Role: Conference Producer
Location: London (Hybrid) (2 days per week in office)
Salary: £28,000 + Conference Profit Share
Type: Full Time/Permanent
Department: Conference Production - Construction
Reporting to: Managing Director
Immediate Start
Empowering Individuals. Powering Industry.
Success starts with our People
At 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.
Learn more here: Advancing Construction - Helping You Deliver Exceptional Projects
About the Role
We'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 Responsibilities
Market Research & Content Development
Conduct 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 Collaboration
Create compelling website, email and marketing copy that clearly…