Conference Manager (Maternity Cover)
Job Title: Conference Manager
Location: Central London
Employment: Full-time, Fixed Term Maternity Cover (9 months, with potential to extend to 12 months)
Package: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Start Date: November 2025
Join the World’s Third-Largest Trade Show Organiser
Messe Frankfurt UK is seeking a Conference Manager to deliver a dynamic conference and features programme for the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event. Recently re-located to Southwark, our London office combines the backing of a global leader with the collaborative, agile culture of an SME.
What You’ll Do
- Implement the conference strategy, aligning messaging and developing engaging agendas, workshops, and partnerships.
- Build strong stakeholder and partner relationships, supporting event promotion across digital, print, and social channels.
- Oversee programme delivery, coordinate speakers, and manage all on-site logistics.
- Analyse post-event performance, gather insights, and drive continuous improvement for future editions.
What We’re Looking For
An experienced Conference Production Manager (4–5 years+) with a proven track record of:
- Strategic thinking and creativity
- Strong stakeholder management
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
- Confident communication and presentation abilities
- Project management expertise, with the ability to deliver under pressure and tight deadlines
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Event Director in shaping and delivering the overall conference strategy.
- Build and maintain relationships with associations, partners, and key accounts.
- Research industry trends to design engaging, relevant content across agendas, workshops, and seminars.
- Create briefs and marketing copy, oversee speaker assets, and coordinate press and social promotion.
- Manage speaker recruitment, logistics, and on-site event delivery.
- Conduct post-event reviews, surveys, and reporting to identify improvements.
Why Work With Us
At Messe Frankfurt, you’ll be part of a global network of 2,600 employees across 30 locations. In the UK, our close-knit team of 15 offers a supportive and collaborative culture, with genuine opportunities to grow.
We offer:
- Competitive salary + bonus
- Private health insurance & pension scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Professional training and development opportunities
- Quarterly personal development reviews
- A positive, team-oriented workplace with regular activities and team-building
Apply Today
Send your CV and cover letter to Joanne Knowles at joanne.knowles@uk.messefrankfurt.com