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Conference and Awards Director

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£65000 - £70000 per annum
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Location
Other Locations
£65000 - £70000 per annum
Job Type
Permanent
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PR/087531_1777400607
Posted
21 days ago

Job details

Location
Other Locations
£65000 - £70000 per annum
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
PR/087531_1777400607
Posted
21 days ago

Conference & Awards Director

Location: Hybrid (UK-based)
Salary: £70k + Benefits

We are partnering with a market-leading events and media organisation to hire a Conference & Awards Director to take ownership of a high-performing and commercially critical portfolio within the housing sector.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering industry-leading conferences, awards, and exhibitions that consistently exceed attendance, revenue, and stakeholder expectations.

The Role

You will lead the strategy, content, and commercial performance of a portfolio of large-scale events, ensuring high-quality delivery from concept through to execution.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Strategy & Content:
    Develop compelling conference themes, agendas, and event strategies aligned with market demand and audience needs

  • Budget & Commercial Ownership:
    Manage full P&L, set pricing strategies, and ensure all events meet revenue and profitability targets

  • Speaker & Stakeholder Management:
    Identify and secure high-profile speakers, sponsors, and industry leaders while maintaining strong external relationships

  • Marketing & Sponsorship Collaboration:
    Work closely with marketing and sales teams to drive attendance and maximise sponsorship and exhibitor revenue

  • Event Delivery & Operations:
    Oversee end-to-end event execution, including logistics, production, and on-site delivery

Leadership & Impact

As a senior member of the leadership team, you will:

  • Lead and develop a team of event professionals

  • Act as a key ambassador for the brand and its portfolio

  • Drive collaboration across multiple internal teams

  • Ensure consistently high standards across all events

About You

We're looking for someone who combines creative vision with strong commercial acumen and a passion for delivering exceptional events.

Key requirements:

  • Proven experience leading event or conference teams (3+ years)

  • Strong commercial and budget management skills (P&L ownership)

  • Track record of delivering large-scale, high-quality events

  • Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills

  • Strong project management capability across complex, multi-stakeholder environments

  • Experience in housing, public sector, or a related industry is beneficial but not essential

What's on Offer

  • Flexible working

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave

  • Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Health & wellbeing benefits (including discounted gym membership)

  • Regular social events

  • Additional perks including cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loan, and more

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking organisation and take ownership of a high-impact event portfolio within a key sector.

Apply now to find out more.

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