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.
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.
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.
