Conference Director - Aerospace

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

You will be a highly strategic and dynamic Conference Director focussed on leading content creation, speaker management, and event success for a global portfolio, including major events like the Dubai Airshow and SPACE Summits. You will report into the Managing Director for Aerospace and you will manage a team of Conference Producers. You are a confident, organised, and innovative professional with the ability to produce high-quality events and manage complex industry relationships.

Key Performance Indicators

• Delegate Attendance and Revenue. Achieve projected revenue and retain key sponsors through satisfaction and engagement.
• Sponsorship Revenue & Commercial Success. Achieve projected sponsorship revenue and retain key sponsors through satisfaction and engagement.
• Timely Delivery & Quality of Conference Programmes. Finalise conference programmes by key milestones, securing top speakers and high attendee satisfaction.
• Strategy Development & Delivery. Assess how well the conference aligns with the overall business strategy and objectives, and innovate to stay relevant.
• Stakeholder Management & Engagement. Ensure strong stakeholder communication and high satisfaction across attendees, sponsors, and partners.

Main Responsibilities

Market Research & Content Curation:

• You will conduct thorough industry research to stay updated on trends and identify critical topics.
• You will develop and create compelling conference agendas tailored to engage aerospace professionals and meet industry needs.

Speaker & Stakeholder Management:

• You will identify and engage high-profile speakers globally.
• You will build and maintain relationships with speakers, government bodies, and industry associations, in order to maintain customer service standards, ensuring your products remain relevant and on topic.
• You will coordinate speaker logistics for conferences and assist with onsite duties as required for the duration of the event.

Event Logistics & Execution:

• You will ensure seamless planning and execution of events by overseeing logistical operations.
• You will guarantee a high-quality attendee experience, maintaining standards across the event portfolio.

Stakeholder & Partner Engagement:

• You will collaborate with internal teams, sponsors, and stakeholders to ensure that event goals align with partner needs and commercial objectives.
• You will engage with partners to create alternative content outside the core event schedule.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• You will continuously evaluate and improve event formats, incorporating new trends, technologies, and methodologies.
• You will foster creativity to introduce innovative conference elements to stand out in the industry.

Budget & Team Management:

• You will manage budgets for speaker-related activities to ensure cost efficiency.
• You will train and mentor team members, enhancing their professional development.

Commercial Development:

• You will collaborate with commercial teams to create year-round content strategies that engage audiences and provide value to stakeholders.

Essential

Experience

• You will have at least a minimum of 7 years of experience in conference production and producing large-scale conferences, with experience managing teams and stakeholder engagement.
• You will have proven experience working with government and industry associations.

Skills

• You will have strong organisation, research-based content creation, copywriting, and marketing skills.
• You will be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
• You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other relevant software.

Commercial Awareness

• You will have the ability to blend content development with commercial strategies, creating a balance between business objectives and engaging experiences. 
• You will have brand and market awareness.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the B2B / B2C events industry.
• Spoken and written Arabic would be a distinct advantage.

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. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include: - 

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
• 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
• Time out: 30 days annual leave, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer
• 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
• A comprehensive company funded private medical insurance with optical and dental coverage 
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, access to mental health first aiders, and 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. 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. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here