Conference Coordinator

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.

Job Description

This role is based in our 240 Blackfriars office.

Are You Ready to Make Your Mark?

Reporting directly to our Director of Events, you'll take ownership of world-class tech events that define industries. This isn't just about organizing conferences - it's about creating exceptional experiences that attract global audiences both in-person and across our cutting-edge digital platforms.

What You'll Create and Own

As part of our Industries Tech Events team at Informa Connect, you'll:

• Craft compelling event programs that captivate industry leaders
• Build and manage relationships with high-profile speakers across the tech sector
• Shape the content strategy for our prestigious MVNOs series and our flagship Network X event
• Drive innovation in how we deliver knowledge and networking opportunities
• Influence the direction of events recognized as global market leaders in telecom networks and services

Why You'll Thrive Here

You're not someone who wants to maintain the status quo. You're excited by transformation and innovation. As we revolutionize how we connect with our markets—both physically and digitally—you'll be at the forefront of this evolution.

You'll find yourself in an environment where:

• Your ideas for new initiatives will be welcomed and implemented
• Your entrepreneurial spirit will have room to flourish
• Your vision for event experiences will reach a global audience
• Your career can grow within the world's largest conference company

This Role Is Perfect If You:

• Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments where no two days are the same
• Have a passion for creating meaningful connections through exceptional events
• Want to put your creative stamp on internationally recognized tech conferences
• Are eager to help transform how industries share knowledge and build relationships
• See yourself as an innovator rather than a traditionalist

Key Deliverables for the Conference Coordinator

Production

• High quality conference agendas – virtual, hybrid & in-person
• Awards programmes
• Short form virtual content – e.g. webinars, interviews, workshops, roundtables etc.
• Advisory Boards
• Community content – blogs, thought leadership pieces, written interviews with speakers
• Briefs for sales, marketing, VIP, delegate sales, and operations where required
• Contributions towards portfolio content strategy
• Content support for sales staff and SpEx clients

Business Development. Develops new and existing business

• Provide creative input & tactical support in the delivery of new products
• Works closely with sales leads on key sponsor accounts
• Work closely with the telesales team to drive delegate revenue growth

Relationships & Brand Awareness

• Build relationships with key customers
• Develop and maintain other key contacts e.g. Associations, Partners, JVs
• Contribute to positive public profile of our events
• Host Advisory Board calls and meetings
• Develop as a thought-leader within the industry
• Build rapport at events and industry meets

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication & inter-personal skills
• An understanding of research processes combined with strong analytical skills
• Ability to forge and develop positive relationships with multiple different internal and external stakeholders
• Creative and resilient with a self- motivating, positive and naturally curious attitude
• Interest in content and experienced in creation in virtual, hybrid and in-person formats
• Awareness of and ability to use social media and content delivery platforms

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.

Our benefits include:

• 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
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• 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.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. 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.