Company Description
We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100 who are #3 in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK list.
Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections.
We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses.
About Informa Connect – Global Finance
Informa Connect is a global leader in specialist events, bringing together industry decision-makers to learn, network, and drive business growth. Our Global Finance division connects the world's financial leaders through market-leading events that deliver top insights and unrivalled networking opportunities in Real Estate, Private Capital and Wealth. Within our Wealth portfolio, we produce some of the most respected and influential events in the industry such as IMpower, Wealth Management Edge and GAIM Ops Cayman– connecting asset managers, wealth managers, private banks, family offices, IFAs and other investors.
Be part of the events team shaping the wealth industry.
Job Description
This role is based in our 240 Blackfriars, London office.
Division: Informa Connect – Global Finance (Wealth Portfolio)
Reports To: Head of Production
About the Role
As a Conference Producer, you'll drive the strategy and shape the future of our industry-leading events in the wealth management sector. You'll focus on IMpower, our flagship investment management event with a prestigious 35-year track record, before expanding your responsibilities to include additional events across our wealth portfolio.
This dynamic role combines market intelligence, relationship-building with senior industry leaders, and content curation to create exceptional experiences for professional audiences. You'll work hand in glove with the Head of Production – from initial concept through to live delivery – crafting compelling agendas that attract C-level speakers and deliver strong commercial results.
It's an ideal position for a self-motivated professional who has strong commercial instincts and can transform market insights into world-class event programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Market Insight & Strategy
- Conduct in-depth market research via calls, meetings, and desk research to identify trends, opportunities, and audience needs
- Analyse industry trends, past event data, competitor events, and audience feedback to inform event strategy
- Collaborate with the Head of Production to set annual event objectives
Content Development
- Create compelling, insight-driven agendas that reflect market priorities
- Write high-quality, benefit oriented marketing copy for websites, brochures, and campaigns
Speaker & Stakeholder Engagement
- Identify, recruit, and secure senior-level speakers, negotiating fees and managing budgets
- Build and maintain strong relationships with industry leaders, sponsors, and partners
- Work strategically with sponsors to place their speakers appropriately within the programme, balancing commercial requirements with content integrity
- Source guest speakers from outside the core industry to bring fresh perspectives
- Work closely with key market stakeholders and media partners to secure top tier speakers
Commercial & Marketing Collaboration
- Partner with sponsorship, exhibition, and marketing teams to maximise commercial opportunities and audience reach
- Design and support content-led marketing campaigns, including social media initiatives
- Identify and develop new revenue-generating opportunities
Event Delivery
- Oversee event experience with the delivery team
- Emcee and lead the event on-site, including opening sessions
- Conduct on-site research to inform future events and produce post-event reports
- Occasional domestic and international travel required
Skills & Attributes
- Strong research capabilities with the ability to ask incisive questions that uncover genuine industry challenges
- Analytical thinking to evaluate whether potential speakers are the right fit for specific topics and audience needs
- Confidence in engaging with C-suite executives and navigating difficult conversations professionally
- Commercial awareness and understanding of market dynamics
- Excellent project management skills, with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Creative thinking with a customer-centric mindset
- Collaborative and proactive approach to working in a team
Qualifications
Do you have what it takes to become our next conference producer? We’d love to hear from you if you recognise yourself in the following profile:
- A minimum 2:1 university degree
- Minimum 3 years' experience in conference/event production
- You are results driven, resourceful in finding solutions, determined to meet your targets and adaptive to a change in plans
- You are approachable, confident, and articulate
- Proven ability to design commercially successful event agendas
- You enjoy the thrill of recruiting high-calibre speakers
- Computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong copywriting skills
- Finance sector experience is a bonus, but not essential
Additional Information
We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.
We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com
- Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
- Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
- Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
- Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
- Personal benefits: a range to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
- ShareMatch scheme: allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
- Strong wellbeing support: EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
- Awards: Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
- Global collaboration: As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.
At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.
