Senior Conference Producer - 6 month contract

Company Description

Tahaluf is the largest B2B live and on-demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia by space, attendance, colleagues, and revenue. It is a joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF).

Tahaluf is bold, visionary, and determined to make an impact. Our team fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and a little fun, here teamwork rules and work feels as exciting as the events we create. Scaling at this pace also requires exceptional local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to work with a range of government and non-government organisations at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s B2B and B2C large-scale events scene.

Be part of something BIG with Tahaluf’s series of record-breaking events: LEAP and Cityscape - the largest events in the world in their respective fields of tech and real estate; Black Hat MEA - a Guinness World Record holder for the largest CTF competition during the event; and CPHI Middle East - the largest pharma debut event in history, to name just a few. Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector.

Join our ambitious and highly committed team, unafraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. From day one, you’ll dive into large-scale projects under the guidance of a supportive leadership team that will encourage your personal development and open doors to new opportunities.

Job Description

The team is looking for a Conference Producer to join the team who can demonstrate they have their finger on the pulse of our fast-paced and ever-changing industry.

The successful candidate will be confident in speaking to expert speakers from all over the world and selling the unique opportunity to showcase their knowledge and expertise at our event. With meticulous organisational skills, you will be responsible for managing the speakers and order of show on-site at the event.

Key Responsibilities

Main Stage Production

• Proven show calling experience (stage management, running orders, cue coordination)
• Hands-on working closely with AV/technical team coordination and crisis management onsite
• Full production ownership end-to-end
• Strong experience with government bodies and institutional partners (Very important) and would be a plus if they have worked with GCC govt. bodies
• C-level relationship management Content & Programme Development

• Speaker sourcing, acquisition, and agenda development
• Market intelligence and content research
• Cross collaboration with proven experience working across internal teams – Sales, Ops & Logistics, Marketing
• Stakeholder Management

Market Research and Industry Networks

• Effectively research topics with relevant industry professionals and the target market.

• Develop new conference ideas and program content through meetings and tele-research with key experts.

• Identify key opinion leaders/institutions and companies related to the event.
• Maintain existing and build new relationships develop a conference with topics and speakers.

Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Background Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Minimum 6 years experience in conference production.
• Speaks and writes clearly and fluently in English to both individuals and groups.
• Computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Commercial awareness.
• Research based role.
• Copywriting skills.
• Brand and market awareness.Desirable

• Gaming industry experience
• Related industry/event knowledge.
• Conference production role.

Additional Information

What you will get:

Please note that you will be employed on a consultant basis. This is a 6 month contract role only, thank you!

We work hard to make sure life at Tahaluf is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. We don't just accept difference, we celebrate it. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit. We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know.