Conference Producer - Construction

Role: Conference ProducerLocation: London (Hybrid) (2 days per week in office)Salary: £28,000 + Conference Profit Share Type: Full Time/Permanent Department: Conference Production - ConstructionReporting to: Managing DirectorEmpowering Individuals. Powering Industry.Success starts with our PeopleAt Hanson Wade Group, we give our employees (“Waders”) the trust, support and opportunities to take ownership, grow their skills and make a meaningful impact from day one.Life at Hanson Wade means being part of a collaborative business where you’re encouraged to learn, share ideas, take on new challenges and make your mark. Ambition fuels us, and we give our people the exposure and responsibility to make a real impact. As our business continues to evolve, you’ll have opportunities to broaden your experience, build your expertise and take ownership – with the support to succeed, whether you’re starting your career, building your expertise, or stepping into leadership.We invest in our people at every stage of their careers, from onboarding and the Wader Graduate Academy through to ongoing learning, coaching and hands-on development. Our Institute of Leadership & Management-accredited Wader Management Academy supports the development of the next generation of leaders, while our culture of trust, transparency and shared learning helps everyone feel ready, willing and enabled to do their best work.We also make time to connect, recognise and celebrate our people – from company-wide events and shared experiences to our monthly Wader Awards. Our Investors in People accreditation reflects our continued commitment to creating a great place to work where everyone can thrive.Our vision is to Empower Individuals and Power Industries forward. And that starts with empowering you and powering your own career with us. Because when our people succeed, Hanson Wade succeeds, and together, we help the customers we serve move their businesses forward.About the RoleWe're looking for a commercially minded and intellectually curious Conference Producer to create world-class conference programmes for the construction industry.With no prior construction or engineering experience required, this is a high-impact role at the heart of our Production team, where research, creativity and commercial thinking combine to shape market-leading events. You'll be responsible for identifying the industry's biggest challenges and opportunities, speaking directly with senior executives, building compelling conference agendas and securing influential speakers.Working closely with Sales, Marketing and Event Delivery teams, you'll take ownership of your events by project managing from initial market research through to on-site execution, helping to create exceptional experiences that deliver value for attendees, speakers and sponsors alike.With in-depth training and development, alongside embedded processes and frameworks to help you learn the ropes, this role offers significant responsibility from the outset, rapid professional development and the opportunity to work on international events that influence and connect industry leaders.Key ResponsibilitiesMarket Research & Content DevelopmentConduct primary research including via cold outreach calling senior industry leaders and decision-makers.Identify emerging trends, challenges and opportunities within the construction industry through in-depth research calls.Translate market intelligence into commercially viable event content and conference agendas.Develop detailed audience profiles and market maps to define target delegates and stakeholders.Source, engage and secure senior-level speakers, panellists and industry experts.Build and maintain relationships with key market influencers and industry contacts.Commercial & Marketing CollaborationCreate compelling website, email and marketing copy that clearly articulates and communicates the value of your eventsProduce audience, content and market briefs to support sales and marketing activities.Project manage the campaign, working closely with commercial teams to maximise delegate attendance, sponsorship opportunities and event profitability.Support sales and marketing by providing market insights and content expertise.Event Ownership & Project DeliveryAct as the project owner for your conferencesManage event timelines, milestones and deliverables to ensure successful event launches.Lead cross-functional project meetings with Sales, Marketing and Event Delivery teams.Collaborate with Event Managers to ensure high-quality event execution and attendee experience.Travel to events when required and provide on-site support.Skills & CompetenciesStrong research and information-gathering skills, with the ability to quickly understand new topics.Excellent verbal communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.Strong written communication skills with the ability to write both creatively & professionally.Commercial awareness and understanding of how events generate value and revenue.Ability to analyse information, identify themes and translate insights into compelling t content.Strong project management and organisational skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.Experience & QualificationsDegree educated (any discipline).Demonstrable interest in business, markets, strategy, or commercial environments.Experience of conducting research, analysing information or managing projects would be advantageous.Experience in events, conferences, publishing, marketing, media, sales or related industries would be beneficial but is not essential.No prior conference production or construction industry experience is required.Behaviours & Ways of workingNaturally curious and motivated to understand how industries operate and evolve.Takes ownership of projects and follows commitments through to completion.Demonstrates initiative and proactively seeks opportunities for improvement.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Embraces accountability and learns from feedback.Builds positive relationships across teams and works collaboratively towards shared goals.Demonstrates resilience when facing challenges or setbacks.Shows ambition and a desire to continuously develop and grow.Approaches work with energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.Maintains professionalism and credibility when engaging with senior industry leaders.Additional Role specific information:International travel may be required to attend and support events.Opportunity to develop expertise within a specialist industry sector.Regular interaction with senior industry executives and thought leaders.Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Event Delivery teams.Success is measured through programme quality, commercial performance, stakeholder engagement and successful event delivery.Why Join Hanson Wade Group?Join an Investors in People accredited employer, recognised for its strong culture, commitment to career development and investment in its people.Access to the Wader Academy, including graduate, professional, leadership and management development programmes.Hybrid working and flexibility.Competitive wellbeing and benefits package, including:Private medical insuranceEnhanced pension schemeLife assuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammePersonal learning budgetUp to 30 days ALCharity LeaveCelebration DayEnd of Year Wellbeing Shutdown (3 days of AL contributed to this)Cycle to Work schemeRetail discounts and wellbeing benefits through the Wader HubLong service awards