Event Producer

Total Politics

. Lead research, curation and delivery of a portfolio of conferences, round tables, breakfast briefings and party conference fringe events .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £27,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event management, including research, curation, and delivery of conferences and related events. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for engaging stakeholders and ensuring successful event execution.

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Event ManagementResearch SkillsProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementMarketing Copywriting

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Hard Skills

Event ProductionFeasibility AnalysisBudget ManagementPublic Affairs KnowledgePolicy AnalysisDigital Transformation KnowledgeTime ManagementProblem-SolvingMS OfficeConcise Writing

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationCollegiate AttitudeDiplomatic MannerTeam CollaborationCan-Do Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in PoliticsDegree in PolicyDegree in Public AffairsDegree in Communications

Industry Keywords

Scottish Political EnvironmentScottish Policy ProcessPublic Sector OperationsCommercial Model UnderstandingEvent Revenue Generation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead research, curation and delivery of a portfolio of conferences, round tables, breakfast briefings and party conference fringe events
Oversee each event from pre-event research and feasibility analysis through kick-off to post-event evaluation
Create innovative, engaging and articulate copy describing and promoting events and their content
Secure, brief and manage industry-leading speakers, partners and clients before, during and after events
Act as project manager, ensuring team actions and deliverables meet project timelines
Identify and manage key partner relationships in predefined policy areas
Identify new event opportunities across policy areas
Work with Marketing on compelling content and copy
Support Sales in identifying commercial opportunities and generating event revenue
Support Event Operations with event administration, logistics and AV activities
Manage and maximise engagement with specialist expert steering groups
Link policy announcements, thought leadership commentary and research to content-led marketing to attract delegates and sponsors
Ensure events run smoothly and generate revenue in line with predefined budgets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience ideally in policy, public affairs, journalism or conference production
Excellent research skills
Exceptional communication skills (written and in person)
Ability to write concise marketing copy
IT literate
Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
Experience working with a variety of stakeholders to deliver multiple projects under tight deadlines
Collegiate, can-do attitude and ability to work well in a team
Highly diplomatic and professional manner
Understanding of the commercial model of the business
Knowledge of, or willingness to develop knowledge in, public sector technology and digital transformation would be highly beneficial
Degree in politics, policy, public affairs or communications, or relevant experience in a similar role
MS Office
Understanding of the Scottish political environment and institutions
Understanding of the Scottish and UK policy process and how the Scottish public sector operates
Project management and planning

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance of 4x salary
Season ticket loan
Employee assistance programme
Hybrid working