Graduate Conference Producer

What we’re looking for

Argus produces commercial conferences for the energy and commodities markets. We specialise in agriculture, chemicals, crude oil, energy transition, fertilizers, generation fuels, LPG, metals, oil products. Argus has dedicated conference teams in Houston, London, Moscow, Sao Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore, running a global portfolio of 40+ events.

We are currently looking for a driven, commercially astute Conference Producer to join a dynamic global production team within our industry-leading international portfolio. The portfolio is truly global and consists of 40+ conferences held in locations across the world from Asia to the Americas, ranging in size from 150– 900 attendees.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering commercially successful, well attended and critically respected conferences. Your primary responsibility is to write compelling conference programmes, in addition to identifying and securing a stellar speaker line-up of influential industry leaders, while managing the project from inception to completion. International travel will be needed as the conference producer will attend all events they deliver and may also travel for client meetings.

This is an exciting opportunity for a producer who is looking to work on industry-leading, global conferences and be part of an experienced conference team within a very well-respected brand.

What will you be doing

• Using desk, telephone and face-to-face client research write topical and compelling conference programmes reflecting the needs most pertinent to the sector

• Identify the leading names in each sector, which organisations/individuals are most innovative and secure these bellwethers as speakers on every programme

• Define the commercial proposition of each event,

• Build and understand a market map for each conference with insight in to the value and strength of each buy-sell relationship

• Develop a clear and concise growth strategy for each event and communicate this to the project team

• Drive continued innovation in content, networking and delegate experience

• Work effectively with peers in sponsorship sales, delegate marketing, conference operations, delegate sales and customer service to ensure full and effective delivery of each project

• Communicate professionally with Argus editorial, business development, consulting and subscription sales to ensure we benefit from synergies with the rest of the Argus business and speak with one voice to our clients

• Complete projects to deadline and on budget

• Understand how market developments will impact the sectors in which you operate, and where an opportunity arises, propose new/launch conferences because of this

• Network with clients at Argus events and in the market generally to ensure you are part of the industry

• Develop a passion for the markets in which you operate

• Deliver all the above on five or six conference projects annually

Skills and Experience

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent), with a strong academic background and a genuine curiosity about business, markets and current affairs.

• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to gather information, identify trends and form well-reasoned conclusions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with senior stakeholders.

• Commercially aware, with an interest in understanding industries, market developments and what drives business success.

• Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive and self-motivated, demonstrating initiative and a willingness to take ownership of tasks and projects.

• Collaborative team player, able to build strong working relationships with colleagues across different functions.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop professional relationships with clients, speakers and industry contacts.

• Innovative and curious, willing to challenge conventional thinking and contribute new ideas.

• Resilient and adaptable, comfortable working in a dynamic environment and responding positively to feedback.

• Previous internship, placement year, work experience or extracurricular achievements in research, events, journalism, media, consulting, sales, marketing or a commercial environment would be advantageous but not essential.

• Demonstrates the Argus values of Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Results.

This role would suit a recent graduate or early-career professional with strong research, communication and relationship-building skills who is looking to develop a career in conference production, market intelligence and commercial events.

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme

• Group pension scheme

• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme

• Hybrid working environment (three days in office)

• 25 days annual holiday with incremental increase up to 30 days

• Subsidised gym membership

• Season ticket travel loan

• Cycle to work scheme

• Flexible benefits platform (ability to buy additional medical cover, life assurance, dental cover, holiday, critical illness, travel insurance & health screening)

• Extensive internal and external training