Graduate Training Conference

**Graduate Training Conferences & Events Position**

Global Insight Conferences produces high-quality business, social media, HR, marketing, finance and pharmaceutical events. We have high-level graduate vacancies for ambitious graduates wishing to start a career in conferences and events.

This fun, friendly and warm team is expanding so if you’re a bright, tenacious and a high-energy individual with first-class communication skills, we’ll be committed to help drive your career forward. There are numerous opportunities to really make your mark and stand out in this growing and exciting company - help us shape the future of the company We aim to be the best every day. Do you think you could make an impact?

Be responsible for the creation of the event from the very beginning You will need exceptional organisational, research, English grammar and creative writing skills as well as being a commercial, ambitious, high-energy self-starter. A great eye for detail and the ability to handle yourself professionally on the phone and face-to-face are also needed.

This rare opportunity offers you in-depth training and experience in the world of business, research, marketing, sales, project management, influencing and negotiating, troubleshooting, live events and creative writing in a company where you can really make a difference.

**You will need to have**:

- A minimum of 1 year’s work experience (no conference/event experience necessary)
- A professional, calm, courteous and friendly manner
- A commercial mind and determination to succeed
- An excellent eye for detail and good at proof reading
- A pro-active, positive and ‘can do’ attitude
- An ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Maturity, versatility and a good team player
- Problem solving, self-motivation and initiative
- A strong academic record. Minimum 2.1 degree required.

**What will you be working on?**

We believe in having rounded business people and portfolios - and in keeping things more interesting Some of our flagship events include Europe’s leading Beauty Trends & Innovation Conference, Marketing To Youth & Students, Food & Drink Trends, Corporate/Charity Partnerships, Sustainable Packaging and many more hot topic conference areas.

So, instead of being stuck in the same industry, as a Conference Producer at GIC, your first two years will see you work on a variety of sectors and topics from:

- Social media
- Marketing
- Communications
- Technology & digital innovation
- Food & Drink
- Finance
- Pharmaceuticals
- Sustainability
- HR and Internal Comms
- Charity & public sector

**Who Are We? What Will We Offer You?**
- **Great Culture**: Our team is the best thing about us - in a recent staff survey over 89% of the staff described our company culture as friendly, supportive and fast-paced.
- **In-Depth Training**: Our focus is on constant training, development, collaboration and innovation - you will be listened to and respected from day one and we will invest in your personal and professional development through formal training and mentoring.
- **3 Monthly Reviews**: You will meet with your manager every 3 months to discuss your goals and progression and next steps up the career path.
- **Lots Of Socials** We have fun together and like to celebrate our successes together with (to name but a few):

- wine down Thursdays
- beer fridge Fridays
- conference of the quarter awards and lunches
- unmissable summer and Christmas parties
- feel good Fridays
- social nights and drinks for teams and the company
- anniversary lunches
- **Personal Development**: Our Investment In People training programme covers non-role specific training such as financial wellbeing, time management etc for more rounded, holistic training.
- **Recognition & Reward**:We reward hard work and results and make innovation and creativity a key performance indicator.
- **Employee Wellbeing**:We care about our staff and so encourage healthy work/life balance and working hours. We also offer 25 days holiday from the start of your employment (plus 8 days bank holidays) - rest is important And, of course, a company pension scheme.
- **Fair Practices & Charity Focus**: We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about charity work and making a difference in the world and so donate a percentage of our company profits to charity (which any team member can suggest).

**Job Types**: Full-time, Graduate, Internship, Temp to perm

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Wellness programmes

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, SE1 0NZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Event Management: 1 year (preferred)