Job Description / Key Responsibilities:
1. To research (both desk and phone research, but mainly phone) new and existing conference ideas, assess their feasibility, and write innovative and interesting conference programmes based upon the research conducted
2. To invite and confirm high-level speakers to participate in the programmes produced
3. To establish strong contacts within the sectors that you work
4. To liaise with other departments (Sponsorship and Delegate Sales, Marketing, and Administration) and provide guidance to them on sales and marketing campaigns, as well as event logistics
5. To liaise frequently with your Production Supervisor and to ensure continuous communication on event progress
6. To write strong sales and marketing copy in a number of different formats throughout the course of an event’s marketing campaign
7. To prepare all materials and design briefs for direct mail pieces, including the conference brochure, to strict deadlines, making sure all information is accurate
8. To provide guidance to the Production Assistant on correspondence required with speakers and enquirers
9. To maintain good (and frequent) contact with speakers confirmed, to ensure their attendance on the day
10. To ensure the quality and accuracy of the Conference Documentation (delegate pack)
11. To ensure the smooth running of the conference on the day, to travel to the event, introduce and ‘host’ the event, and to try to meet all participants’ needs

Requirements:
Fluent Russian and English – ideally both excellent written and spoken language
Strong research and analytical skills
Team player
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good computer skills
Willing/able to travel