Senior Conference Producer – Maritime Industry

POSITION:  Senior Conference Producer – Maritime Industry
LOCATION:  Fareham, Hampshire (Office-based)
SALARY: £28,000 – £30,000 DOE + Benefits
DURATION:  Full-time, Permanent

Join Mercator Media, a leading B2B events & media company in the maritime sector, and take ownership of high-profile international conferences such as GreenPort Congress,Seawork Conferences, Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Conferences and more.

What You’ll Do

• Manage projects from concept to delivery, including onsite at UK and overseas events.
• Collaborate across teams to drive promotion, sponsorship and delegate acquisition.
• Research and develop cutting-edge conference programmes.
• Secure top-tier speakers and key stakeholders fostering strong relationships.
• Innovate new themes and identify future opportunities alongside our supporting associations and advisory boards.
• Manage all conference operations on time and within budget.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven project management with high level of attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; second language and driving licence desirable.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£28k–£30k DOE)
• 6.6 weeks annual leave + Christmas close-down
• Incentive schemes, pension, wellbeing programme
• Additional perks: cycle-to-work, eyecare plan, death-in-service cover
• Career development, training, and international networking opportunities.