About the Role
Are you a high-energy organizer who thrives in an ever-changing international environment? This role offers the chance to develop and deliver custom conferences for Elsevier clients. The Conference Team manages international events, ranging from 200 to 1,300 delegates, across science, technology, and health. You'll oversee conferences from concept to delivery.
Responsibilities
1. Managing the project to ensure all parties (marketing, commercial sales, publishing, Content Co-ordinator etc) are working to agreed timelines
2. Monitoring supplier invoices to ensure no overspend and prepare final accounts for each conference
3. Coordinating a variety of projects running simultaneously and make instant decisions when necessary
4. Compiling schedules, setting deadlines for essential activities and agree schedule with all involved parties
5. Working effectively with very senior people (Editors and high profile keynote speakers)
6. Travelling to the conferences and be onsite throughout to ensure a smooth running of the conference
Requirements
7. Be an excellent team player - able to adapt communication to a variety of levels and to delegate tasks
8. Able to multi-task and work under pressure
9. Able to use discretion and initiative to achieve objectives
10. Be diplomatic in dealing with sometimes difficult customers
11. Have excellent written and spoken English.
12. Have knowledge regarding the scientific publication process, scientific world and its sociologies
13. Experience working in a conference and/or exhibition environment
14. Have basic IT awareness and skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word; Adobe)
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
15. Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer
16. Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
17. Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
18. Wellbeing programs
19. Life assurance
20. Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
21. Save As You Earn share option scheme
22. Travel Season ticket loan
23. Electric Vehicle Scheme
24. Optional Dental Insurance
25. Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
26. Employee Assistance Programme
27. Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
28. RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
29. Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
30. Access to extensive learning and development resources
31. Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work