Senior Conference Producer

At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do.  We’re proud that our core values of PASSION , CARE , IMAGINATION , and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our teams.

If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you.  

The Opportunity:   

Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, headquartered in London. Clarion Defence & Security host DSEI UK, a leading defence exhibition which attracts over 75,000 attendees every 2 years. The team is growing and we are seeking a Senior Conference Producer to join us to work on DSEI UK and other defence content, reporting directly to the Head of Content.

The candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative team to help us research and design compelling event programmes, including the industry leading DSEI UK. The candidate will build and nurture partnerships with UK, NATO and international militaries, government bodies and industry to deliver quality, forward-thinking content. This is an opportunity for a candidate who is eager to work on one of the largest B2B events in the world, in a fascinating market.

The candidate will conduct in-depth industry research, design key agenda themes, secure speakers and will build strategic relationships with key government and military stakeholders. This is a key role in shaping the growth and success of our events and membership programme by bringing in high-profile partners, maximizing audience engagement, and amplifying our reach.

Key Responsibilities:   

• Research : Dive deep into market trends and uncover emerging topics, issues, and key players to craft events that are relevant, timely, and engaging.

• Content Creation : Design event agendas that excite and engage, with fresh, innovative approaches to sessions and speaker formats, strong copy writing skills are a must.

• Speaker Recruitment : Identify, recruit and build relationships with industry thought leaders, engaging speakers, and key stakeholders.

• Project Management : Oversee all aspects of content production and execution, coordinating seamlessly with marketing, sponsorships, sales, and operations teams.

• Innovation & Creativity : Continually look for ways to make each event unique and memorable, using creativity to solve problems and elevate the attendee experience.

• Client Relationship Building : Strategic alliance and partnership management to help us establish key networks in core markets.

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours:

• Solid experience producing multi-track commercial events in a fast-paced organization.

• Excellent research and analytical skills, with a keen eye for trends and market shifts.

• Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—and a flair for storytelling.

• A proactive, can-do attitude with a love for working collaboratively and contributing to the team.

• Self-starter looking to work semi-autonomously to deliver a year-round programme of content within the Clarion Defence team.

• Highly organised with strong project management skills to ensure deadlines are met.

• Defence industry knowledge preferred, but not essential
  

About Clarion Events    

Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. ()   

Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  

Clarion is private equity backed and owned by Blackstone. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term in order to build successful, resilient businesses. ()    

Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count.   

Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight. 

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year)

• Employees on a permanent or fixed-term contract are gifted an extra day of leave that can be used for a celebration of your choosing, e.g. birthday, Eid, Diwali, etc.

• Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays)

• Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work

• Pension Scheme

• Private Medical Insurance

• Health Cash Plan

• Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP)

• Mentoring Programme

• Season Ticket Loan

• Cycle to Work Schemes

• Free on-site gym and shower facilities

• Free eyesight tests

• Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees

Our Values

PASSION

We deliver all our events with passion for people, the environment and businesses. We form connections with those who are just as passionate about what they do as we are. We always strive to exceed expectations and celebrate success. We love what we do, and it shows.

CARE

We care about our people and our products and work tirelessly to achieve lasting connections and satisfaction for ourselves, our customers and the businesses they support. We really get people - everyone is welcome.

IMAGINATION

Everything is possible. We constantly challenge the status quo and create amazing experiences and opportunities. We take huge satisfaction in solving problems. As open-minded and fun-loving people, the sky is our limit.

TRUST

We trust our skills, people and partners to deliver extraordinary events our customers have come to rely on. We support everyone around us and always learn through our experiences. We are honest and straight forward. You can always rely on us.

Equal Opportunities

We encourage employees to be open and confident and recognise that every member of the team makes a vital contribution.

Clarion embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and seeks to promote these principles in all of our business activities.

When recruiting new employees or providing opportunities for promotion, we will:

• Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of background, and make the best use of their talents;

• Ensure that no person is unlawfully discriminated against;

• Select the best person for the role based on their skills, qualifications and abilities.

This statement sets out our commitment to equal opportunities and to preventing discrimination in the workplace.