Content Director Lead

12 hours ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Informa Connect of Informa PLC Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Content Director to lead the content strategy for our flagship tech event, London Tech Week. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and be responsible for setting the overall content direction, managing a team of conference producers, and taking charge of our headline stage.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of creating exceptional content for high-profile events and securing big-hitting speakers. They will be able to demonstrate a commitment to getting under the skin of their target audience and innovating to make sure their event gives them superb value.

London Tech Week covers all aspects of tech – AI, cybersecurity, climatetech, fintech, sportstech, spacetech, healthtech – just to name a few.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set the overall content strategy for London Tech Week
  • Map target audience profiles and understand the relationships between them in a complex ecosystem
  • Guide your team in thorough market research, using advisory boards, face-to-face meetings, and telephone research to achieve a detailed understanding of needs
  • Create innovative agendas that demonstrate content expertise and set us apart from competitors
  • Secure top-level speakers, leveraging relationships with stakeholders to get to people you might otherwise not reach
  • Coach a team of conference producers, providing clear and timely feedback on all aspects of their work
  • Create a culture of ambition and excellence in the content team
  • Keep on top of developments in the tech industry and role model subject matter expertise
  • Feed into wider product planning and positioning of the event
  • Support the marketing team with messaging and copy
  • Work with the sponsorship team to identify new target markets and articulate value propositions
  • Join sales calls with prospective sponsors

Requirements

  • A proven track record of high-quality conference production in content-led events
  • Strong functional skills in audience research, agenda writing, and speaker acquisition
  • Experience of securing very high-level speakers
  • Commercial acumen to create marketable content and develop USPs versus competitive events
  • A creative approach to producing event content
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an aptitude for people management
  • Entrepreneurial gumption with a go-getter attitude
  • Ability to build relationships with senior industry and government figures
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Adaptability and resilience
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in conference production

What We Offer

  • An estimated salary of £75,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • A range of benefits, including flexible working hours, private medical cover, and a ShareMatch scheme
  • The opportunity to work on a flagship tech event and contribute to its growth and success
  • A supportive and dynamic team environment

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