Conference and Awards Director.

Conference & Awards Director

Location: Hybrid (UK-based)
Salary: £70k + Benefits

We are partnering with a market-leading events and media organisation to hire a Conference & Awards Director to take ownership of a high-performing and commercially critical portfolio within the housing sector.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering industry-leading conferences, awards, and exhibitions that consistently exceed attendance, revenue, and stakeholder expectations.

The Role

You will lead the strategy, content, and commercial performance of a portfolio of large-scale events, ensuring high-quality delivery from concept through to execution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategy & Content:
  Develop compelling conference themes, agendas, and event strategies aligned with market demand and audience needs

• Budget & Commercial Ownership:
  Manage full P&L, set pricing strategies, and ensure all events meet revenue and profitability targets

• Speaker & Stakeholder Management:
  Identify and secure high-profile speakers, sponsors, and industry leaders while maintaining strong external relationships

• Marketing & Sponsorship Collaboration:
  Work closely with marketing and sales teams to drive attendance and maximise sponsorship and exhibitor revenue

• Event Delivery & Operations:
  Oversee end-to-end event execution, including logistics, production, and on-site delivery

Leadership & Impact

As a senior member of the leadership team, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of event professionals

• Act as a key ambassador for the brand and its portfolio

• Drive collaboration across multiple internal teams

• Ensure consistently high standards across all events

About You

We're looking for someone who combines creative vision with strong commercial acumen and a passion for delivering exceptional events.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience leading event or conference teams (3+ years)

• Strong commercial and budget management skills (P&L ownership)

• Track record of delivering large-scale, high-quality events

• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills

• Strong project management capability across complex, multi-stakeholder environments

• Experience in housing, public sector, or a related industry is beneficial but not essential

What's on Offer

• Flexible working

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave

• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution

• Ongoing training and development

• Health & wellbeing benefits (including discounted gym membership)

• Regular social events

• Additional perks including cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loan, and more

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking organisation and take ownership of a high-impact event portfolio within a key sector.

Apply now to find out more.

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