Senior Conference Producer - 6 Month Contract

Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Tahaluf is scaling to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.

To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Government and Non-Government Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners do not just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they are also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba.

Be part of something BIG!

Building on the success of record-breaking tech event LEAP, the most attended tech event in the world, Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector. Tahaluf is bringing iconic Informa brands to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Cityscape Global, which celebrated record-breaking participation at its debut Saudi edition and award-winning cyber-security event Black Hat.

Join our ambitious and highly committed team, who are not afraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. Be ready to be thrown in at the deep end, taking on large-scale projects from day one, under the guidance of a supportive leadership team.

We are building awe-inspiring experiences. We are launching award-winning brands. And we are scaling faster than any event organiser in history. Take a leap with Tahaluf, we are offering you the chance to:

• Work within a highly dynamic business with the energy and style of a start-up
• Be part of building a business that is launching new products and events at scale
• Grab an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real impact.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Conference Producer to join the team who can demonstrate they have their finger on the pulse of our fast-paced and ever-changing industry. Covering a maternity leave, we are looking for someone to join our high energy team between December 1st 2025 and May 31st 2026.

What you will do

You will be confident in speaking to expert speakers from all over the world and selling the unique opportunity to showcase their knowledge and expertise at our event. With meticulous organisational skills, you will be responsible for managing the speakers and order of show on-site at the event.

Conference Production

• Produce high-level relevant industry conference programmes.
• Liaise with key professionals/institutions and companies in the production of conference programmes.
• Engage with recommended speakers and confirm their attendance.
• Ensure the speaker database is updated to provide current and accurate speaker lists and files for event management.
• Prepare and communicate creative brief documents to the Marketing team.
• Prepare and lead telesales briefs and set follow-up meetings to track progress.
• Ensure all CME/CPD application forms and supporting documentation are completed online within deadlines.
• Assist providing leads to the sponsorship team and attend sales meetings as appropriate.
• Mentor other conference producers within the team.
• Conduct a post-show analysis of the event including job title analysis

Market Research and Industry Networks

• Effectively research topics with relevant industry professionals and the target market.
• Develop new conference ideas and programme content through meetings and tele-research with key experts.
• Collaborate with the Director and other sales team members to generate ideas for enhancing the conference portfolio, ideally recommending at least 2 new conference tracks per existing event.
• Identify key opinion leaders/institutions and companies related to the event.
• Maintain existing and build new relationships develop a conference with topics and speakers.
• Be able to provide a list of hospitals that are leaders in specialist areas relating to the event.
• Look at additional add-ons and other ways of attracting more delegates i.e. workshops, poster sessions, partnering with associations etc.

Speaker & Delegate Liaison

• Liaise and network with speakers, exhibitors and delegates on-site to maintain customer service standards, resolve queries and gain feedback, targeting at least 10 meetings per event day.
• Assist with onsite duties as required for the duration of the event, which may require longer working hours

Qualifications

What you will bring

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Minimum five years’ experience in conference production.
• Speaks and writes clearly and fluently in English to both individuals and groups.
• Computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Commercial awareness.
• Research based role.
• Copywriting skills.
• Brand and market awareness.

We don't just accept difference, we celebrate it. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit.

Additional Information

*Please note that this is a 6 month contract role*

What you will get*

• Medical Insurance for individual and family
• Annual leave – 28 days.
• Manager and above, School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year, up to a max of three children
• Wellbeing Benefits
• Remote working on Sundays
• Working anywhere - 2 months every year
• Family visa costs* (up to a max of three children)
• Individual annual flight allowance* (Expat only)

Local Relocation Package* :

• Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents)
• 30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000
• SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices

*If eligible

We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know.