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Event Producer

  • Location: London
  • Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum + Bonus
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 21 days ago

  • Sector: Event Operations
  • Type: hybrid
  • Contact: Jazz Little
  • Contact Email: jazz.little@handle.co.uk
  • Expiry Date: 02 October 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH112543

Handle Recruitment is seeking a passionate and highly skilled Event Producer to join our client's award-winning events and conference business.

4 days a week in office, 1 day at home
Salary: £38,000 + Bonus
Location: South West London

This is an excellent opportunity to work in one of the most exciting and fast-growing sectors in the world, Africa's Power Sector. The team is around 20-strong, collaborative, and passionate about delivering world-class events. The successful candidate will work closely with the Group Director and Portfolio Manager to conceptualise, produce, and deliver a high-quality portfolio of events.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and lead a portfolio of events focused on Africa's energy sector.

  • Lead production of the flagship Africa Energy Forum and in-country events.

  • Oversee project teams, including sales, marketing, and delegate sales, ensuring overall event success.

  • Conduct in-depth market and industry research to develop relevant, leading event agendas.

  • Generate new topic ideas aligned with global and regional trends, providing direction for conference content.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, committee members, advisors, associations, and senior government representatives including Ministers.

  • Work with leadership to develop and implement long-term event strategy.

  • Manage relationships with supporters, clients, speakers, and media partners.

  • Lead marketing, sponsorship, and delegate sales teams to meet promotional and commercial targets.

  • Write promotional copy for event programmes and content for the news site to promote events.

  • Manage budgets with the Portfolio Manager.

  • Ensure excellent onsite delivery, managing speakers, delegates, and logistics.

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Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours:

  • Proven experience as a conference producer or in a comparable role with transferable skills.

  • Track record of owning and growing a portfolio of events with strong content and commercial results.

  • Loyal, dedicated, and committed with a strong work ethic.

  • Team player capable of inspiring and leading project teams.

  • Able to perform under pressure, managing large-scale events (300+ speakers, 100+ sponsors).

  • French language skills preferred but not essential.

  • Strong project management, organisational, and strategic planning skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Knowledge or strong interest in Africa's energy sector.

  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

  • Strong relationship-building skills with senior industry stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes.

  • Effective copywriting skills to communicate value propositions clearly.

  • Experienced in developing new topics and launching profitable events.

  • Proactive, results-driven, and highly motivated.

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Apply below today if you have Event Production experience and are looking for a change!


Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.