Conference Manager (FTC)

The Conference Manager (FTC) plays a significant part in delivering Hospice UK s programme of conferences for our hospice membership. As a newly created position, you will take the lead on our one-day conferences while also supporting the delivery of our annual National Conference. Our conferences are central to our strategic aim of bringing the sector together to share expertise, collaborate and celebrate innovation. Your work will ensure our conferences are delivered to a high standard and that hospice delegates have access to relevant and timely learning opportunities. You will work with a range of internal and external stakeholder as well as the subject matter experts. Listening to their feedback, you will help shape the programme content, work with the wider project team to deliver a smooth and valuable learning opportunity for hospice colleagues. The Team The Conference team is made up of the Senior Conference manager and the Programmes Team Administrator, with support from the Deputy Director of Programmes, Director of Programmes and subject matter experts across the organisation. It is a mighty team of two, managing a portfolio of 5 in person conferences across the year, from our role focused one-day conferences of around 130 - 150 delegates to our annual National Conference, which welcomes over 1000 delegates. Our team works across the organisation and collaborates with lots of internal and external stakeholders.

You will have strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and be confident building relationships with a wider range of stakeholders.,

• Proven experience of organising in person conferences, events or seminars (or similar complex activities) for around 130 people or more
• Ability to distil conversations, feedback and discussions into actionable insights that support effective planning.
• Naturally curious and proactive
• A self-motivated, self-sufficient approach to managing your workload
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  
  25 days annual leave pro rata based on the term of the contract
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Family-friendly culture