Conference Manager

2 weeks ago


Oxford Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Allen Associates Full time

Are you an experienced events professional looking for an exciting challenge? We are seeking a detailed focused, calm, and resilient Conference Manager to coordinate and oversee a prestigious event which will take place in 2026.

Division: Marketing Salary: £30k - 35k per year Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England Work Type: Permanent Job: 22990

Description

Are you an experienced events professional looking for an exciting challenge? We are seeking a detailed focused, calm, and resilient Conference Manager to coordinate and oversee a prestigious event which will take place in 2026.

This if a full-time role, on a two-year fixed term contract.

Conference Manager Responsibilities

As the Conference Manager some of your main duties will include:

  • Invite and liaise with session organisers and speakers
  • Manage the submission system and online programme
  • Update website information
  • Prepare event material and collaborate with designers
  • Work closely with the Exhibition and Sponsorship Manager to deliver the event
  • Attend planning meetings
  • Undertake research, and ad hoc duties assigned by the Manager

Conference Manager Rewards

As the Conference Manager you will enjoy working in a small yet collaborative, supportive and passionate environment where no two days will be the same. Some of their key benefits include:

  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Free parking
  • Free lunches
  • Enhanced Pension
  • Training and development budget

The Company

Our client is a not-for-profit organisation and have an outstanding reputation in their field.

Conference Manager Experience

This position would suit someone with proven experience of managing large international conferences or exhibitions and has excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail skills. Demonstrable experience of planning, overseeing, and attending complex or large events is absolutely vital to be successful. A collaborative team player, the successful candidate will work well in a small yet supportive environment, but also enjoy working independently and managing a heavy and evolving workload. This position would attract someone who thrives under pressure and can work calmly whilst managing a multitude of tasks. Advanced level MS Office would be desirable. Experience working with academics would be helpful, and an understanding of not-for-profit pressures would be a bonus.

Location & other information

The office location will be based in Oxford (OX4), there is free parking offered however they are situated close to public transport links.

The successful applicant must be available to commit to attending this event, which will take place 31 st August until 4 th September 2026.

This is a full time, 2 year fixed term contract, with a potential to become a permanent employee.

It would be helpful for applicants to drive and have access to a vehicle to attend event planning days and meetings outside of the city centre.

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. For our latest vacancies follow our Jobs on Twitter

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