a major international conference taking place in France in April. This is a full-time London based hybrid role, 2 days a week in office.
This is a fast paced, hands on contract role requiring immediate availability and full commitment through to the end of April, including travel to France from 11/12 April to 17 April.
The Role
Working closely with the Head of Events, you will support the planning and delivery of a large scale international conference and associated governance and networking events.
Key responsibilities include:
* Coordinating the conference programme
* Managing abstract and registration systems
* Liaising with keynote speakers, chairs and presenters
* Acting as main contact for event enquiries and visa letters
* Updating website content and supporting accreditation processes
* Managing suppliers, logistics and travel arrangements
* Providing full onsite support, including VIP and volunteer coordination
About You
You will demonstrate:
* Proven experience delivering large conferences, ideally internationally
* Strong experience with abstract and registration systems
* Experience within the voluntary or membership sector
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Confidence managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines
* Strong communication skills and high level IT proficiency
Desirable: conference app development, budget management, supplier sourcing and additional languages such as French or Spanish.
If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience and interested in this assignment, please apply online today!