Conference Project Lead

About the Role

Are you a high-energy organizer who thrives in an ever-changing international environment? This role offers the chance to develop and deliver custom conferences for Elsevier clients. The Conference Team manages international events, ranging from 200 to 1,300 delegates, across science, technology, and health. You'll oversee conferences from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities

Managing the project to ensure all parties (marketing, commercial sales, publishing, Content Co-ordinator etc) are working to agreed timelines

Monitoring supplier invoices to ensure no overspend and prepare final accounts for each conference

Coordinating a variety of projects running simultaneously and make instant decisions when necessary

Compiling schedules, setting deadlines for essential activities and agree schedule with all involved parties

Working effectively with very senior people (Editors and high profile keynote speakers)

Travelling to the conferences and be onsite throughout to ensure a smooth running of the conference

Requirements

Be an excellent team player - able to adapt communication to a variety of levels and to delegate tasks

Able to multi-task and work under pressure

Able to use discretion and initiative to achieve objectives

Be diplomatic in dealing with sometimes difficult customers

Have excellent written and spoken English.

Have knowledge regarding the scientific publication process, scientific world and its sociologies

Experience working in a conference and / or exhibition environment

Have basic IT awareness and skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word; Adobe)

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days

Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

Save As You Earn share option scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Optional Dental Insurance

Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children

RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you

Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer

Access to extensive learning and development resources

Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work