Conference Production Manager

Conference Production Manager Salary: £40,500 - £50,000 per annum, plus benefits Contract: Full-time, fixed-term (1 March - 31 August 2026) Location: London (40 Queen Street, EC4R 1DD) with hybrid working (two days in the office, three days from home) Reports to: Head of Events The Chartered Association of Business Schools (Chartered ABS) is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Conference Production Manager to lead the development and delivery of two of our flagship events: The India-UK Business School Dialogue (New Delhi, September 2026). The Chartered ABS Annual Conference (London, November 2026). This is a high-profile role for a dynamic professional with strong programme development, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills. You will oversee all aspects of content creation, programme design, and speaker management, ensuring both events deliver exceptional intellectual value, operational excellence, and strategic impact. Key responsibilities: Lead the production of the India-UK Business School Dialogue and Chartered ABS Annual Conference Develop stimulating, commercially viable conference programmes and session content Engage and manage high-profile speakers, including policymakers, business leaders, and senior academics Collaborate with colleagues, senior stakeholders, and institutional partners to ensure event success Drive production schedules, aligning with marketing and logistics plans Produce high-quality written copy for programmes and ..... full job details .....