Last Word: Event Programme Manager, Portfolio Adviser
http://www.portfolio-adviser.com
http://www.lastwordmedia.com

Background on Last Word

Last Word is an independent financial media solutions provider behind four key brands for discretionary portfolio managers, private bankers and independent financial advisers specialising in investments. We aim to be the definitive guide for those involved in fund selection, asset allocation and portfolio construction. Our publications are read in the UK, continental Europe, Middle East, South Africa and Asia.

As well as its market-leading magazines and news analysis websites, Last Word runs over 90 events across five continents that are designed for fund selectors, investment advisers, wealth managers and institutional investors. The focus of each conference depends on the specific audience, ranging from big IFA events in Dubai and Singapore to a tightly-controlled alternative investments discretionary seminar in London, from an institutional investment forum in Stockholm to a wealth management conference in Barcelona.

Our headquarters are in London, with offices in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Portfolio Adviser:

The Portfolio Adviser (PA) brand has established itself as a hugely successful magazine and news analysis website as well as a strong provider of high quality events in the UK fund management market.

Portfolio Adviser was launched in 2006 as a monthly magazine aimed at IFAs, discretionaries and other managers of high-net worth wealth based in the UK and Channel Islands. PA aims to keep its readers up to date with the latest investment ideas and practices, product launches, macroeconomic views and strategic development.

In 2016, PA will operate 21 events in the UK and the Channel Islands and publishes a monthly magazine which circulates 6,000 copies in the UK and Channel Islands.

The events are viewed by its clients as independent, high quality and trustworthy platforms from which to meet investors, showcase new investment ideas and increase their profile in the UK market.

The majority of events are based on a specific investment theme with each fund group presenting on a unique topic within that particular theme – taking this approach ensures no duplication of content as well as allowing us to invite the appropriate delegate to the relevant event.

The Role:

Portfolio Adviser is seeking a Conference Producer to join this exciting and growing brand.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the presentations for our portfolio of events from conception to delivery by working alongside the sponsor companies to ensure the right content is presented on the day.

They will also be expected to liaise with delegates and any keynote speakers from across the industry, as well as working closely with Portfolio Adviser’s editorial, sales and marketing teams.

Responsibilities will include:

Liaising with fund management groups sponsoring events; this involves working with their sales and marketing teams as well as the fund manager speaking
Researching and booking keynote speakers for relevant events
Putting together the panellists for any panel debates at the larger events
Review and edit all sponsor presentation synopses for style and content
Write an event synopsis for email invitations across all PA events
Edit and proofread event programmes
Review presentation slides and liaise with clients to ensure:
Presentations are pitched at the correct level
Presentations do not overlap too much in terms of content
Presentations are not too product-focused but more educational and content driven
Supporting and working alongside editorial, sales and marketing teams
Event management on the day: greeting speakers; running the programme; networking and product development
Responsible for working with all speakers, from briefing them in advance of events, to working with them on the day of the event, arranging any video interviews at the event and follow-up interviews for the ‘Guide to…’ publication
Managing the content of the ‘Guides to…’
Responsible for organising roundtable(s) with the editorial team in key regional markets (Dublin, Edinburgh and Channel Islands)

Requirement:

Good self-PR
Good third-party liaison and communication skills to deal with sponsor firms
Have a very good understanding of the UK investment industry, the key individuals and companies and how they work together
Be up to date on recent UK current affairs
Outstanding research & analytical skills and the ability to develop a strong understanding of an industry to turn research into a compelling conference agenda
Confident, good phone manner, strong skills of persuasion and negotiation
A strong understanding of the way in which a sales, marketing and production team work together
Excellent relationship-building skills, both internally with team members and externally with clients and speakers
Articulate and strong compelling copy writing skills
Project management to deliver on time and within budget
To liaise with speakers and other high-level guests to ensure their time at our conferences is a positive experience and speaker and audience retention is high

What next:

The successful applicant will be joining a highly experienced, award-winning editorial team in which autonomy is expected and flexibility is given. The full remuneration package includes a highly competitive salary, the rate of which will depend on the experience and skills of the applicant.

How to apply

Please send your CVs and a covering letter to Gary Corcoran, Editorial Director at Portfolio Adviser, at gary.corcoran@lastwordmedia.com