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Conference Manager (Maternity Cover)

Messe Frankfurt UK

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 

 

Company Name

Messe Frankfurt UK

Show

UK Garage & Bodyshop Event

Salary / Salary Range

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Closing Date

28-Nov-2025

Date Entered

15-Sep-2025

Location

Central London

Contact Name

Joanne Knowles

Email Address

joanne.knowles@uk.messefrankfurt.com
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