Job Description

Kisaco Research’s Newest portfolio is recruiting a content rich and commercially minded Graduate to join our growing food portfolio team as a research-led conference producer.

We are looking for innovative and entrepreneurial professionals with a keen interest in the sustainability and the longevity of our planet, specifically food systems and agriculture, to join our team!

Launched in 2021, the Food and Agriculture Portfolio is already gaining exponential growth in the market. Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, resilient, a quick learner with excellent multi-tasking and organisational abilities and an eye for new growth areas. If you’re looking to join a fast-paced environment and make a real and lasting impact on our food system for generations to come, then apply now!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake research and analysis to determine the commercial viability of a conference
• Conduct desk research, telephone interviews and face-to-face meetings with leading market practitioners
• Write commercially viable conference programmes, determining the focus of the event and each talk
• Source and secure leading speakers from industry
• Work with the marketing campaign manager to identify appropriate marketing channels and to ensure that the correct market segments are reached
• Research competitor events and identify their strengths and weaknesses
• Identify potential sponsors and work with the sponsorship & exhibition sales manager in agreeing a sales plan and securing sponsorship
• Write copy for the website and brochure
• Work with speakers, consultants, journalists and other information providers to source and repurpose materials for content marketing
• Build the identity and create buzz around each event with the marketer in the build up to and during a conference through social media including LinkedIn and Twitter Liaise with the speakers both pre- and post-conference
• On site at the conference, gain feedback from all those attending the event in order to make recommendations as to the positioning, content and development of that event as well as any ideas for spin-off/related topics

Desirables:

· Background or degree in technology, business or engineering

· Graduated with a 2:1 or above

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong commercial acumen

Benefits

• A competitive salary package & uncapped earning potential
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• An open and ambitious company culture
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides professional and personal support
• Personal wellness and development budget
• Great opportunities for career progression
• Fantastic offices in London Bridge
• International travel
• Employee wellness program and a regular calendar of wellbeing events
• Highly experienced colleagues and development teams
• Flexible working approach
• Active social and fundraising calendar
• Renowned twice yearly company parties

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Profit sharing
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• Fluent English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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