Event/Conference Planner - mainly remote
Job Description
Temporary Conference Planner – Global Research and Advisory Firm
Starting 5th January – 31st December 2026
Remote with 1 day a week in the Surrey Office (Near Heathrow)
8:30 – 5:00 pm
£18.50/hour + holiday pay
A fantastic opportunity has for a confident, organised, and people-focused Event/Conference Planner to join a prestigious global business information and advisory firm.
This ongoing temp role involves supporting the planning and execution of expert-led events, conferences at high-profile conferences, both in person and virtually.
They are looking for someone with previous experience both virtual and in-person conferences and events.
What you’ll do:
- Manage the end-to-end operational delivery of virtual events, including registration setup, logistics coordination, and live execution.
- Liaise with internal partners to gather event specifications and ensure smooth delivery.
- Train stakeholders on virtual event tools, registration systems and best practices.
- Find new ways to improve virtual attendee engagement and enhance the event experience.
- Drive workflow efficiencies for high-volume events.
- Collaborate with global conferences teams on processes, improvements and consistency.
- Support both UK and international conferences — with travel mainly between February and June (passport required).
- Take on ad-hoc projects to evolve virtual event products and operations.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Minimum 2+ years of professional experience
- Experience with virtual and in-person events, conferences, or virtual event delivery.
- Confident supporting onsite or virtual conference work.
- Tech savvy, calm, professional and composed when working under pressure.
- A proactive problem solver who works well with limited direction or ambiguous information.
- Exceptional communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
- Highly organised with great time management and impeccable attention to detail.
- Must live within commutable distance of Egham and be available onsite 1 day per week.
- Flexible and happy to travel to UK-based conferences (around 10–15%)
If you’re immediately available and looking to join a highly respected, global brand delivering impactful conference experiences and enjoy varied, hands-on work that combines remote support, live events, and logistics, please apply today.
REF: AA141518