Head of Research & Content - Global Events CompanyLocation: London HybridSalary: 45,000- 55,000 base + 10-20% performance-based bonus

Join a leading global events company and take a pivotal role in shaping and driving content strategy across their premier conferences in technology, telecoms, and infrastructure sectors. With 22 annual events attracting 200-8,000 attendees and revenues ranging from 400k to 8m, this organization is poised for continued growth. Following acquisitions and a major rebrand, they are seeking an experienced Head of Research & Content to lead content strategy and insight-driven decision-making across the business.

In this senior leadership position, you'll lead a team of researchers and content producers, overseeing high-impact event content focused on Middle East & Eurasia. You'll play a pivotal role in driving research initiatives, building relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring content aligns with market trends, audience needs, and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead research and content strategy, ensuring events remain aligned with market trends and audience demands.
• Manage and mentor a team of researchers and content producers, fostering growth and development.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, particularly in Central Asia, to enhance regional expertise.
• Collaborate with sales, sponsors, and internal teams to deliver compelling content that drives commercial success.
• Utilize research to inform strategic decisions on event themes, speaker selection, and emerging business opportunities.
• Oversee multiple regional portfolios, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and audience needs.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in finance, telecoms, investment, technology, or infrastructure events.
• Strong track record of driving research strategies that inform content creation and enhance event relevance.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor teams in fast-paced environments.
• Exposure to Asian markets (Singapore, Japan, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of sponsor needs and business objectives.
• Willingness to travel internationally to maintain regional relationships and market expertise.

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