Graduate Events Researcher – £25,000–£26,000 Graduate Job in Kings Hill, Kent

Overview

Recruitment Solutions is hiring a Graduate Events Researcher for its production team in Kings Hill, Kent. The permanent, full-time role is an entry point into conference production, event management, research and business development. No previous conference experience is required, and on-the-job training is provided. According to the vacancy, a first conference could be ready to be marketed within weeks of joining, and the researcher takes significant responsibility for the success of the events.

The work starts as an on-site role. Hybrid working becomes available after probation. The office is open-plan with free parking, and the vacancy mentions regular lunches and social activities.

A main task is researching, building and managing new conferences through desk research by telephone, virtual meetings, online sources and industry publications, then using the findings to shape conference programmes. The researcher also writes accurate, benefit-driven copy to sell the events, and sources, recruits and builds relationships with speakers and key opinion leaders in the chosen field. Close collaboration with the marketing, operations and sales teams is part of the job, and the researcher attends and manages the online or in-person conference on the day.

Requirements

The employer wants a graduate with degree-level education, a positive can-do attitude, a commercial outlook and keen business knowledge. Applicants should be able to work to tight deadlines, with excellent time-management and organizational skills, good communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to conduct and analyze research, and excellent written communication.

What you get

The salary is 25,000 to 26,000 pounds per year. Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus 4 additional days at Christmas, free parking, team events, spa days, dinners and nights out, an Employee Assistance Programme, growth and development opportunities, and opportunities to travel to conferences across the country.